Zip screens are vertical motorized curtain systems that use a zip-channel guide to hold the fabric taut in the frame channel — preventing billowing even in strong wind. This makes them fundamentally different from standard roller blinds or drop screens, which cannot withstand high wind loads without structural concerns.
While roofs are typically covered with awnings or glass systems, zip screens are installed along the sides to provide a complete outdoor enclosure. They protect against wind, rain, sun and cold — transforming open terraces into comfortable, fully-enclosed spaces that can generate year-round revenue for hospitality businesses.
This system is suitable for a wide range of commercial and residential applications worldwide. All systems are available for flat-pack export from Istanbul.
Extend outdoor seating season. Protect customers from rain, sun and wind while maintaining an elegant, open-air atmosphere that attracts more business.
Premium outdoor living areas for pool decks, terraces, restaurants and event spaces. Creates high-value outdoor amenities that justify premium pricing.
Transform gardens, terraces and balconies into all-weather living spaces. Adds real estate value while dramatically improving quality of life outdoors.
Zip screens use a patented zip-channel system where the fabric edges are held inside a channel track on both sides. This prevents the fabric from billowing or pulling out in wind — allowing them to withstand winds up to 140 km/h. Standard roller blinds have no side guidance and cannot be used in high-wind conditions.
Zip screens with opaque or reflective fabrics can reduce solar heat gain by 70–90%. In cooler weather, when used to enclose a space, they reduce heat loss and cold air infiltration — with studies showing up to 30% heating cost reduction for enclosed outdoor spaces in hospitality settings.
Yes. We offer full digital printing on the technical fabric before it is inserted into the zip screen system. This allows cafés, restaurants and hotels to display logos, branding or decorative patterns on their zip screens — creating an advertising surface visible from a distance.
We offer fabrics ranging from fully opaque (maximum privacy and UV block) to highly transparent screen fabrics (maintains view while reducing glare and UV). For hospitality settings, semi-transparent fabrics are popular as they allow visibility while providing comfort. All options are available in multiple colors.
Yes. Zip screens are designed for year-round use across all climates. In hot climates, they reduce solar heat gain. In cold climates, they reduce wind chill and heat loss. Waterproof fabrics handle rain effectively. The systems are tested for both high UV exposure and cold temperature operation.
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Rather than leaving outdoor areas fully exposed, cafés, restaurants and hotels use zip screen curtains to create protected, high-quality environments. While roofs are covered with awnings or glass systems, zip screens are installed along the sides — creating a fully enclosed or fully open space as needed.
These vertically moving curtains allow a space to be completely enclosed when protection is needed, or opened on all sides when conditions are favorable. They directly alter the microclimate of the area, extending the outdoor season significantly.
Zip-channel edge guide eliminates flutter and maintains stability in strong winds — far beyond standard curtains.
Specially developed fabrics resist rainfall, prevent water ingress and maintain their structural integrity over years of use.
Motorized operation prevents disturbance to guests in commercial settings. Smart home integration available.
Sun and heat control reduces air conditioning load, resulting in measurable energy cost reductions.
A zip screen curtain is fundamentally different from a standard roller blind or awning fabric. The defining feature is the zip-channel guide system: both edges of the fabric are locked into aluminum side channels via a continuous zip cord. This eliminates the billowing, flapping and wind-lifting that defeat conventional side curtains above 30–40 km/h. Our zip screen systems are engineered to remain stable and fully functional at wind speeds up to 140 km/h — a specification that matters enormously for coastal sites, rooftop installations and regions with regular high winds.
The fabric rolls vertically onto a motorized tube housed in an aluminum cassette at the top of the frame. When retracted, nothing is visible except a slim cassette profile — maintaining the clean architectural lines that premium hospitality and residential clients demand. When deployed, the fabric creates a fully sealed enclosure: rain-proof, wind-proof, and capable of blocking up to 97% of UV radiation.
For F&B operators, the measurable benefit is straightforward: outdoor seating becomes productive in rain, in wind, at midday in summer, and on cooler evenings in spring and autumn. An independently reviewed study of European hospitality operators showed that effective outdoor enclosure systems increase annual outdoor seating revenue by 35–60% by extending the usable season from 4–5 months to 10–11 months per year.
| Max Width (single unit) | Up to 6,000 mm |
| Max Height (single drop) | Up to 5,000 mm |
| Wind Resistance | Up to 140 km/h (zip-locked) |
| UV Block | Up to 97% (fabric dependent) |
| Fabric Type | PVC-coated polyester / Fiberglass mesh / Blackout |
| Motor | Tubular 230V AC — Somfy / NICE on request |
| Frame Finish | Powder coat — 200+ RAL colors |
In Germany and Central Europe, zip screen curtains are widely specified for Gastgarten (beer garden) and restaurant terrace applications where regional councils regulate the visual character of street-facing enclosures. Fabric-based systems are often preferred over glass for planning compliance reasons, as they are considered temporary rather than structural.
In the Middle East and Gulf, zip screens serve a dual function: blocking intense solar radiation and reducing air conditioning load while maintaining views. Systems are typically installed on east and west elevations, complementing a bioclimatic pergola roof overhead. Energy savings of 25–30% on cooling costs are commonly reported.
In the United States, zip screen systems are increasingly specified by architects and landscape designers for luxury residential projects — particularly in Florida, California and Texas where outdoor living spaces are treated as year-round rooms. Systems exported to the US are compatible with standard 120V and 240V electrical supplies with the appropriate motor specification.
Zip screens are almost always combined with a roof system to create a fully enclosed space. For overhead coverage, our Bioclimatic Pergola and Rolling Roof System are the most common pairings. For a fully glazed, four-season alternative, see our Winter Garden system.
Zip screens work best alongside our Bioclimatic Pergola or Rolling Roof. For fixed glass side walls, see our Wind Break Glass.