Types of Curtain Fabric
Visual Guide to Curtain Fabric Types & Styles
This page originally started out as a written glossary of fabrics, but we decided that it really wasn't that practical in terms of visualising the different types of fabric.
Feedback also showed there was some confusion in appreciating the difference between the type of fabric, the type of weave and the actual style or design.
For example, a silk fabric could be a plain weave or a damask with a jacquard design; a cotton could be glazed, woven or printed.
Whilst this guide is currently very much a work in progress, we hope the new visual guide to curtain fabric types will give you more of an idea of
- the types of fabric
- the types of weave and
- the different fabric designs that are currently available
Silk fabric is a good choice for luxurious curtains as it drapes beautifully and is actually quite hard-wearing. Silk is a natural fabric spun from the cocoons of silkworms but is often mixed with other fibres, such as wool, cotton or viscose.
Check our visual reference guide for silk curtain fabric
Linen is a natural fabric, created from fibres in the stem of the flax plant. Pure linen is a light, crisp fabric and is often used in voiles, combined with silk for a lustrous finish, or mixed with cotton to create a softer, linen union.
Check our visual reference guide for types of linen curtain fabric
Lining fabric is essential to preserve the longevity of your curtain fabric and also the draping quality of your curtains. Curtain lining is usually cotton or a cotton/polyester mix with the benefit of various finishes and weights.
Check our visual reference guide for types of curtain lining fabric