Curtain Lining
Curtain lining is an extra layer of fabric which is added to the back of your curtains or Roman blinds to help retain heat, block light and protect your window treatments. Your consultant can help you choose from our large range of fabrics and colours to find the best option for your home.
Why line your curtains?
- Thermal insulation to help keep your home warm & cosy
- Prolong the life of your curtains/Roman blinds
- Room darkening for a better night's sleep
- Reduce noise & improve acoustics
- Improve the way your curtains drape
Types of lining
Curtain lining comes in several different varieties; we’ve outlined some of the key fabric types below.
Thermal lining
Thermal lining consists of one layer (or one pass) of coated acrylic suede. It offers a thermal barrier, increasing energy savings and helping keep your room warmer. Due to the construction of this fabric, be aware that a small amount of light will still pass through into the room. This fabric can also tend to ‘dust’ at times, which can be an annoyance when particles collect behind your curtains and on your sills.
Silicone-coated blockout lining
This lining is coated with three layers of silicone to protect against the sun and moisture. This fabric has extremely good blockout properties and, because it’s thicker, it also retains heat better than thermal lining. Unlike acrylic suede lining, it won’t create or hold any loose dust. Another benefit is that the silicone on the back of the lining can easily be wiped clean with a damp cloth, making for easy spot cleaning.
Coated acrylic suede blockout lining
Another blockout lining option is three-layer (or three pass) coated acrylic suede. Like other blockout linings, the triple layers mean this fabric retains more heat and blocks out more light than a thermal lining. However, like thermal lining it does create dust as it naturally rubs off over time.
Dimout / triple weave
Dimout or triple weave lining has a woven construction rather than a coating, meaning this fabric has a lot softer and thicker feel to it. However, be aware that the weave does allow some light through - which is why it’s called ‘dimout’ as opposed to ‘blackout’ fabric. Once again, the three layer construction makes this an energy efficient choice for keeping your home warm and comfortable.
