B5 Designer Zebra Shades

The B5 Series represents our highest level of zebra shade craftsmanship. Here you will find fabrics sourced from premier European mills, featuring rich designer colors and sophisticated textures not available in mass-market collections. The opaque bands are woven from high-density polyester with a subtle, linen-like slub; the sheer panels are engineered from optically clear yarns that maintain view-through clarity while blocking 85% of UV radiation. The color palette is curated by professional interior designers and includes complex, nuanced hues—warmed greiges, dusty blues, softened terracottas—that cannot be achieved with standard dye formulations. Hardware is upgraded to our silent-glide mechanism with precision bearings, and the roller tube is reinforced for widths up to 144 inches. Available in 3-inch and 3.5-inch band widths, with cordless wand tilt, continuous cord loop, or motorized operation. Custom‑sized to your exact window dimensions. For clients who demand the very best.

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European‑Sourced Fabrics

B5 Series fabrics are woven by specialty textile mills in Italy and Germany, partnering with us exclusively for the North American market. These mills use advanced air‑jet weaving technology to produce fabrics with exceptional uniformity, clarity, and hand feel. The yarns are solution‑dyed in small batches, allowing for deeper, more saturated color and tighter quality control than mass‑dyed alternatives.

Designer‑Curated Palette

The B5 palette is developed in collaboration with interior designers and refreshed seasonally:

  • Warm Neutrals: Oyster, Flax, Mink, Pecan

  • Cool Neutrals: Pearl, Silver, Flint, Graphite

  • Blues: Dusty Blue, Slate, Ink

  • Greens: Sage, Moss, Eucalyptus

  • Earth Tones: Terracotta, Clay, Umber

  • Accents: Blush, Butter, Lavender

These colors are exclusive to B5 and not available in AB1 or standard collections.

Silent‑Glide Tilt Mechanism

B5 shades feature our premium silent‑glide tilt mechanism, engineered with precision‑ground steel gears and sealed bearings. The result:

  • Near‑silent operation

  • 20,000+ tilt cycles—double the industry standard

  • Exceptionally precise band alignment

  • Zero drift, zero backlash

This mechanism is standard on all B5 cordless and corded wand configurations.

Optical‑Grade Sheer Panels

The sheer panels are woven from multi‑lobal polyester fibers with a triangular cross‑section. This geometry scatters light far less than round fibers, delivering:

  • Significantly clearer view‑through

  • Truer color rendering

  • Crisper edges

  • No “haze” effect

UV protection remains at 85%.

Reinforced Roller Tube

B5 roller tubes are fabricated from 0.065‑inch extruded aluminum—50% thicker than standard tubes. This reinforcement:

  • Prevents flexing on wide spans (up to 144 inches)

  • Maintains perfect band alignment across the entire width

  • Provides long‑term structural stability

The tube is powder‑coated in a matching or contrasting finish.

Bespoke Color Matching

For designers working on custom palettes, B5 offers bespoke color matching on select fabric bases. Minimums apply (typically 50 yards), and we can match any Pantone, Sherwin‑Williams, or Benjamin Moore color. This service is exclusive to the trade.