What fabric to choose for curtains: tips and photos

Before buying curtains, it is important to decide not only on their color, shape and size, but also to choose the most suitable fabric. Modern manufacturers offer a wide range of curtain fabrics, made of natural and artificial yarns. Before purchasing a suitable fabric, it is necessary to take into account some of the nuances so that the finished curtains fit harmoniously into the interior of the room.

Curtain fabric options

Curtain fabrics are presented in different types of materials, each of which has certain characteristics:

• Natural linen, which is considered one of the most environmentally friendly materials, is durable, not static, resistant to fungi, durable and "non-marking", acts as a natural antiseptic.

Belarusian linen is the best solution when choosing a natural high-quality fabric for curtains.  Linen perfectly holds its shape, therefore it drapes beautifully on the windows and allows designers to embody any ideas in the textile design of window openings. This fabric has several disadvantages - linen wrinkles quickly and is difficult to smooth, and also shrinks when washing. However, the sheer number of advantages outweighs several disadvantages.

• Natural silk looks expensive and elegant, the fabric stands out with a characteristic shine, shimmering in the light. An alternative to natural is inexpensive and fairly high quality artificial silk.

• Satin - a fabric made of cotton threads, similar in appearance to silk. Satin practically does not wrinkle and is considered a versatile material that can be picked up in any room.

• Atlas - thin, graceful fabric, which is often used to make curtains in the living room or bedroom. It goes well with light curtains made of delicate organza or chiffon.

• Jacquard - cotton fabric with the addition of synthetic threads, which is characterized by increased strength and durability. The type of synthetic threads used determines the final characteristics of the fabric, which is resistant to high humidity, temperature extremes, and sunlight.

A few tips for choosing fabric

Before buying a fabric for curtains, you should understand the features of the materials, each of which is more suitable for a particular room. Linen and satin are optimal for the kitchen and dining room, and in the children's room it is better to use light natural materials - cotton, satin, tulle. For the living room, you can select any fabrics that should be combined with the surrounding interior items. You can hang thick jacquard or linen curtains in a bright bedroom.