Custom Printed Blackout Roller Shades
Total darkness, gallery-grade print.
OrangePiel blackout shades block 100% of visible light, print at 1200 DPI on dye-sublimation dense polyester, and are available in Standard, Textured, and Fire-Rated (ASTM E84 Class A) fabrics. Sizes run up to 144 inches wide in a seamless panel. Motorization is recommended for shades over 8 feet; integrations ship with Lutron, Somfy, Crestron, and Control4. Printing does not compromise opacity — ink sits on the surface of a weave already dense enough to stop light. Blackout fabric accepts saturated color and fine detail better than any other shade substrate, which is why roughly 40% of OrangePiel orders ship on a blackout weave.
- Light block
- 100% of visible light
- Print resolution
- 1200 DPI dye-sublimation
- Fire rating
- ASTM E84 Class A (fire-rated option)
- Max width
- 144 in seamless
- Motorization threshold
- 96 in (8 ft) and above
- Smart-home integrations
- Lutron, Somfy, Crestron, Control4
Custom printed blackout roller shades block 100% of visible light while displaying any high-resolution image at 1200 DPI on dense, fire-rated fabric.
Blackout is the most-ordered fabric in the OrangePiel catalog — roughly 40% of all window-shade orders. The reason is simple: a blackout fabric dense enough to stop 100% of visible light is also the best substrate for digital printing, because the weave prevents ink from bleeding through to the back. What that buys you on the room-facing side is sharper detail, deeper blacks, and a matte, gallery-canvas feel that reads as finished artwork when the shade is deployed.
OrangePiel prints blackout shades at 1200 DPI on dye-sublimation dense polyester. Standard, textured, and fire-rated blackout options all carry the same print fidelity; the fire-rated option meets ASTM E84 Class A flame-spread requirements for commercial buildings and hotels. Sizes run up to 144 inches wide, which means a single seamless panel covers most residential and commercial openings without piecing.
The product spans bedrooms, media rooms, home theaters, corporate conference rooms, hotel guest rooms, and TV-concealment applications where a motorized shade displays artwork and rolls up to reveal a television. For shades wider than 8 feet we recommend motorization — blackout fabric is heavier than light-filtering, and a motorized roller system preserves print tension and extends the life of the fabric. OrangePiel integrates with Lutron, Somfy, Crestron, and Control4.
Key benefits.
True 100% light block
OrangePiel's blackout weave blocks 100% of visible light with inside-mount or side-channel installation. Ink sits on the surface without compromising opacity.
Highest print fidelity of any shade fabric
Dense polyester prevents ink bleed-through, resulting in sharper detail, deeper blacks, and more accurate color than light-filtering or solar-screen substrates.
Fire-rated option for commercial code
Fire-Rated Blackout meets ASTM E84 Class A flame-spread requirements. Documentation ships with every commercial order for code review and fire-marshal sign-off.
Motorized at scale
Shades over 8 feet wide ship motorized as standard. Heavier blackout fabric benefits from even motor tension, which protects the print surface and extends service life.
Technical specifications.
- 1200 DPI dye-sublimation
- 100% of visible light
- ASTM E84 Class A
- Standard Blackout, Textured Blackout, Fire-Rated Blackout
- 144 in
- Shades wider than 96 in (8 ft)
- Lutron, Somfy, Crestron, Control4
Why blackout is the best substrate for custom printing
Why blackout is the best substrate for custom printing
Most conversations about blackout shades start with the light-blocking spec. That's table stakes — any properly woven blackout fabric stops visible light. The difference that matters for a printed shade is what happens to the ink. On a light-filtering weave, ink bleeds through to the back of the fabric; on a blackout weave, the fibers are dense enough to catch every droplet at the surface. The result is a printed image with sharper edges, deeper blacks, and more saturated color than any other shade substrate can produce.
That is the reason OrangePiel ships roughly 40% of its shade orders on a blackout weave even when the space does not strictly require total darkness. Homeowners and designers pick blackout for the print quality; the light-blocking performance is the second-order benefit.
Where custom printed blackout shades get installed
Where custom printed blackout shades get installed
Bedrooms and nurseries
Total darkness is the single strongest sleep signal a room can deliver. Blackout shades with calming imagery — night skies, abstract pattern, soft landscape — double as wall art when the shade is deployed. OrangePiel's Blissful Bedrooms project, a Bay Area installation for a therapeutic-bedroom foundation, used printed blackout shades featuring immersive beach scenes, space themes, and nature murals to build therapeutic environments for children with chronic illness.
Media rooms and home theaters
A printed blackout shade delivers theater-level light control and lets the room carry a visual identity when the screen is off. Film-themed artwork, abstract color fields, and design-forward photography all work; the print surface reads as canvas when the shade is deployed and disappears when it rolls up.
Hotel guest rooms
Hotels specify custom printed blackout shades because they solve two problems at once: the non-negotiable sleep requirement, and the brand-presentation requirement. OrangePiel has installed printed blackout shades in boutique properties including Hotel Diva (Personality Hotels, San Francisco) and Saint Hotel New Orleans, where baroque-inspired printed panels turn each guest room into a branded environment without compromising light control.
TV concealment
A motorized printed blackout shade mounted in front of a television displays artwork when the TV is off; press a button and the shade rolls up to reveal the screen. This application has grown as homeowners look for ways to integrate technology into living spaces without letting the screen dominate when it is dark.
Fabric, print, and motorization choices
Fabric, print, and motorization choices
OrangePiel offers three blackout fabrics: Standard (dense polyester, smooth matte finish), Textured (linen-like surface for residential spaces that want a softer read), and Fire-Rated (ASTM E84 Class A for commercial occupancy). Every fabric takes the same 1200 DPI dye-sublimation print with the same color profile. Motorization is available across all three; for shades wider than 96 inches we quote motorization as standard rather than optional, because a heavier blackout fabric benefits materially from even motor tension. Integrations include Lutron, Somfy, Crestron, and Control4 — covering most residential smart-home systems and every commercial building automation platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do printed blackout shades actually block 100% of the light?
Does printing on blackout fabric reduce the blackout performance?
What images print best on blackout fabric?
Can I motorize a custom printed blackout shade?
Are custom printed blackout shades suitable for commercial projects?
Start a custom printed blackout roller shades project.
Upload artwork, receive a digital mockup within 24 hours, and have your custom shade made to order at our Richmond facility.
Custom Printed Blackout Roller Shades in the field.
Hotel Diva
Custom window shades featuring fashion-forward graphics transformed Hotel Diva into San Francisco's most Instagram-worthy boutique destination.
Saint Hotel
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Blissful Bedrooms
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HGTV Dream Home
OrangePiel has been proud to provide custom window treatments for multiple HGTV Dream Home projects, showcasing our products to millions of viewers as part of television's most-watched home design franchise. Each Dream Home presents unique design challenges and tight production timelines, requiring us to deliver stunning, camera-ready installations that photograph beautifully while meeting the practical needs of real homes. From coastal retreats to mountain escapes, our custom-printed shades and acoustic panels have become standout features that contestants and viewers alike fall in love with, demonstrating what's possible when innovative printing technology meets thoughtful design.
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Print your artwork on custom printed blackout roller shades.
Upload artwork, receive a digital mockup, and have your custom printed blackout roller shades made to order at our Richmond facility.