Images are for representation purposes only. The actual size may differ from those shown -NOT ALL CLASSROOMS HAVE THE SAME SIZE WINDOW. IMPORTANT: Measuring accurately is critical to get the correct size for your classroom window. Before you order, please read the instructions about how to measure and review our "How To" picture. The shade pictured is only one of our standard sizes. Fast & Secure Emergency Protection: In a lockdown, speed matters. Our patented quick-release strap allows the shade to drop instantly. Tabs at the bottom secure it in place without fumbling or delay—no tools, no extra steps, just fast coverage when it counts most. Reliable Blackout Coverage: Crafted from industrial-grade blackout polyester, these shades completely block visibility from the outside—keeping students and staff out of sight and safe. Fabric is flame-retardant and meets NFPA 701 safety standards. Easy to clean Next Generation vinyl. Simple, No-Tool Installation: No drilling, screws, or special hardware needed. Each shade installs easily using strong hook-and-loop adhesive strips. Set up in minutes—just peel, stick, and press into place. Proudly Made in the USA: Every ALP Lockdown Shade is manufactured at our facility in New Jersey, ensuring top-quality craftsmanship and reliable performance. Support American-made safety solutions. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Every second counts during a lockdown emergency. When an active shooter can see into your classroom, students and teachers become targets. ALP Shades are the only classroom blackout shades that feature a quick-release strap AND that secure at the bottom of the window, making them the best choice for every school. No other shade provides an immediate, secure and effective lockdown solution. Unlike many window blinds and blackout curtains, no tools, hardware, mounting brackets, or drilling is required. Our patented design utilizes a strong industrial hook and loop adhesive strip and tabs that hold the shade in place and provides the most effective method of dropping and securing the shade to the bottom of the window. Simply release the strap at the top so the shade drops over the window and press the bottom of the shade in place to completely block the intruder’s view. Our simple solution to classroom safety requires no extra time in the event of an emergency. ALP blackout shades are much safer options than blackout paper or blackout blinds for windows. ALP offers blackout shades in two unique fabrics to protect your classroom: Traditional blackout fabric--the standard in lockdown shade protection. Next Generation blackout fabric that can be cleaned easily. Features of our shades: Each shade completely blocks classroom views. Each shade releases the same way. Each utilizes the same patented design, attaching to the top and bottom of the window. Each deploys quickly to cover windows. Each is FR rated and meets appropriate NFPA standards. Each is available in standard and custom sizes. Both fabrics are available on Amazon ALP recognizes the importance of keeping schools safe. Every student. Every teacher. Every classroom. Every day.