Which lining is best for curtains?

What is the best fabric for lining curtains?

• Cotton. Cotton is the most famous curtain lining.
• Polyester. Polyester is a synthetic fibre that is strong and does not wrinkle easily.
• Polycotton. Polycotton lining is made up of polyester and cotton.
• Polycotton Sateen Twill.

What size curtain linings do I need?

As a general rule you want to order a lining size that corresponds best to your curtain size. Having said that, ready made linings are normally slightly shorter than standard curtain sizes, for instance if you purchase curtains that are 46” wide x 54” drop you would receive lining that is 46” wide x 51” drop.

What are the types of curtain lining?

Types of Lining The four choices are: Standard, Blackout, Standard Interlined and Blackout Interlined.

What is standard curtain lining?

Standard curtain lining is made with a blend of cotton and polyester called polycotton. Generally available in white and cream colours, polycotton linings improve the drape of your curtains, creating a more substantial, fuller look.

What does 3 pass curtain lining mean?

A three pass lining means that a layer of white foam is applied to the back of the curtain fabric, then a black one, followed by another layer of white. The white layers mean that the black colour doesn’t disrupt the decorative finish of the fabric while the black layer blocks light and retains heat.

How much narrower should curtain lining be?

Your lining needs to be shorter and narrower than your main fabric. This is so that the main fabric will wrap around the back to create the return. The return is the border of fabric that you can see along each edge of the back of the curtain. Thermal lining should be cut 13cm (5⅛”) narrower than the main fabric.

How is lining measured?

To calculate the Lining Cut Drop: Lining Cut Drop* = Finished Curtain Length + 5cm Heading Allowance + Lining Hem Allowance.

What is the difference between blackout and thermal lining?

In short, blackout curtains are primarily designed to blackout a room by reducing the amount of light that can enter through the window. Thermal curtains, on the other hand, are primarily designed to reduce heat loss from a room’s windows.

Which side of thermal lining faces the window?

The right side of the lining orients to the window, so you need to know how to determine the right and wrong side before you start your construction. The right side of the lining faces out the window.

Does thermal lining for curtains work?

Yes! Thermal curtains work effectively during both winter and summer. Medium- to light-colored curtains with a white, thermally reflective backing can reduce heat gain during the summer by as much as 33% by reflecting solar radiation. The orientation of the window also affects energy efficiency.

What width is curtain lining?

Most poly cotton linings are available in 48”, 54” and 60” widths. Curtains wider than 60” will require extra widths to be added. As the name suggests these linings are made from a polyester and cotton blend.