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Sound Absorption Curtains - 0.95 Aw - A-Rated Curtains

**** If colours are not able to be selected it means they are not in stock. Stock will be on order and we can custom quote for you with advice about Leadtime. Please get in contact with the sales team - Sales@direct-fabrics.co.uk ****

Our curtains have been certified by SRL for acoustic absorption to 0.95 AW "A-Rated". When tested as a double fullness curtain mounted 100mm from a wall. This means they are reducing the sound reverberation in a space. The fabric is economical and drapes beautifully.

The Herringbone face fabric is 360gsm

Notice: This is the absorption curtain if you want to use this as a room divider and block sound we have a different product. IF you are looking to stop noise coming through a window then we have a further product. Both can be viewed here. Acoustic Curtains
Sound Proof Curtains
Sound Absorbtion

It reduces most noise around a space.

Dimout acoustic Curtains
90% Dimout

Even thought unlined these curtains will stop light entering a space or leaving a space including office lights, street lights and more

Thermal Curtains
Thermal Regulation

Curtains can be lined with a sealed 2 pass lining that stops heat loss and heat entry.

Fabric Swatches
Beautiful High Quality Fabrics

We offer 1 Main Range, but we can use any fabric with our acoustic lining.

The herringbone range has passed a certified acoustic report. This means it is ideally suited for sound absorption as it is graded A for EN ISO 354:2003. It has passed the classification A standard so it will absorb sound at a variety of frequencies. A sound absorption of 0.95aw


Our acoustic curtain lining when combined with our face fabric has been certified for acoustic insulation of 4db when used with a window

We have an amazing article that tells you a lot about acoustics and soundproofing curtains and sound acoustic curtains. READ HERE

Washing / Cleaning Information Face Fabric 30 Degrees (When Blackout Lined)
Flame Retardant Certified Rating BS5867 Part 2B
Delivery Currently 3-4 Weeks
Flame Retardant Yes
Fabric Style Plains
Fabric Width (cm) 150
Pattern Repeat Vertical (cm) 1
Composition 100% Polyester
Features Flame Retardant
Customer Questions
What are my Curtain Lining Options
We offer a range of linings for your curtains. These are offered with all the curtains we manufacture and you can choose the option based on the finish of curtains that you require. The main thing to understand is what you are trying to achieve, then...
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What are the different curtain heading options?
Please read this style guide for useful for information on heading choices for your curtains. You can go through our guide for choosing which heading style will work best in your room. They are in order of price with pencil pleat curtains being the ...
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How to Dress 3" Pencil Pleat Curtains
Information on how to dress and hang 3" Pencil Pleat Curtains
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What is Acoustic Absorbtion
Acoustic absorption refers to the process by which a material, structure, or object takes in sound energy when sound waves are encountered, as opposed to reflecting the energy. Part of the absorbed energy is transformed into heat and part is transmitted...
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Which Size Curtain Eyelet do i need for my poles?
When you use eyelet curtains on your eyelet curtain poles. You want to have space for the eyelet to glide across the curtain pole. We suggest using the following dimater eyelets with the following poles Eyelet Size Pole Diameter 44mm ...
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Absorption Curtains and Tracks
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Direct Fabrics installed curtain tracks and curtains for a hall. Improve acoustics for the space and the tracks run very smoothly.

Acosutic Absorption curtains

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Good workmanship
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Good workmanship. Good service.

Grey Herringbone

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Bespoke order fulfilled on time.
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Bespoke order fulfilled on time. Customer service was so helpful, communicative and patient with requirements and changes. Have the curtains up now and very pleased. Fit the purpose exactly
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Curtain installation a great success
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Our personalised advisers were a huge help in putting our order together. They put a quote together instantly, and also understood that as a charity everything at our end took a while to confirm and go ahead. The curtains are a great match and the swatches were a really good guide. The acoustics in the space are much improved, light and heat control a real bonus, and the curtains are well made and look great! Both Lizzie and Jane were endlessly patient about several tweaks to our order, and the fitting went smoothly and without any upheaval or drama. Many thanks to the whole team.
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Excellent Service and Products
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Nice company to deal with. Very quick to help with my questions, and I'm very pleased with the quality of my curtains. Highly recommended.
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Excellent Customer Service
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Direct Fabrics answered my queries promptly sending a number of samples of their fabrics on request. I am very pleased with the curtains which I purchased for my local Guide Hall.
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Now they are installed, the room feels more cosy and the acoustics are completely different (there’s less echoing and reverberation).
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I contacted Direct Fabrics as I wanted a set of curtains that would reduce echoing in my open plan kitchen extension. I spoke to Jane Lovell who was very helpful in specifying the most appropriate fabric based on my needs (sound absorption). After I gave a detailed drawing with measurements, Jane provided a detailed quotation with everything I needed. There was a delay as the fabric I wanted was on back order, but the wait was worth it. Now they are installed, the room feels more cosy and the acoustics are completely different (there’s less echoing and reverberation). Direct Fabrics were very professional and helpful from start to end, and I would highly recommend them to anyone.
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My first contact with this company
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My first contact with this company shows them to be friendly, helpful, experienced with fabrics and respectful and communicative with customers and I plan to work with them again.
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Warmly Recommended
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Excellent, well-informed helpful advice for a pair of acoustic sound-absorbing curtains and track, followed by rapid making up and delivery. Warmly recommended.
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The sound absorbing curtains look very nice and we’re hung up today.
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The sound absorbing curtains look very nice and we’re hung up today. I don’t like buying anything online, preferring to actually see the item before committing. However we were able to get advice from Jane Lovell on the phone which put our minds at rest. We won’t know how effective they are until Monday but having spent over £500 on them we are hoping it will be money well spent.
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Studio Curtain
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The customer advice and service has been excellent. My queries were quickly answered and they even double checked I had ordered what I meant to with a quick call to make sure. Would definitely use again when needing a bespoke curtain for a studio.
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Fantastic service, will definitely use again!
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Fantastic service, will definitely use again!
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The acoustic absorbing curtains have been great and perform as we hoped,
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We bought poles and 3 pairs of acoustic absorbing curtains (2.5m drop x 3m wide) for our rooms where we had replaced carpet with solid floors. The acoustic absorbing curtains have been great and perform as we hoped, stopping the echos. We found the website easy to follow, responses to questions were quick, samples arrived quickly (small but they were free). The quality of curtain making is good, and they are washable (a definite plus). There is a slight sheen to the fabric which helps to lighted the appearance. Everything arrived in the times we were advised. Would definitely use again
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Product excellent; delivery time extended - maybe it was stuck in the Suez Canal!
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Product excellent; delivery time extended - maybe it was stuck in the Suez Canal!
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Great Service
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Great service Great service. Prices very reasonable. always answer queries promptly
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The sales team are very helpful
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The sales team are very helpful, answering calls and chats quickly and getting answers. The curtains I ordered were delivered earlier than they quoted.
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Excellent communication answered all questions promptly.
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Excellent communication answered all questions promptly.
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How to Measure For Curtains, Blinds and Tracks.



Pen and Paper

For recording your
measurements.

Helper

Someone to assist if your
windows are large .

Metal Tape Measure

As this will allow you to get a
rigid full length measurement.





Make sure your curtain tracks and poles are fitted in the position you want.


Choose the type of curtains that you would like and how you want to hang your curtains. See our heading styles guide


We recommend fitting your hardware first before measuring, this avoids any issues with not getting the perfect fit.

 

Measure your window using our main guide. Quick summary below. Remember wave, pinch, and designer headings require slightly different measurement

Measure in 3 places and take the shortest drop – Floors and ceilings can run out.

Double / Triple check your measurements

how to measure for curtains



Choosing your Curtain Track Width

The width of the curtain track should extend past your window this allows for the curtains to stack back away from your window and allow light in.

Measure your recess and then add on 15cm on either side. For acoustics , we recommend further to fully cover the window and the surrounding area. In our test we added an additional 30cm to the width and also made the curtain floor length.

Wave curtains, for every 100cm of track the curtains will stack circa *18cm

Eyelet curtains, they will stack back circa 10cm per *70cm of track width

Pencil Pleat will stack approx 25% of the track width. eg. 210cm track will stack 52.5%

* all dependent on thickness of fabric



Selecting your Curtain Drop

Where to Measure From for Different Type of Curtains

Type of Curtains

Fitted On

Where to Measure from - to desired length

Pencil Pleat Curtains

Curtain Track

Top of the Track - If using a extra wide track or designer track like silent gliss metropole, then measure from the underside of the track.

Pencil Pleat Curtains

Curtain Pole

Measure from small ring at the bottom of eye under the ring, this is where your curtain clips into.

Eyelet Curtains

Curtain Pole – Only

Top of the pole *we add on the upstand to our curtains,

Pinch Pleat Curtains

Curtain Track

The underside of the track

Wave Curtains

Curtain Track Designer Pole

The glider underneath the track. The curtain will sit under the track.

Acoustic Curtains

See Heading Style of Choice above

Same but make sure wider than normal ideally 30cm past either side and 30 above. Also to the floor.

 

How to Measure for Blinds going Inside the Recess

How to measure for blinds inside thet recess

  • Measure the exact width of the recess in three places; at the top of the recess, in the centre of the recess and near the bottom - then take the  smallest size.
  • Measure the exact drop of the recess in three places on the left hand side of the recess, in the centre of the recess and on the right hand side of the recess - then take the smallest size.
  • We will take one cm off the finished width size you have given us, to allow for the blind to pull up and down easily.
  • Double check your measurements
  • Cord Safety - Mounting Height - We ask for the mounting height of your blinds to allow for the cord to be 150cm off the ground. If mounting at 210cm This is what you enter in the Fitting height box. We make a deduction to ensure the cord is 150cm from the floor. Thus the cord loop will be 60cm

How to Measure Outside of the Recess


  • Measure the recess in 3 places on the width and also 3 places on the drop. Take the widest measurement.
  • Measure the width of the actual recess plus an additional amount – Usually from 7cm-15cm whatever you think looks appropriate. This is for overlap.
  • Measure the exact drop of the recess. The blind would be fitted above the recess, so check the space above and add an amount on to the drop – usually from 7-15cm
  • These sizes you have taken will be the size of the finished blind.

  • Double check your measurements
  • Cord Safety - Mounting Height - We ask for the mounting height of your blinds to allow for the cord to be 150cm off the ground. If mounting at 210cm This is what you enter in the fitting height box. We make a deduction to ensure the cord is 150cm from the floor. Thus the cord loop will be 60cm



Cubicle Tracks you have to measure with right angles from wall to wall where you want the track to go

Draw your room on a piece of paper with a sky view

Now measure from the wall to wall for straight tracks,

L Shape Tracks Measure to a point on the floor and mark with a piece of tape. Then for the other sides measure from the other wall to that point.

Always check for obstructions and fitting issues you may need to work around


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