Vision Day & Night Blind Overview
Vision Day & Night Blind Overview
Vision blinds (also called day & night blinds, zebra blinds, or duo blinds) consist of two layers of fabric with alternating sheer and opaque horizontal stripes.
By adjusting the alignment of the stripes, you can achieve anything from full privacy to beautifully filtered natural light. When the opaque stripes overlap, you get complete privacy. When the sheer stripes align, soft light filters through whilst maintaining a degree of privacy.
The blind sits inside an elegant cassette housing (7.5cm deep × 6.5cm high), available in 7 colours: White, Beige, Satin, Chrome, Bronze, Anthracite and Black. The bottom bar automatically matches your chosen cassette colour for a coordinated look.
Choose between a traditional chain mechanism for simple, reliable manual operation, or upgrade to electric with a Somfy motor and rechargeable lithium-ion battery for effortless motorised operation with no wiring required. The battery charges in place approximately once a year.
Fabrics are from the Louvolite collection, offering 21 ranges of day & night fabrics in a variety of colours, textures and transparency levels.
Key features at a glance
- Alternating sheer & opaque strips for precise light control
- Chain (manual) or Electric (battery motor + remote) operation
- 7 cassette colours: White, Beige, Satin, Chrome, Bronze, Anthracite, Black
- Matching bottom bar colour
- Inside recess or outside recess fitting
- Made to measure: 50cm to 200cm wide, 50cm to 250cm drop
- Ceiling or wall mount brackets
- 21 Louvolite fabric ranges
- Child safe, with 3 year warranty
- Free UK mainland delivery
What's in the box
You will receive a fully assembled vision blind, ready to fit to your window.
- Vision blind made to your exact measurements
- Cassette header in your chosen colour
- Bottom bar in matching colour
- Ceiling-fix or wall-fix brackets (depending on your selection)
- Full fitting instructions
Chain Operation
- Chain mechanism in your chosen colour and side
- Chain length calculated from your total height measurement
Electric Operation
- Somfy motor with rechargeable lithium-ion battery (pre-fitted inside cassette)
- Remote control (included)
- No wiring required, recharge via Somfy plug-in charger (~once a year)
Specifications & pricing
Specifications & pricing
Made to measure vision blind (day & night blind) with alternating sheer and opaque fabric strips.
Available with chain or electric operation. 21 Louvolite fabric ranges.
| Name | Vision Roller Blind |
| Type | Day & Night / Zebra Blind |
| Operation | Chain (manual) or Electric (Somfy rechargeable Li-ion motor) |
| Min Width | 50cm |
| Max Width | 200cm |
| Min Drop | 50cm |
| Max Drop | 250cm |
| Cassette Size | 7.5cm deep × 6.5cm high |
| Cassette Colours | White, Beige, Satin, Chrome, Bronze, Anthracite, Black |
| Bottom Bar | Matching cassette colour (7 options) |
| Fabrics | 21 Louvolite day & night fabric ranges |
| Availability | Made to order in 7 to 10 working days |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Delivery | Free to UK Mainland |
Pricing
Vision blind pricing is based on size (width × drop) and fabric group.
Use the configurator to enter your measurements and choose your fabric to see the exact price.
Electric Upgrade
Adding the electric option (Somfy rechargeable motor + remote) costs an additional £166.96 inc. VAT per blind.
The chain (manual) option has no additional cost.
Fabrics
Fabrics
Our Vision blinds use fabrics from the Louvolite collection, one of the UK's leading fabric manufacturers.
The collection includes 21 fabric ranges, each with a variety of colours and textures. The fabrics are specifically designed for day & night (vision) blinds, with alternating sheer and opaque strips woven into a continuous loop of fabric.
Use the fabric selector in the configurator to browse all available fabrics. Each fabric group shows a “from” price so you can easily compare options.
Fabric Characteristics
- Sheer strips: allow soft, filtered light when aligned
- Opaque strips: block light and provide privacy when overlapping
- Continuous loop: single piece of fabric that rolls smoothly through the cassette
Fitting & control options
Fitting & control options
Vision blinds can be fitted inside or outside the window recess.
Inside Recess Fitting
The blind fits within the window opening. The cassette and brackets sit inside the recess for a neat, flush appearance.
Outside Recess (Face Fix) Fitting
The blind sits on the wall above and around the window frame. Choose this for maximum light blocking and to make windows appear larger.
Bracket Types
- Ceiling fix: brackets screwed into the ceiling or top of recess
- Wall fix: brackets screwed into the wall above the window
Tools Required
- Electric drill
- Screwdriver
- Spirit level
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Wall plugs and screws (appropriate for your wall type)
Control Options
Chain (Manual) Operation
Pull the chain to adjust the position of the sheer and opaque strips. You choose:
- Chain side: left or right (as viewed from the front)
- Chain colour: 7 colours to match your cassette
- Total height: floor to top of blind, used to calculate chain length
Electric (Battery Motor) Operation
The Somfy rechargeable motor upgrade gives you motorised control via a handheld remote (included). The lithium-ion battery charges in place with a plug-in charger, typically once a year.
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, no wiring required
- Handheld remote control included
- Charge approximately once a year with daily use
- Recharge in place with the Somfy plug-in charger, no need to remove the blind
- Blind continues to work while charging
- Motor fits inside the cassette housing
Video guides
Video guides
How Vision Blinds Work
Downloads
Downloads
Download our product guides for Vision blinds:
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
What are vision blinds?
Vision blinds (also called day & night blinds or zebra blinds) feature two layers of fabric with alternating sheer and opaque horizontal stripes. By adjusting the alignment of the stripes, you can control the amount of light and privacy in your room.
How do vision blinds work?
The blind uses a continuous loop of fabric with alternating sheer and opaque strips. When you adjust the position (via chain or remote), the two layers shift relative to each other. When sheer strips align, light filters through. When opaque strips overlap, you get full privacy.
Can I fit vision blinds myself?
Yes! Vision blinds are designed for easy DIY fitting. They come with brackets and full instructions. You just need a drill, screwdriver, spirit level and tape measure.
What’s the difference between chain and electric?
Chain operation is a traditional manual mechanism — you pull a chain to adjust the blind. Electric operation adds a Somfy motor with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery inside the cassette, controlled by a handheld remote (included). The battery charges in place approximately once a year. The electric option costs £166.96 extra and requires no wiring.
How long does the electric battery last?
The Somfy motor uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that typically lasts around a year between charges with daily use. Battery life varies depending on blind size and how often you operate it.
How do I recharge the battery?
You recharge the lithium-ion battery in place using the Somfy plug-in charger — there’s no need to remove the blind from the window, and the blind continues to work while charging. Most customers charge once a year.
What colours are available for the cassette?
The cassette is available in 7 colours: White, Beige, Satin, Chrome, Bronze, Anthracite, and Black. The bottom bar automatically matches your chosen cassette colour.
How do I measure for vision blinds?
For inside recess fitting, measure the exact width and drop of the recess opening. For outside recess (face fix), measure the area you want to cover, adding overlap as desired. Always measure in centimetres.
What is the delivery time?
Vision blinds are made to order and typically delivered within 7 to 10 working days. Delivery to UK Mainland is free.
Can I order multiple blinds with aligned fabric?
Yes, if you order multiple blinds in the same fabric, they will be cut from the same batch to ensure consistent colour and pattern alignment.
Help & advice
Help & advice
We've been selling and fitting Silent Gliss products since the 1990s. If you've got a question about blinds, fabrics or fitting, we've almost certainly answered it before.
Call us during normal office hours on 01543 279996 and we'll talk you through it.
You can also send us a message with any queries.
Measuring Guide
- Inside recess: Measure the width at top, middle and bottom, and use the narrowest measurement. Measure the drop on both sides and use the longest measurement.
- Outside recess: Measure the area you want to cover, allowing extra overlap if desired (we recommend 5-10cm each side).
Delivery
Delivery
Our Vision blinds are made to measure and usually delivered within 7 to 10 working days from your order being placed.
We will always let you know in advance when your blind will be arriving.
Delivery to UK Mainland is free.
3 Year Warranty
3 Year Warranty
Our Vision blinds come with a 3 year warranty as standard.
If your product suffers a fault during this time, get in touch with us directly and we'll find the most efficient way to rectify, repair or replace your product.
Contact us on 01543 279996 or send us a message.
Vision Roller Blind
Alternating sheer and opaque strips for precise light and privacy control
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“Love the vision blinds, the sheer-to-privacy adjustment is perfect for our living room. Went for the electric option and the Somfy remote works brilliantly.”
- Emma S., London
Haywoods Contracts Ltd, trading since 1986
We've been selling and fitting Silent Gliss products since the 1990s, and we know every product inside out.
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Vision Day & Night Blind Overview
Vision Day & Night Blind Overview
Vision blinds (also called day & night blinds, zebra blinds, or duo blinds) consist of two layers of fabric with alternating sheer and opaque horizontal stripes.
By adjusting the alignment of the stripes, you can achieve anything from full privacy to beautifully filtered natural light. When the opaque stripes overlap, you get complete privacy. When the sheer stripes align, soft light filters through whilst maintaining a degree of privacy.
The blind sits inside an elegant cassette housing (7.5cm deep × 6.5cm high), available in 7 colours: White, Beige, Satin, Chrome, Bronze, Anthracite and Black. The bottom bar automatically matches your chosen cassette colour for a coordinated look.
Choose between a traditional chain mechanism for simple, reliable manual operation, or upgrade to electric with a Somfy motor and rechargeable lithium-ion battery for effortless motorised operation with no wiring required. The battery charges in place approximately once a year.
Fabrics are from the Louvolite collection, offering 21 ranges of day & night fabrics in a variety of colours, textures and transparency levels.
Key features at a glance
- Alternating sheer & opaque strips for precise light control
- Chain (manual) or Electric (battery motor + remote) operation
- 7 cassette colours: White, Beige, Satin, Chrome, Bronze, Anthracite, Black
- Matching bottom bar colour
- Inside recess or outside recess fitting
- Made to measure: 50cm to 200cm wide, 50cm to 250cm drop
- Ceiling or wall mount brackets
- 21 Louvolite fabric ranges
- Child safe, with 3 year warranty
- Free UK mainland delivery
What's in the box
You will receive a fully assembled vision blind, ready to fit to your window.
- Vision blind made to your exact measurements
- Cassette header in your chosen colour
- Bottom bar in matching colour
- Ceiling-fix or wall-fix brackets (depending on your selection)
- Full fitting instructions
Chain Operation
- Chain mechanism in your chosen colour and side
- Chain length calculated from your total height measurement
Electric Operation
- Somfy motor with rechargeable lithium-ion battery (pre-fitted inside cassette)
- Remote control (included)
- No wiring required, recharge via Somfy plug-in charger (~once a year)
Specifications & pricing
Specifications & pricing
Made to measure vision blind (day & night blind) with alternating sheer and opaque fabric strips.
Available with chain or electric operation. 21 Louvolite fabric ranges.
| Name | Vision Roller Blind |
| Type | Day & Night / Zebra Blind |
| Operation | Chain (manual) or Electric (Somfy rechargeable Li-ion motor) |
| Min Width | 50cm |
| Max Width | 200cm |
| Min Drop | 50cm |
| Max Drop | 250cm |
| Cassette Size | 7.5cm deep × 6.5cm high |
| Cassette Colours | White, Beige, Satin, Chrome, Bronze, Anthracite, Black |
| Bottom Bar | Matching cassette colour (7 options) |
| Fabrics | 21 Louvolite day & night fabric ranges |
| Availability | Made to order in 7 to 10 working days |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Delivery | Free to UK Mainland |
Pricing
Vision blind pricing is based on size (width × drop) and fabric group.
Use the configurator to enter your measurements and choose your fabric to see the exact price.
Electric Upgrade
Adding the electric option (Somfy rechargeable motor + remote) costs an additional £166.96 inc. VAT per blind.
The chain (manual) option has no additional cost.
Fabrics
Fabrics
Our Vision blinds use fabrics from the Louvolite collection, one of the UK's leading fabric manufacturers.
The collection includes 21 fabric ranges, each with a variety of colours and textures. The fabrics are specifically designed for day & night (vision) blinds, with alternating sheer and opaque strips woven into a continuous loop of fabric.
Use the fabric selector in the configurator to browse all available fabrics. Each fabric group shows a “from” price so you can easily compare options.
Fabric Characteristics
- Sheer strips: allow soft, filtered light when aligned
- Opaque strips: block light and provide privacy when overlapping
- Continuous loop: single piece of fabric that rolls smoothly through the cassette
Fitting & control options
Fitting & control options
Vision blinds can be fitted inside or outside the window recess.
Inside Recess Fitting
The blind fits within the window opening. The cassette and brackets sit inside the recess for a neat, flush appearance.
Outside Recess (Face Fix) Fitting
The blind sits on the wall above and around the window frame. Choose this for maximum light blocking and to make windows appear larger.
Bracket Types
- Ceiling fix: brackets screwed into the ceiling or top of recess
- Wall fix: brackets screwed into the wall above the window
Tools Required
- Electric drill
- Screwdriver
- Spirit level
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Wall plugs and screws (appropriate for your wall type)
Control Options
Chain (Manual) Operation
Pull the chain to adjust the position of the sheer and opaque strips. You choose:
- Chain side: left or right (as viewed from the front)
- Chain colour: 7 colours to match your cassette
- Total height: floor to top of blind, used to calculate chain length
Electric (Battery Motor) Operation
The Somfy rechargeable motor upgrade gives you motorised control via a handheld remote (included). The lithium-ion battery charges in place with a plug-in charger, typically once a year.
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, no wiring required
- Handheld remote control included
- Charge approximately once a year with daily use
- Recharge in place with the Somfy plug-in charger, no need to remove the blind
- Blind continues to work while charging
- Motor fits inside the cassette housing
Video guides
Video guides
How Vision Blinds Work
Downloads
Downloads
Download our product guides for Vision blinds:
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
What are vision blinds?
Vision blinds (also called day & night blinds or zebra blinds) feature two layers of fabric with alternating sheer and opaque horizontal stripes. By adjusting the alignment of the stripes, you can control the amount of light and privacy in your room.
How do vision blinds work?
The blind uses a continuous loop of fabric with alternating sheer and opaque strips. When you adjust the position (via chain or remote), the two layers shift relative to each other. When sheer strips align, light filters through. When opaque strips overlap, you get full privacy.
Can I fit vision blinds myself?
Yes! Vision blinds are designed for easy DIY fitting. They come with brackets and full instructions. You just need a drill, screwdriver, spirit level and tape measure.
What’s the difference between chain and electric?
Chain operation is a traditional manual mechanism — you pull a chain to adjust the blind. Electric operation adds a Somfy motor with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery inside the cassette, controlled by a handheld remote (included). The battery charges in place approximately once a year. The electric option costs £166.96 extra and requires no wiring.
How long does the electric battery last?
The Somfy motor uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that typically lasts around a year between charges with daily use. Battery life varies depending on blind size and how often you operate it.
How do I recharge the battery?
You recharge the lithium-ion battery in place using the Somfy plug-in charger — there’s no need to remove the blind from the window, and the blind continues to work while charging. Most customers charge once a year.
What colours are available for the cassette?
The cassette is available in 7 colours: White, Beige, Satin, Chrome, Bronze, Anthracite, and Black. The bottom bar automatically matches your chosen cassette colour.
How do I measure for vision blinds?
For inside recess fitting, measure the exact width and drop of the recess opening. For outside recess (face fix), measure the area you want to cover, adding overlap as desired. Always measure in centimetres.
What is the delivery time?
Vision blinds are made to order and typically delivered within 7 to 10 working days. Delivery to UK Mainland is free.
Can I order multiple blinds with aligned fabric?
Yes, if you order multiple blinds in the same fabric, they will be cut from the same batch to ensure consistent colour and pattern alignment.
Help & advice
Help & advice
We've been selling and fitting Silent Gliss products since the 1990s. If you've got a question about blinds, fabrics or fitting, we've almost certainly answered it before.
Call us during normal office hours on 01543 279996 and we'll talk you through it.
You can also send us a message with any queries.
Measuring Guide
- Inside recess: Measure the width at top, middle and bottom, and use the narrowest measurement. Measure the drop on both sides and use the longest measurement.
- Outside recess: Measure the area you want to cover, allowing extra overlap if desired (we recommend 5-10cm each side).
Delivery
Delivery
Our Vision blinds are made to measure and usually delivered within 7 to 10 working days from your order being placed.
We will always let you know in advance when your blind will be arriving.
Delivery to UK Mainland is free.
3 Year Warranty
3 Year Warranty
Our Vision blinds come with a 3 year warranty as standard.
If your product suffers a fault during this time, get in touch with us directly and we'll find the most efficient way to rectify, repair or replace your product.
Contact us on 01543 279996 or send us a message.
Why choose the Vision Blind
Precise light control
From soft filtered light to complete privacy in an instant. Simply adjust the alignment of the alternating sheer and opaque strips.
Chain or electric
Traditional chain operation for simplicity, or upgrade to a Somfy rechargeable motor with remote control. Charge once a year, no wiring needed.
7 cassette colours
White, Beige, Satin, Chrome, Bronze, Anthracite, and Black. The bottom bar automatically matches your cassette colour.
21 fabric ranges
Louvolite day & night fabrics in a variety of textures, colours, and transparency levels.
Easy DIY fitting
Inside or outside the window recess. Your blind arrives fully assembled with brackets and full instructions.
No wiring needed
The electric option uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Charge it once a year with the Somfy plug-in charger. No electrician required.
A modern day and night blind with precise light control
The Vision roller blind (also known as a day & night blind or zebra blind) gives you instant control over light and privacy through its unique alternating sheer and opaque fabric strips. Align the sheer strips for soft, filtered daylight, or overlap the opaque strips for complete privacy. It's one of the most versatile made to measure blinds available.
The cassette housing comes in 7 colours with a matching bottom bar, and there are 21 Louvolite fabric ranges to choose from. Operate by chain for simple manual control, or upgrade to an electric motor with a rechargeable battery that charges once a year. With up to 0% off RRP and free UK mainland delivery, it's a quality window treatment at a sensible price.
Looking for a blackout roller blind instead? The Silent Gliss 4955 (battery) and Silent Gliss 4960 (mains) offer blackout, dim-out and sheer fabric options.
Talk to us before you order
We've helped thousands of customers choose the right track for their windows. Call us for a free, no-obligation chat and we'll make sure you get exactly what you need.
Further reading
Guides and comparisons from our learning zone
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Read guideTypes of Roller Blinds Explained: From Manual to Electric
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Read guideMotorised Roller Blinds: How They Look in Your Home
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