Full room darkening
Fully opaque fabric blocks nearly all outside light, day or night.
WHY BLACKOUT SHADES
Properly dark.
Whenever you need it.
Blackout fabric is fully opaque, giving you complete control over light in a room, regardless of the time of day or season.
Discuss your Blackout Roller Shades →Optional side channels
Closes the small light gaps that run along the edge of any roller shade for an even more complete blackout.
Better sleep
A popular upgrade for anyone whose sleep schedule doesn't match the sun, especially through Edmonton's long summer days.
Nursery & shift-worker friendly
One of our most requested fabrics for kids' rooms, home theatres and daytime sleepers.
EDMONTON BUYING GUIDE
Blackout Roller Shades for Edmonton's long summer daylight.
Edmonton summer days run long — the sun is up before 5 a.m. and doesn't set until after 10 p.m. in June. For bedrooms, that light makes it hard to fall asleep early or sleep in, and for shift workers trying to sleep during the day, an ordinary blind or curtain usually isn't enough. Blackout Roller Shades are built specifically for this problem, using a fully opaque fabric that blocks light regardless of what time of day it is outside.
Side channels are worth considering for any room where complete darkness really matters — they close the small light gaps that naturally run down the edges of a roller shade, which is where most of the residual light gets in once the fabric itself is fully opaque.
Beyond bedrooms, Blackout fabric is a popular choice across Edmonton for nurseries and kids' rooms (to protect consistent nap and bedtime schedules), home theatres and media rooms (for proper screen contrast), and any home office or space used for video calls where you need to control light without distraction.
- Bedrooms: full blackout fabric, side channels recommended
- Nurseries & kids' rooms: consistent darkness for naps and bedtime
- Home theatres & media rooms: proper contrast for screens
- Shift workers: daytime sleep, any season
FAQ
Blackout Roller Shades questions, answered.
Do Blackout Roller Shades fully block all light?
Blackout fabric significantly reduces light, though some light can still pass along the edges of the window unless side channels are added. Ask us about side channels if you need a truly complete blackout result.
What are side channels and do I need them?
Side channels are tracks fitted along the edges of the window that close the small light gaps that naturally run alongside any roller shade. They're a popular add-on for bedrooms, nurseries and home theatres where full darkness matters most.
Are Blackout Roller Shades good for shift workers?
Yes. Blackout fabric is one of our most requested products from Edmonton shift workers who need to sleep during daylight hours, especially through the long summer days when it barely gets dark before 11 p.m.
Can I use Blackout Roller Shades in a nursery?
Yes, it's a very common choice for nurseries and kids' rooms, where consistent darkness helps with nap and bedtime schedules year-round, including Edmonton's short winter days and long summer evenings.
Will a Blackout Roller Shade make the room feel closed in?
Not while it's open — Blackout fabric only affects the room once the shade is lowered. Many households use a Blackout Roller Shade in the bedroom and a Light Filtering fabric in living spaces, so each room is set up for how it's actually used.
Is Blackout fabric the same as room-darkening fabric?
They're closely related. "Room-darkening" is a slightly lighter-blocking version, while "blackout" fabric is fully opaque for the most complete light block available. We can walk you through both when you request pricing.
ZEBRA WHOLESALE BLINDS INC.
Need a room fully dark?
Tell us about the room and your schedule, and we'll help you decide between blackout fabric alone or blackout with side channels before pricing your order.
Call 780-655-5000