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Curtain Lining Information for Home Interior Decorating with Curtains and Drapery

Types of Curtain Linings

Curtain Lining

Curtain lining is often taken for granted. There are many types and they perform many different functions, but to keep it simple.
They provide fullness in a curtain, they protect the fabric from the dirt and grime entering from the window side, they act as an insulator, trapping heat between the lining and the curtain fabric, they protect the main fabric from sunlight, they protect the main fabric from any moisture that may arise on the window i.e. condensation which over time could cause mould.

Often linings are on a separate tape and can be removed and washed or replaced.
They can block out unwanted light and reduce street noise.
They provide a professional finish to window treatments, concealing the hems and raw edges.
So to conclude, it is a wise choice to line your curtains.

 

There are many different ways to manufacture curtain linings.

Tube Lining

This is creating seams with the curtain and lining fabrics.

Locked In Lining

These are sewn to the curtain vertically across the width.

Detachable Linings

These hang by a special heading tape from the same hooks as the curtain but they are not actually stitched to the curtain fabric.

Interlining

Interlining can be placed between two fabrics acting as a layer of insulation whilst bulking out curtains increasing their draping properties. It is a white or offwhite soft thick fabric which is often called Domette or Bumph.


Thermal linings can be used for any of the above methods of manufacture. Some fabrics are coated with a thermal coating and generally don't use a lining.

There are many types of linings - polycotton, calico, thermal coated, blackout. Blackout linings are ideal for bedrooms, as they totally block out the light.

 

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