What is a Curtain Fabric?
The most common types of curtain fabric are cotton, silk, linen, polyester, velvet, acrylic, rayon, brocade, lace and voile.
Curtain Fabric Suppliers In South Africa
Khan Curtain Fabrics & Linen Wholesalers
Address: 64B Lilian Ngoyi St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ and close at 5 pm
Phone: +27 72 135 3757
Fabric Superstore
Address: Please call for Appointment & Address, Lakeside, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa
Areas served: Cape Town
Hours: Open ⋅ and close at 6:30 pm
Phone: +27 87 379 5170
The Fabric Warehouse
Address: 11 Van Tonder St, Sunderland Ridge, Centurion, 0157, South Africa
Areas served: Centurion
Hours: Open ⋅ and close at 5 pm
Phone: +27 12 666 7988
How many Metres of fabric do I need for curtains?
I always prefer to be generous and use 2 ½ times the width, skimpy curtains don’t look good and you can always use any extra fabric for cushions or tie-backs.
Multiply the finished width of the curtain, say 150cm, by the required fullness. Round up to the nearest full number, this is how many widths you need.
How to buy fabric to make curtains?
Most curtains require a minimum of double fullness depending on the heading and the look you want to achieve. We recommend using 2.5 times fullness to create a luxurious look.
First, you will need to multiply the width of your rail by two. Divide this by the cut width of your fabric i.e 137cm/ 54”.
How long does Curtain Fabric last?
| Item | Years |
|---|---|
| Draperies – Lined | five years |
| Draperies – Unlined | four years |
| Draperies – Sheer | three years |
| Draperies – Glass Fiber | four years |
Which fabrics make beautiful curtains?
Sheer, voile or lace Curtains offer a light and airy feel to any space. Like linen, they’re super sheer and provide some privacy
without blocking out any light. Other popular curtain fabric options include cotton, silk, and velvet.