WHICH TYPES OF FABRICS ARE SUITABLE FOR CURTAINS?
Light or heavyweight fabrics can be used for curtains depending on the look and style required. Using silk fabrics, for example, will reduce noise inside the home as it has the ability to absorb sound and ‘breathe’. Breathing allows movement of air via the fibres in the fabric, enabling its surface to stay cool and within the range of atmospheric temperature. For Roman blinds, heavier weight fabric will give a better drop. Curtains are also often used together with sheer fabrics which are translucent. Even when drawn, sheers allow some light into the room, unlike curtains which cut off light significantly. WHICH TYPES ARE SUITABLE FOR UPHOLSTERY? Heavyweight fabrics which are durable are suitable for upholstery. Upholstery fabrics sold under our brand, Atmosphere, pass the International Rub Test for durability and therefore each upholstery fabric has been categorised as either light or of dual usage (curtain and upholstery) depending on its suitability for use as curtains or upholstery
