Bistro BLINDS

Our outdoor blinds use PVC-coated polyester mesh, an open-weave fabric that filters sunlight and reduces glare without fully blocking airflow or your view. It blocks and reflects up to 95% of solar energy, and it is UV treated, Microban antimicrobial treated and fire retardant rated to AS 1530.2 and AS/NZS 1530.3. Our team can walk you through the colour range and what suits your space during your free measure and quote.

Outdoor blinds cut wind considerably, but they are not a rain seal. Our mesh is an open weave, so it filters wind and reduces glare while rain passes through it. Track-guided systems give the best wind resistance, because the fabric is held firmly in side channels rather than hanging free, and that is what we recommend for an exposed or high-wind spot. Read our detailed article on whether outdoor blinds can stop rain and wind, or see how they perform in windy conditions.

Yes — outdoor blinds are one of the most effective ways to reduce heat entering your home through windows and outdoor living areas. By filtering sunlight before it reaches the glass, they stop heat building up inside, which can meaningfully reduce your air conditioning load in summer. Our mesh blocks and reflects up to 95% of solar energy while still letting air move through. For tips on managing summer heat, see our article on beating the summer heat with outdoor blinds and why houses get so hot on sunny days.

No. Our outdoor blind mesh is an open weave designed to filter sun and wind rather than seal a space, so water passes through it. A track-guided system holds the fabric firmly when the wind is up, but it is not a waterproof enclosure. If closing an area off from the weather is your goal, raise it at your free measure and we will talk through what will actually suit the space. Our article on the waterproof qualities of outdoor blinds explains this in more detail.