Australian-made outdoor blinds

Find the right outdoor blind for your space

Not sure which system you need? Compare the three main options or answer a few quick questions and we’ll recommend the best match.

  • ✓ Australian-made
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  • ✓ 5-year warranty
Ozrite outdoor blinds installed around an Australian outdoor living area
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Compare the 3 main systems

Which outdoor blind is right for you?

The main difference is how each system secures the blind at the sides—and the level of protection it provides.

Best value

From $329.00

Crank & Clip

4.9 (21)

Our most flexible system, with open fabric edges and multiple locking heights.

Customise & Price Crank and Clip outdoor blind installed on an Australian patio
Close-up of Crank and Clip hold-down clips and open fabric edge
How the sides work The base rail clips into stainless-steel hold-down points at your chosen height, tensioning the blind.
Best for
Sheltered patios & roof-to-fence installations
Side retention
Open fabric edges
Wind / exposure
Up to 50 km/h*
Maximum protection

From $539.00

Ziplock Side Retention

5.0 (11)

Fabric locks into both side tracks for our strongest enclosure, wind performance and insect protection.

Customise & Price Ziplock Side Retention outdoor blind enclosing an exposed patio
Close-up of Ziplock fabric retained continuously inside a side track
How the sides work Fabric edges lock into both side tracks, creating our strongest and most enclosed system.
Best for
Exposed patios, outdoor rooms & insect protection
Side retention
Fabric locks into side tracks
Wind / exposure
Up to 70 km/h*

Start with what you need to solve

Choose your main concern or the area you need to shade

External window blind shading a sun-exposed window
Sun and heat

Block harsh sun around your home

Explore outdoor blinds designed to reduce heat, glare and harsh sunlight.

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Retractable awning shading a patio from above
Overhead shade

Shade the patio from above

Add retractable overhead shade to patios and entertaining areas.

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Looking for something different?

Explore quick ready-made blinds, open-sided systems, window awnings and overhead shade.

Cable Guided Outdoor Blinds on modern home providing sun protection for poolside living spaces – Ozrite NO SIDE POSTS

Cable Guided Outdoor Blind

Pre-tensioned stainless-steel cables guide the base rail where side posts aren’t available.

From $379.00

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Folding Arm Awning with retractable sunshade providing comfort and style for outdoor entertaining spaces – Ozrite Overhead shade

Folding Arm Awning

Retractable overhead shade for patios and decks—without front posts.

From $1,795.00

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Autolock Arm Awning providing outdoor sunshade with cream fabric on front-facing house windows – Ozrite

AutoLock Arm Awning

Quick, easy shade for ground-floor windows, with slight projection for airflow.

From $359.00

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Pivot Arm Awning providing outdoor sunshade on modern brick home front windows with contemporary style – Ozrite

Pivot Arm Awning

Pivots from the centre for overhead shade or full vertical coverage.

From $399.00

Customise & Price

Choose. Measure. Order. Install.

DIY made easy

Choose your look, follow our simple guides and transform your space in four easy steps.

  1. Find your perfect blind

    Take the quick quiz or compare your options to find the right match for your space.

  2. Measure in minutes

    Follow our easy measuring video and enter your measurements—it’s that simple.

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  3. Make it your own

    Choose your fabric, colour and operation—and create a blind that’s completely yours.

  4. Install and enjoy

    Follow our easy guide and transform your space—many blinds install in around 30 minutes.

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REAL CUSTOMER INSTALLATIONS

Made for real Australian homes

See how Ozrite blinds look in real homes, then read feedback from verified customers.

Outdoor shade blinds installed poolside
Shade for outdoor living
Outdoor blinds installed on an exposed outdoor area
Protection for exposed spaces
Privacy blind installed on front balcony
More privacy from neighbours

Outdoor blind questions, answered

Clear answers about choosing, measuring, installing and ordering DIY outdoor blinds.

What is the difference between Crank & Clip, HD Channel and Ziplock outdoor blinds?

Crank & Clip uses stainless-steel clips while the fabric edges remain open. HD Channel covers the side gaps but does not retain the fabric. Ziplock locks the fabric edges inside slotted tracks, creating the strongest and most enclosed system.

Which outdoor blind is best for wind and rain?

Ziplock is the strongest option, rated up to 70 km/h when correctly installed and secured.

Crank & Clip and HD Channel are rated up to 50 km/h. All systems can reduce passing rain, but outdoor blinds do not create a waterproof room.

Which outdoor blind fabric provides the most privacy?

Privacy 99% fabric is the best choice, with only 1% openness to greatly reduce visibility through the blind. Sunscreen 95% fabric provides more outward visibility.

Side channels can reduce edge gaps, but privacy primarily depends on the fabric selected. Privacy also varies with lighting and is not complete blackout.

Which outdoor blind provides the best insect protection?

Ziplock provides the strongest insect protection because the fabric edges remain retained inside the side tracks.

Results also depend on sealing around the blind and surrounding structure.

Are Ozrite outdoor blinds made to measure?

Crank & Clip, HD Channel and Ziplock blinds are made to the measurements entered when ordering.

Simply follow the product-specific measuring video and enter the requested width and drop in millimetres.

EZ Ready-Made blinds come in selected standard sizes.

Can I install Ozrite outdoor blinds myself?

Yes. Ozrite outdoor blinds are designed for DIY installation and include step-by-step guides. Many standard blind installations take around 30 minutes once the fixing points are prepared. Larger blinds and awnings may require two people and additional time.

How long do outdoor blinds take to make and deliver?

Most custom-made outdoor blinds are manufactured in approximately 5–10 business days. Adding a headbox may require around one additional week. Delivery is available Australia-wide, with tracking provided after dispatch.

Can I order outdoor blind fabric samples before buying?

Yes. Ordering samples lets you compare colours and openness levels in your own lighting. Sunscreen 95% fabric balances shade with outward visibility, while Privacy 99% fabric provides greater privacy and protection.

DIY Outdoor Blinds Australia

DIY Outdoor Blinds Australia

Ozrite supplies custom-made DIY outdoor blinds Australia-wide for patios, decks, balconies, pergolas, alfresco areas and windows. Our outdoor blinds are built to help control harsh Australian sun, heat, glare, wind, rain, privacy and insects, without the cost or delay of a traditional measure-and-quote installation process.

Outdoor blinds made for Australian homes

Outdoor living in Australia has to handle strong UV, hot afternoon sun, coastal wind, summer storms, close neighbours and insects. The right outdoor blind can turn an exposed patio, balcony or alfresco area into a cooler, more private and more usable outdoor space. Ozrite has helped transform 14,000+ Aussie outdoor areas since 2009, with factory-direct blinds delivered across Australia.

Choose the right Ozrite system

The best system depends first on four practical details: rough size, the main problem to solve (sun, wind, passing rain, insects or privacy), the location and mounting style (external window, between posts, an open edge or overhead), and exposure when it affects suitability. Use this shortlist, then customise and price the matched product directly:

Recommendation scope: Ozrite’s shopping assistant recommends only the five outdoor blinds above plus Folding Arm Awning. It must not recommend Twist Lock or Twist Lock Channels, AutoLock Arm, Pivot Arm, The Retractable, Ziptrak, or any other product.

Three simple steps from choice to order

  1. Find the right blind. Match the system to the opening, exposure and the main goal: sun and heat, privacy, wind and rain, insects or overhead shade.
  2. Choose fabric and colour. Choose 95% Sunscreen for more outward view and airflow, or 99% Privacy for greater daytime screening and shade, then select a current colour.
  3. Measure and build the live price. Follow the outdoor-blind measuring guide, then enter exact dimensions and options in the matched product builder.

Before exact dimensions are entered, use a clean From price only. The builder calculates the live configured total; hidden size-band variants, crossed-out compare-at pricing and in-chat Add to cart controls are not part of the guided buying journey.

Choose fabric and colours

Ozrite does not offer clear PVC, clear vinyl or transparent-plastic outdoor blinds. Choose 95% Sunscreen mesh when outward view and airflow matter most. Current 95% colours are Classic Cream, Paperbark, Jasper, Shale Grey, Dune, Woodland Grey, Grey Black, Basalt, Monument and Ebony. Choose 99% Privacy mesh for stronger daytime screening, shade and heat reduction; current 99% colours are Classic Cream, Paperbark, Grey Black, Basalt, Monument and Ebony. Neither mesh is waterproof, rainproof, storm-proof or a sealed-room product, and 99% is not a rain-protection rating. See the fabric and colour guide or order free samples before deciding. EZ Shade Ready-Made uses 95% fabric in Monument or Shale Grey. Folding Arm also offers White, Light Grey and Galaxy frame colours.

Measure without guessing

For a reveal or inside fit, measure width at the top and bottom and height at both sides; order the shortest width and longest height, with no deduction. For a face or outside fit, allow at least 100 mm extra width overall and 100 mm extra height overall, then follow the measuring guide. For Folding Arm, enter overall width across the wall and projection out from the wall—not height or drop. If the fixing surface or exposure is uncertain, ask Ozrite to confirm suitability before ordering.

Shop outdoor blinds by problem

If you are not sure which product to choose, start with the problem you want to solve. Choose wind and rain outdoor blinds for exposed patios and decks, privacy outdoor blinds for neighbours and street views, external window blinds when sun and heat hit the glass, and insect-proof outdoor blinds when flies and mozzies stop you enjoying outdoor meals.

DIY outdoor blinds with support from start to finish

Ozrite is a DIY alternative to installer-led outdoor blind companies. You measure your space, choose your system, order online and install with our guides, videos and support. Free fabric samples, Australia-wide delivery and an optional Perfect Fit Guarantee help you order custom outdoor blinds with confidence.

Still genuinely unsure which system fits? Work through the same four details—rough size, main problem, location or mounting style, and exposure where relevant—or ask Ozrite to confirm suitability. Once you know the product, go directly to its linked builder above to choose fabric and colour, enter measurements, review the live total, add to cart and continue to checkout.