Choose The Right Blackout Curtain Fabric And Thickness

Blackout curtains are mostly used to increase your space beauty of also make your interior stylish. With the right blackout curtains, you can block the view from outside or maintain privacy in bedrooms. Many buyers in Dubai are choosing black colored curtains to block complete light. It is right, because colors always matter to give you long-lasting comfort and functionality. You should always choose bold colors, custom lining, and high-density fabric for blackout curtains.

Let’s explore the most trending fabric types for blackout curtains in Dubai.

Triple-Weave Polyester 

Triple-weave polyester is the best choice for a functional blackout curtain. With this fabric, you can improve your comfort, privacy, and light control. For a stylish look, you can also add an upper printed layer for a luxurious look in your interior. With triple-weave blackout curtains, it is very easy to block 100% light without disturbing your interior decor. So, these curtains are best for night shift workers.

Best For: You can use these curtains in your bedroom, home cinemas, nurseries, shift workers’ rooms, and kids’ rooms.

Thickness: For heavy blackout curtains, the thickness of the fabric is almost 250 to 300 GSM.

Bonus: triple-weave curtains increase thermal-insulation or noise-reduction.

Velvet Fabric 

Velvet fabric is also very effective for complete light blockage. You can also use velvet curtains for maximum light control. Velvet works best when lined with sheer curtain layer. Print your favourite design on velvet curtains for luxury look. These curtains are available in a wide range of colors like red, green, blue, and golden colors. With colorfull velvet, you can increase your property value or also make it beautiful or functional.

Best For: You can use these curtains in your living rooms, master bedrooms, and hallways.

Thickness: For heavy velvet curtains, the fabric thickness is almost 400 to 600 GSM.

Note: Velvet curtains are very hard to maintain. You need to dry-clean velvet curtains after 4 to 6 months.

Faux Silk With Lining 

Faux silk is not block out total light. You can block out most of light of the room by layering faux silk with velvet and other higher density fabrics. Faux silk fabric has a simple yet elegant design, with beautifully finished window treatment options available for Dubai homes. As compared to the other window treatments, they serve two distinct functions for any room: aesthetic benefits and play an important part in pest control and in reducing dust from entering your rooms.

Best For: Ideal for use in living rooms, lounges and dining rooms.

Thickness: The thickness that we recommend is 200 to 300 GSM for our silk designs.

Bonus: These curtains come in a wide assortment of colors and designs.

Microfibre Blackout Fabric 

Microfibre blackout curtains are also very functional and affordable choice for Dubai’s luxurious interior. You can use these curtains in your kid’s rooms and rental properties. Microfibre curtains can also be layered with a stylish blackout fabric for complete privacy and stylish look. Microfibres are synthetic materials used for curtains. So, you can also use these light-blocking synthetic curtains in your bathrooms and kitchens.

Linen Blend with Blackout Lining

Natural linen is very light in weight or add a beauty of nature to your interior. At Curtains Dubai, we also offer custom design services. From customization, print your favourite design on linen fabric. Match the color of the linen curtains with your bedroom wall and furniture color. After choosing a professional curtain supplier, you can also enjoy their experts’ help in the right color selection. Always choose the best blackout curtain type suitable for your area needs.

Understanding Curtain Thickness: GSM Explained 

Fabric weight is measured in GSM ( grams per square metre ). The higher the GSM value, the more durable and long-lasting the fabric is. For blackout curtains, mostly designers use GSM to choose the right fabric. Here’s a quick breakdown,

• Curtains with weights between 100 to 200 GSM are very light in weight and only used for layering with other curtains.
• Blackout curtains with 200 to 300 GSM and very good for light blocking and privacy.
• Similarly, curtains with GSM value between 300 to 400 are very heavy and used for bedrooms to maintain privacy.
• The most durable blackout curtain fabric comes with a GSM value of 400+. These curtains are used for 100% light blocking and privacy.

Every room has different needs and demands for blackout curtains. Before making the final decision, always consider your room’s needs first.

Bedrooms 

For bedrooms, our expert designers always prefer high-quality and double-layered blackout curtains. After using these curtains, you can make a stylish window treatment without compromising functionality. Mostly, homeowners love blackout curtains with 300 GSM thickness. You can also layer linen, sheer, and printed fabric layer on blackout curtains for a stylish look.

Living Rooms 

Living rooms need a stylish window covering for welcoming interiors. Mostly, people are using faux silk curtains with linen blends for living rooms in Dubai. You can also buy living room curtains in eyelet or pinch-pleat style for a luxurious look. Match the blackout curtains color with your living room furniture and flooring color.

Kid’s Rooms & Nurseries 

For a kid’s room, you need complete darkness.

• Use thick blackout curtains for your kid’s peaceful sleep.
• Add a decorative cartoon character print fabric layer above blackout curtains.
• Always choose blackout curtains in your kid’s favourite color and design.

Home Office & Media Rooms 

Home offices needs complete privacy and quite interior for focus work. In Dubai, we prefer high-quality blackout curtains made from thick fabric. These curtainsabsorb unwanted noise or improve your focus during work. Moreover, blackout curtains are also very effective for light control and to protect your private data.

Proper installation can increase the lifespan of your blackout curtains or also enhance your curtains’ functionality. Here is how you can install blackout curtains:

• Always start the installation process with a window measurement.
• Measure the length and width of your window precisely.
• Hang curtains perfectly by using durable curtain rods and tracks.
• Always buy a 15 to 20 cm long curtain for precise fitting.
• Check the quality of the fabric before installation.
• For more precise results, hire a professional installation team from Curtains Dubai.
• A professional team has advanced tools and uses custom techniques for flawless fitting.

Selecting the right blackout curtain is very important to enhance complete privacy in your interior. Besides functionality, blackout curtains also add a stylish look to your interior because of their custom-print fabric. Blackout curtains improve your indoor temperature and protect your furniture from fading. With a stylish blackout curtain, you can increase your space property value. Many options are available in blackout curtain fabric, but the most trendy and functional fabric type is triple-weave polyester blackout curtains. These curtains are very beneficial for maximum light control.

If you are still unsure which fabric is suitable for blackout curtains, then you can consult Curtain Dubai designers. Their designers help clients in the selection of the right color and design for blackout curtains without compromising your interior decor. Buy custom-made blackout curtains to customize the special fabric for blackout window covering.

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