What is blackout fabric?
Blackout fabric is a dense, tightly woven curtain fabric that stops light passing through. This one is 100% opaque, so it fully darkens a room when drawn.
Do blackout curtains block out all light?
The fabric itself blocks 100% of light. For total darkness, make the curtains wide and long enough to overlap the window frame, so no light escapes around the edges.
How wide is this blackout fabric?
It is 2.85 metres wide, much wider than standard curtain fabrics, so you can make large curtains from a single piece.
Can I make blackout curtains without seams?
Yes. The 2.85m width covers the drop of most windows and doors in one piece, so you avoid visible joins down the curtain.
Are blackout curtains heavy?
This fabric weighs 1065g per metre, giving it a full, heavy body that drapes well and hangs in neat, even folds. Use a sturdy track or pole.
Do blackout curtains need a separate lining?
No. This fabric is blackout on its own, so it can be used as the main curtain fabric without an extra lining.
Can you add blackout lining to existing curtains?
Yes. You can sew this fabric behind an existing decorative curtain to turn it into a fully blackout curtain.
What are blackout curtains good for?
They are ideal for bedrooms, nurseries, home cinemas and offices, or anywhere you need darkness for sleep, screens or privacy at night.
Can blackout curtains help keep heat out?
By blocking direct sunlight, blackout curtains can help keep a room cooler on hot, sunny days.
Will blackout curtains reduce noise?
A heavy fabric like this can help soften some outside noise, but blackout curtains are not soundproof.
How much blackout fabric do I need?
Measure the width of your curtain track or pole and multiply by 1.5 to 2 for fullness, then add a few centimetres for hems. Contact us if you'd like help calculating your order.
Which curtain headings suit blackout fabric?
Its heavy body works well with eyelet, wave, pencil pleat and pinch pleat headings.
Where can I buy blackout fabric by the metre?
You can order it online from Texland by the metre, cut to size from 1 metre. Free samples are available so you can check the weight and feel first.
