Unbeatable style and light control have never been so elegant, modern, or easy to use. The Blinds.com Premium Zebra shades use double-layered, striped fabrics and smart design to provide a sleek, contemporary window covering with the function and durability of horizontal blinds and the gentle softness and comfortable use of a shade. Two layers of both transparent and non-transparent fabrics simultaneously alternate on a roller to provide the perfect amount of light any time of day. Available in an extensive selection of refined natural weaves and more light filtering solid choices, it is easy to complement any décor for both homes and offices, no matter the style. Your Zebra shade can be operated by a metal or plastic chain loop, or we invite you to explore our motorized options for contemporary and hands-free operation. The color-coordinated, semi-open cassette housing for the rolling mechanisms comes with a fabric insert for seamless design and is specially constructed to minimize light gaps at the top. The bottom rail will match the cassette . From basic to luxurious, manual or motorized, residential to commercial – this shade can do it all. Upgrade to motorization for an easier way to control your custom shades. Powered by Motionblinds motors with Matter over Thread, your shades connect directly to Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings with a simple scan of the Matter setup code. No bridge or gateway is required. Set schedules to automatically raise and lower your shades, adjust them with a voice command, or control them from your smartphone. Matter over Thread creates a fast, secure, and reliable local connection, so your shades stay responsive even if your internet is temporarily unavailable. A compatible Thread border router, such as an Apple HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K, Google Nest Hub, or a Thread-enabled Amazon Echo device, is required for Matter control. Motorized options include single-channel, 5-channel, and 15-channel portable remotes and single-channel or 4-channel wall remotes; this shade can also easily be managed via an APP. This shade will have slight light gaps between the window and the fabric to allow for the lift mechanism to operate. To eliminate light gaps, consider adding Light Blockers in your choice of neutral color.