Nowadays separate fabrics are used for bringing out a rich appearance for the home, fabrics that are commonly used for the curtains and draperies are discussed in this article. This piece of article also brings out the tips in selecting the right fabric for the curtains.
Commonly used drapery fabrics
Fabrics have an important role to play in every home,
among all the fabrics there are a number of variety in curtain fabric and
drapery fabrics. Nowadays it is possible to find different varieties of fabric in the market and selection will depend on your personal taste.
When selecting the
curtain fabrics there are a number of factors to consider:
• Durability is the primary factor to be considered when selecting the curtain fabrics; there are more chances that the curtain fabrics get damaged due to direct sunlight. But there are some fabrics such as the silk, chintzes, cotton canvas and brocades that are less prone to sun rot.
• Thread count are the next factor to be considered, the thread count will be higher for decorative fabrics than for the fabrics that are used for making clothes and this is the reason why decorative fabrics last long.
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weaving patterns are the next tip to be considered in curtain fabric, some of the common weaving techniques that are used for the curtain fabrics are plain, twill, damask and satin weaves. For the printed cotton it is better to have plain or twill weave, for creating stripes in some of the curtain fabric it is good to have satin weave. For single coloured patterned weave, designers go for damask weave.
• When considering the width of the fabric it is to be understood that the fabric usually comes in two widths and that is 42 to 45 inches and 54 to 60 inches. The fabric bolt label or tag will help in determining the width of the fabric.
• Headings are one of the important parts in the selection of the curtain fabric. For a sleek contemporary look eyelet styles are used and these styles are very popular as well. A triple pinch pleat heading is used to achieving a traditional look. The older fashion is now back in the market and is also in fashion, the pelmets, these look stylish both with the contemporary and traditional settings.
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Lining curtain fabric are also now used and are most recommended, for silk fabric it is advisable to use interlining and it also drape better, for keeping out the draughts it is good to use thermal lining or interlining.
When choosing the drapes it is very important to consider the composition and characteristics of the fabrics that are used. Here is a list of the materials that are commonly used for drapery fabrics:
• Cotton fabric is one of the best materials that can be used for draperies and this type of fabric will help to produce warm, comfort and are also highly durable. The drapes that are made of cotton will hang well and are very easy to clean. When purchasing the fabric for draperies it is always good to go for a cotton blend fabric otherwise there are chances that the fabric may shrink when cleaning it.
• Polyester is a very stable fabric and when there is a combination of cotton and polyester then the quality of the fabric will be preserved.
• Rayon fabrics have a rich appearance and often it is used for upgrading the windows and doors.
• Natural and organic fabrics are very popular for the windows and these fabrics are 100% organic as well.
