Printing Fabric for Curtains

Usually, the curtains will be the richest fabric in the room. It will make the most impression too. The type of fabric chosen affects how curtains hang and drape, as well as the texture, coverage, durability, and ease of laundering.

Sheer curtains are usually valued for their aesthetics rather than their functionality as they are see through and therefore they are more often used as an inner layer rather than on its own and combined with a heavier curtain in the front, or with a blackout behind. A sheer curtain can be used to filter out the light only partially while creating an illusion of privacy. Such curtains can also be used behind glass doors, inside wardrobes, over kids’ beds or as decorative drapery over beds. Lightweight polyester Georgette, Crepe de chine or Satin fabrics are the best match for tis type of curtains, while Light Cotton Lawn will provide a good drape and let just the right amount of light inside for a good proportion of privacy and sheerness.

Generally speaking curtains made of cotton are very versatile, offering crisp, clean feel and good drape that suits both traditional and modern decorating styles. Cotton curtains cast gently filtered light in any space and are easy to care for, making them a great choice for kids rooms. For curtains which are not see through, you need a durable opaque fabric with high thread count and graceful drape. We recommend any cotton fabric from our range that is over 250 gsm for this purpose.

Polyester fabric is commonly used for curtains, as it is durable, sturdy, easy to care for material that resists wrinkling, shrinking, and stretching. This fabric is perfect for bedroom or living room curtains. Yet, you should avoid outfitting your kitchen with polyester curtains as the material is flammable, unless it it is special flame retardant polyester fabric as Marlene FR from GetFabrics range.

Linen once used for curtains provides the window a tailored look. Use this fabric in a casual dining area, airy bedroom, or contemporary living room. Linen drapes nicely and has this natural and and at the same time expensive look. Linen curtains are most often dry clean only. It is also important hang them immediately in order to avoid wrinkling. This type of curtain will be a breath of fresh air in your home being a picture-perfect addition to any room.