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Curtain Heading Options

Pencil Pleat Heading

Traditional and simple. This low cost heading has always been our best seller and looks great in all settingsAll our curtains come pulled and hooked - ready to hang

44mm Eyelets

Modern and slip on to the pole. Perfect for a modern finishOnly compatible with curtain poles, either 35mm or 28mm or smaller

Triple Pinch Pleat

A decorative heading for a fixed pleat that looks decadent

80mm Wave

A Soft Pleat that only works with wave curtain tracks. Beautiful and modern.

Recess Fitting of Blinds or Outside Fitting of Blinds

RECESS FITTING BLINDS

Measure the recess in 3 places in the width and the drop. Use the smallest measurement for the width and the drop.

We will make a deduction so the blind fits to that size

Outside of Recess or Exact Blind Size

Usually allow your blind to overlap between 5-10cm. Or to the width of the overhang of the window sill so everything lines up.

We will make your blinds to the exact size required.

Heading Style Options

How to Measure The Track / Pole Width

Measure the full length of the track and add on any overlaps.

Poles, Measure the width of the pole excluding the the finials. Curtains will not cover finials so they don;t need to be this wide.

Curtains2bedding make allowance for fullness and pleating. We use the track width entered to calculate this.

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How to Measure Track / Pole Width

Measure the full track width plus any overlaps. This is your total track widthFor Poles Measure the pole only excluding the finials.Curtains2bedding make allowances for fullness and in curtains, as a rule of thumb we allow circa 1.9x fullness on our curtains.

Acoustic Lining Options

Finest Flame Retardant Linings (FR)

More info

Unlined Curtains

An Economical Option - Ideal if the fabric is dimout or blackout without any lining. See product decription to check.

Standard Polyester FR

Ideal to add weight and drape to the material

BS5867 Part2C Certified
Washable 50 Times, Max Washes Lowest of both face and lining fabric

Thermal Blackout FR Lining

Heavy Weight Thermal Blackout Lining

BS5867 Part 2B Certified
Washable 12 Times 30 degree delicate wash

Washable Dimout Lining FR

A Lining Specifically for Care Homes where heavy laundry is require

BS5867 Part 2C Certified
Washable 50 Times - Max Washes Lowest of both face and lining fabric

Fleece Blackout Interlining FR

Heavyweight fleece lining

BS5867 Part 2b Certified
Washable 12 Times - Max Washes Lowest of both face and lining fabric
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How to Measure Track / Pole Width

Measure the full track width plus any overlaps. This is your total track widthFor Poles Measure the pole only excluding the finials.Curtains2bedding make allowances for fullness and in curtains, as a rule of thumb we allow circa 1.9x fullness on our curtains.

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Pencil Pleat / Pinch Pleat

For a pencil pleat or pinch pleat heading, measure from the top of the track or the small eye on the ring of the pole to just 1.5cm above the floor, or approximately 15-20cm below the window sill - you can use your best judgement for where you'd like your curtain drop to end. This is your finished hem to hem drop.

Both headings can be adjusted when fitting using the multi pocket tape and hooks for Pencil and the pin on hook for Pinch pleat.

80mm Wave Heading

Measure from the underside of the track to 1.5cm above the floor. Or 15-20cm below the window sill. This will be your finished hem to hem drop

Remember only compatible with wave curtain tracks

44mm Eyelet Heading

Measure from the top of the pole to 1.5cm above the floor, or approximately 15cm to 20cm below the window sill depending on where you'd like the curtains to hang to.

This is your finished top of pole to hem drop. Curtains2bedding add Approximately 3cm to the curtain called the upstand above the top of the eyelet. This does not affect the hanging length of your curtains, but creates a finished look - you don't need to account for this additional 3cm in your measurements if ordering from Curtains2bedding.com

Lining Options

All lining options from direct Fabrics are flame retardant certified to BS5867 and can be used in commercial environments.

Unlined Curtains are a good option if you are looking for a low cost option. If the fabric is dimout or blackout it will provide you with a good amount of shading for the rooms with these curtains, dimout will be 90%+ and blackout with a 3 pass coating will be 100% blackout. Obviously depending where the track is located it will depend how much light will come through.

Polyester Flame Retardant Lining

Standard polyester fr lining is a low cost option that provides extra fullness and helps your curtains drape better. The Polyester lining can be washed at 50 times and is inherently flame retardant. It will provide additional shade on standard fabrics and on dimout and blackout fabrics it is used to add a more luxurious feel.

3 Pass Blackout Flame Retardant Lining Ivory

3 Pass blackout lining is Direct Fabrics choice for all curtains as it makes a room have no light come through the curtain. Certified to BS5867 Part2B so can be washed 10 times. The 3 pass coating is very hard wearing and provides a thermal benefit aswell as making your curtain drape better.

Duo Lining Fleece Flame Retardant Lining Ivory

Duo Lining Fleece Blackout Lining, a very heavy weight full lining that is an interlined option with the 3 pass blackout lining attached. The Duo lining is an excellent acoustical absorber of sound and will improve room acoustics.

Category Archives: Roller Blinds

Types of Roller Blinds

Roller Blinds for Large Windows

How to Measure for Roller Blinds

Curtain Heading Options

Pencil Pleat Heading

44mm Eyelets

Triple Pinch Pleat

80mm Wave

How to Measure The Track / Pole Width

How to Measure Track / Pole Width

Finest Flame Retardant Linings (FR)

Unlined Curtains

Standard Polyester FR

Thermal Blackout FR Lining

Washable Dimout Lining FR

Fleece Blackout Interlining FR

How to Measure Track / Pole Width

Pencil Pleat / Pinch Pleat

80mm Wave Heading

44mm Eyelet Heading

Types of Roller Blinds

Roller Blinds for Large Windows

How to Measure for Roller Blinds

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