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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Blackout curtain fabric is a specially designed material that effectively blocks light from entering a room. This type of fabric typically features a dense weave or a 3-pass coating, which is a specialized treatment involving three layers of coating applied to the fabric. This 3-pass coating enhances the light-blocking properties of the curtain, providing excellent privacy and creating a darkened environment. Blackout curtains, with their 3-pass coating, are popular in bedrooms, home theaters, and spaces where light control is essential for better sleep, relaxation, or optimal viewing conditions. The coating helps to ensure maximum light absorption and minimizes the penetration of sunlight through the fabric.
Blackout curtain fabric offers several benefits, including:
- Blocking out light and providing maximum privacy
- Reducing outside noise and improving sleep quality
- Helping to insulate your home and reduce energy costs
- Protecting your furniture and carpets from fading due to sunlight exposure
- Enhancing the overall aesthetic of your space with its stylish and versatile designs
At Direct Fabrics, we offer a range of high-quality blackout curtain fabrics that are designed to deliver these benefits and more.
Yes, blackout curtain fabric can be used for a variety of other purposes besides curtains. It is commonly used for upholstery, cushions, and bedding, as well as for creating room dividers or soundproofing curtains. At Direct Fabrics, we offer blackout curtain fabric by the meter, so you can use it for any DIY project or custom design that you have in mind.
Direct Fabrics' blackout curtain fabrics offer several benefits. First and foremost, they provide complete darkness in any room, making them an excellent choice for bedrooms or media rooms. In addition to their light-blocking properties, they also provide insulation, which can help reduce energy costs by keeping the room cooler in summer and warmer in winter. They also offer privacy and noise reduction, making them a great option for any room in the house.
As a family business, we at Direct Fabrics aim to provide a uniquely professional and personalised service for all our customers, however big or small. We work within contract furnishings sectors and have over 60 years of experience, ensuring we provide unparalleled quality in all projects we assist in. We are only too aware that each customer will have individual requirements, whether it’s a metre of fabric or a contract for a hotel, school or nursing home, we’ll be able to tailor our service for you.
All members of our customer service team pride themselves on giving every customer clear concise advice and informing you, whatever stage your order’s at, from quick quotations to receiving free samples, and then post-order. When you pick up the phone, you’re able to speak to the team between 9am-5pm from Monday to Friday. You may even speak to the Director himself as he plays a keen role in the day-to-day operations of the company.
Our humble story started with Joe Simon commenced trading in 1947, his market stall was the place to buy velvet in the North East. The chances are that if you are from the North East, a member of family will remember the ‘curtain men’, Joe and son Martin, from the early days. Nowadays Direct Fabrics is a third-generation family business; for over 60 years we have expanded our business with loyal and dedicated staff.
ECS Enterprises Ltd’s trading entity, Direct Fabrics, still prides itself on the same ethics that Joe and Martin Simon stood by. We share our passion for textiles with all our clients to make your projects run smoothly and ensure the quality of soft furnishings you expect from a British manufacturer. We continue to provide you with a comprehensive range of quality fabrics including bedding, towels and restaurant linens, all at competitive prices. We’re preferred by some of the most prestigious hotels including the Marriot, Sheraton, Hilton and many more.
We look forward to doing business with you and we look forward to receiving any questions or comments you may have.
Edward C. Simon
(Director)
ECS Enterprises t/a Direct Fabrics
Company Registration - 08543363
VAT Number 181905107
Our fabrics that feature sound absorption coefficients and an acoustic rating have these scores as a result of extensive laboratory testing alongside SRL Acoustics.
Contract curtains are required by law to be flame retardant, they must meet the BS5867 Part 2 Type B/C standards. We at Direct Fabrics offer a large range of fabrics that BSI have accredited with these standards.
Some other accreditations held by our several flame retardant fabrics include:
- NFPA 701 Part 1 & 2
- European EN 13773
- Italian Classe Uno
- IMO FTP Code 2010 Part 7
What are Blackout Curtain Fabrics?
Blackout curtain fabrics are curtain fabrics that usually have a flocked acrylic back on them which makes the fabric blackout. By applying this coating to the fabric you end up with a product that doesn't need lining to make it totally blackout. Blackout curtains are specially designed to block out all light. They are usually made of a thicker material and have a lining on the backside which prevents any light from coming through. Blackout curtains are made from blackout curtain fabric are found in Blackout curtains are an essential bedroom accessory for people who want to sleep late into the morning. They block out all light and let you sleep in without being disturbed by the sun rising, your partner getting up or just any other form of light coming through your window.
Therefore the main benefits of this type of fabric are;
- Total blackout
- Light weight curtains
- Low price for a quality hotel product
If you are wanting to blackout a room with a simple design that will work well for your business
Blackout Curtain Fabrics
Our blackout curtain fabric will not only impress your guests with its elegant look and feel but will also give you the privacy you need for an uninterrupted night's sleep. It's the perfect fabric for those who want to simplify their lives with smart solutions that work. The fabric of a blackout curtain will have a major impact on how well it performs its functions. Fabric can be made from cotton or polyester, but you should make sure to compare between that before making any purchases. Direct Fabrics blackout fabrics all have a blackout coating on the reverse which means they are of hotel quality. Also with this coating means that it has a anti stain layer over the material.
Why Choose Blackout Material - Fabric
Blackout curtain material is ideally suited for use in rooms where a total blackout is required. So hotels bedrooms, children's bedroom or scanning rooms.
Our range has been specifically chosen for the contract market, it is highly durable and makes up into fantastic contract soft furnishings. Blackout material is often used in theater productions and trade shows. It prevents outside distractions from entering the theater while also allowing in enough natural light to allow for a full-range of colors. We can use blackout material for many reasons. One of the most popular uses is in theater productions. Blackout curtains are extremely important because they prevent the actors from being distracted by any outside light and they also keep the audience focused on what's happening on stage.
Areas Blackout Curtain Fabric are Used
Blackouts are used primarily in contract environments in hotels and restaurants as they drape beautifully. Extra large windows are particularly well sited for use with blackout fabrics as the fabric is light weight and dont require a curtain lining.
Our blackout fabric for curtains are designed for use at home or in commercial enviroments.
Why Choose Direct Fabrics to Buy Blackout Fabrics in the UK
Direct fabrics is a specialist supplier to the trade and hotel sector. Carrying a large range of stock blackout fabrics that makes us the perfect supplier of contract blackout fabric in the UK. All samples are free and available for quick delivery.
Room darkening fabric is a type of window covering that helps to block out light and can also help to reduce noise if there is a busy street outside. Darkening fabrics come in several different types, from sheers that can be layered over the windows or heavier blackout curtains that will completely cover the window.