ZipGlide vs Ziptrak: which outdoor blind system?
Searching for zip track outdoor blinds on the Gold Coast? Ziptrak® and ZipGlide® are two different systems. We design and make one of them, so here is a plain comparison: what differs, what ZipGlide costs, and when the other may suit you better.
The short answer: ZipGlide is designed and made by Gold Coast Blinds & Shutters in Currumbin Waters. Ziptrak is a separate, long-established Australian outdoor blind brand. Both hold the fabric edge in a side track. We can show you ZipGlide and talk through the differences at your free in-home measure and quote.
Three things that differ.
Who makes it
ZipGlide is made by us in Currumbin Waters and sold only through us. Ziptrak is made by Ziptrak Pty Ltd and sold through its network of fabricators and retailers.
Track record and support
Ziptrak says it has over 25 years behind it. ZipGlide is a newer system, but we make, fit and service it ourselves, so warranty calls go straight to our workshop.
What each brand publishes
Ziptrak publishes independent wind-test results and a fire-certified option for multi-storey balconies. The table shows where we stand on each.
Side by side.
| ZipGlide® | Ziptrak® | |
|---|---|---|
| Designed and made by | Gold Coast Blinds & Shutters, in Currumbin Waters | Ziptrak Pty Ltd, sold through authorised fabricators and retailers |
| Track record | Newer system, made and backed by us | Ziptrak says over 25 years and over 1.5 million installations |
| Largest single blind | 5.5 m wide × 3.5 m drop | 6 m × 3.5 m in sunscreen mesh; 5.5 m × 3.5 m in PVC |
| Wind | Built for everyday Gold Coast sun, salt and wind, so it can stay down while you head out. Roll it up before a storm | Ziptrak publishes independent test results: up to 160 km/h on a 2.5 m × 2.5 m blind, using its windy-areas installation method |
| Multi-storey balconies | Made for homes and alfrescos. If your building needs a certified balcony blind, check with your body corporate and we’ll talk it through | Ziptrak states its track-guided system, used with a specified fabric, is ISO 13785-1:2002 fire-tested and certified for multi-storey balconies |
| Drive options | Spring-balanced, solar or 240V | Manual spring-balanced or motorised, including a solar option |
| Smart-home control | Alexa and Google Home through a Wi-Fi bridge, plus app control and sun and wind sensors | Not stated on Ziptrak’s site; ask a Ziptrak retailer |
| Warranty | 5 years on the system; labour and travel covered for 5 years | Ziptrak publishes a 5-year warranty on its components; each retailer sets the warranty you receive |
| Installation and service | Installed and serviced by our own team; warranty calls go straight to our workshop | Installed and serviced by your Ziptrak retailer |
| Lead time | Usually 2–3 weeks from accepting your quote, plus 14 days for a powder-coat colour | Set by your Ziptrak retailer |
| Where to buy | Only through Gold Coast Blinds & Shutters | Through Ziptrak’s retailers (it says over 400 across Australia) |
ZipGlide® is a registered trademark of Gold Coast Blinds & Shutters. Ziptrak® is a registered trademark of Ziptrak Pty Ltd. Ziptrak details are what Ziptrak publishes on ziptrak.com.au (checked 31/10/2026) and may vary by configuration. We are not Ziptrak, and this comparison is our own.
Why we built our own.
We measure, make and install outdoor blinds on the Gold Coast, so we know what sun, salt and southerly winds ask of a blind. ZipGlide is our answer: a concealed side channel with no exposed zips, cords or pulleys, a bottom rail engineered to resist bowing at a 5.5 m span, and a colour-matched cassette overhead. We design it, make it in Currumbin Waters and fit it with our own team.
Ziptrak is a well-known system with a long track record. ZipGlide gives Gold Coast homes a local choice, made by people they can call. ZipGlide has its own website too: zipglide.com.au.
Which suits your space.
Ziptrak may suit you better when:
- You want a system with a long track record and published independent wind-test results.
- You are on a multi-storey balcony where a fire-certified blind may be required. Check with your body corporate or building certifier first.
- You need a single blind wider than 5.5 m (up to 6 m in sunscreen mesh).
ZipGlide suits you when:
- You want one Gold Coast team to make, fit and service your blind.
- You like a concealed side channel and a colour-matched cassette, with no exposed zips, cords or pulleys.
- You want your hardware in one of twelve finishes: three standard and nine powder-coat.
If ZipGlide isn’t the right fit for your site, we’ll tell you at your measure.
What ZipGlide costs.
These are indicative starting prices from our price guide, supplied and installed, in AUD and including GST, last reviewed in May 2026. Your fixed written quote depends on size, drive, fabric and finish, and is priced at your free measure and quote. Ziptrak pricing comes from Ziptrak retailers.
ZipGlide vs Ziptrak: answered.
Who designs and makes ZipGlide?
What is the difference between ZipGlide and Ziptrak?
Can I leave a ZipGlide or Ziptrak blind down in strong wind?
Who looks after a ZipGlide blind, and how proven is it?
How much does ZipGlide cost, and what about Ziptrak?
Ready to see ZipGlide?
Book your free in-home measure and we’ll bring fabric and colour samples. Read more about ZipGlide, explore our outdoor blinds range, or see the price guide.
ZipGlide® is designed and made by Gold Coast Blinds & Shutters, 4 Queensbury Avenue, Currumbin Waters QLD 4223.
