| This article provides useful, detailed | | | | choose from bouclé, chintz, cotton sateen, |
| information about Curtain Fabric. | | | | linen and sheeting. If it is for a casual |
| | | | room choose from broadcloth, burlap, canvas, |
| Fabric curtains are perhaps most popular | | | | corduroy, denim, muslin, poplin, suede cloth |
| among window treatments. You may opt for a | | | | or tweed. |
| light fabric or the heavier drape. With the | | | | |
| different types of fabrics on the market, | | | | Don\'t forget to check the label for washing |
| your choice is endless. | | | | instructions. |
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| Your selection will depend on the color of | | | | Before you look for fabric make sure you |
| the room, privacy required, how hot or cold | | | | measure your window accurately. To determine |
| you want it to be and the amount of light you | | | | the length of the pole to hang the curtain |
| prefer entering your room. For instance, if | | | | from, you first have to decide on the length |
| you want to optimize the amount of light | | | | of the curtain: sill length, below sill |
| entering your room, choose a light fabric | | | | length or floor length. The thickness of the |
| with light color and soft patterns on it | | | | pole will also depend on the weight of the |
| rather than a heavy drape. If your window | | | | fabric. The width of the curtain should be a |
| gets a lot of sunlight, avoid using dark | | | | little more than the width of the window. It |
| colored materials, as they will fade quickly. | | | | can be up to three times the width of the |
| Other parameters you should keep in mind | | | | window if you want a lot of gathers. |
| while choosing fabric for curtains is size of | | | | |
| the room, the shape of the window and the | | | | Lining your curtain protects it from damage |
| color and upholstery of the furniture. | | | | due to dust, sunlight (especially if its dark |
| | | | colored curtain) and in insulating the room. |
| If your are buying curtains for a room that | | | | You need not line your fabric curtain if |
| is used formally, use fabrics such as | | | | they\'re light, you don\'t want to cut off |
| brocade, damask, faille, silk, velvet or | | | | too much sunlight and the room temperature is |
| velveteen. If it is for an informal room | | | | controlled. |