lot of care and consideration is required to decide on the curtain fabric.The texture of the fabric, transparency, the way it falls and gathers are all important considerations when choosing the best fabric for the curtains for our home

1. Mrs.R.Subha, Assistant Professor
Department of Home Science,
V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women,
Virudhunagar
Window Fabrics

2. Popular Fabrics for Windows
 Window treatment fabrics are abundant, ranging
from completely natural fibers to man-made
blends.
 Each fabric out there has its pros and cons -what
is needed for the space

3. Sheer Curtains
• Sheers are a lightweight fabric
that’s often layered under heavier
draperies - often added for
aesthetic purposes they are
functional as well.
• Sheer curtains are made from
transparent, lightweight material
that acts as a wonderful light
filter - means that sheers still
allow sunlight to enter into your
room, but their fabric acts as a
light diffuser, which softens the
natural light.

4. Best Fabrics for Sheer Curtains
• Voile. Voile is a woven fabric that is soft,
lightweight, and sheer. Typically, it is 100% cotton
though it can also be polyester. Higher quality
options have a very fine surface that let in just
that amount of light, while still providing privacy.
• Muslin. Medium-weight fabric made of woven
cotton. It breathes well, allowing airflow into the
space while still providing privacy.
• Lace. A fabric often made from natural fibers that
give light, provides privacy, and exudes a classic
and elegant look.

6. Best Fabrics for Regular Window
Treatments

7. Cotton Canvas
 Natural fabric – plain
woven – can have a
glazed surface – best for
hard wearing
 very popular for its look
and its function. lining
can add to its strength
and durability, and looks.
 Canvas is a strong,
durable, tightly-woven
cotton fabric that is a
staple fabric for home
decor and utility.
 Not only does it look
good, but it’s also great
for blocking light.

8. Poplin
Velvet
 Also called tabinet, poplin is
a medium-weave made
individually or collectively
from cotton, wool, linen, silk,
or man-made fibers.
 Not only does its horizontal
warp and vertical weft
give it strength, but it also
gives it a unique look.
• Very soft fabric – heavy in
weight and thick.
• Has thick brushed pile with
luxury look – used in full length
curtains
• Velvet can be made from a
variety of fibers such as cotton,
linen, mohair, wool, and silk.
• Although each fiber produces
different results, velvet still
remains a lovely choice for
home decorating.
• If you’re looking to block light
and cold in a luxurious way,
velvet is ideal.

9. Satin Brocade
 Smooth and shiny, this
medium-weight fabric’s
name actually refers to
the weave rather than the
material.
 Satin fabric is a wonderful
way to add class to the
windows in your home.
 Reasonable price
• Medium weight fabric – with
raised pattern woven into
material.
• A heavy, rich-looking fabric
often made in colored silks
and with or without gold and
silver threads.
• Brocade is incredibly
beautiful and functional
thanks to its decorative
shuttle-weave.

10. Linen Rayon
 Linen (not dressmaking
linen) often comes in
medium to heavyweight,
making it very suitable as a
drapery fabric.
 Not only is it thick and
durable, but it also gives
light while still providing
privacy.
 While linen can wrinkle
easily, it doesn’t make it any
less elegant..
 Although derived from
natural materials
(cellulose), rayon does
require certain chemicals,
making it semi-synthetic.
Its crisp texture, shiny
appearance, durability, and
ability to drape well makes
it a very popular choice.

11. Jacquard Chenille
 Type of weave –
comes in different
colors – main feature
is pattern (flowers,
foilage)
 Commonly used in
victorian times –
heavy curtains
 Soft to touch – with
velvet like texture/pile
– luxury feel

12. Silk Damask
 Gorgeous shiny sheen
and a soft feel
 Comes in different
weights of fabrics
 Heavier suitable for
curtains,lighter for
draperies.
 Not suitable for hard
wearing
 Medium weight woven
fabric
 Made of linen, viscose
 Good choice for
curtains and cushions
 Frays easily

13. Calico Muslin
 Firm cotton material
 Can be bleached /
unbleached
 Light weighted – loosely
woven cotton
 Good alternative to nets

14. Crewel Work
 Plain background with
raised pattern –
worked in chain stitch
 Hand made –
traditional, crafty
 Ethnic look and feel

15. REFERENCE:
https://www.russellscurtains.co.nz/guides-and-advice/fabric-options-for-
curtains/