A revolution in the textile market is the emergence of such heat-resistant material as blackout.
What is this new product, what is the difference between blackout curtains and ordinary curtains that are familiar to use?
Blackout fabric has a unique and important property - the structure of the fabric is such that it does not transmit natural light at all, and darkens the room one hundred percent.
Relatively recently, this product exploded on the market.
To ensure comfortable healthy sleep for Finns during the daytime (during the period when the country has white nights), they came up with a material that retains natural light.
If you think that this fabric is just a black canvas that does not allow light to pass through, then you are deeply mistaken.
There are a variety of products made from this fabric, and therefore are perfect for any interior - for a country house, apartment, business office, public place.
Needless to say, IKEA blackout curtains will perfectly complement any interior style, be it hi-tech, modern or strict classic.
The main differences between Blackout and conventional curtain fabrics
This innovative new product in the world of textiles quickly transformed the very idea of curtains. Now they are not only a decorative element of the room, but also full-fledged protection from heat and light.
The fabric itself is recreated using a multi-layer method - two or three layers, usually of specially treated curtain fabric, plus acrylic foam, sometimes chemical impregnation is used. And such material does not allow sunlight to pass through almost 100%.
Care
How to wash blackout curtains in a washing machine? The answer to this question is quite simple:
- Select delicate mode;
- We set the temperature to no more than 40 degrees;
- Set the spin mode to limited.
You also need to pay attention to the fact that you only need to wash it in an automatic machine, where you can independently set the above modes. and washing is possible only if the curtains are made of three-layer weaving.
If you want to keep your curtains made of this material in excellent condition for as long as possible, do not forget about their care. Care consists of 3 main components:
- Wash
- Ironing
- Getting rid of dust
We have already talked about washing, now we will explain how to remove dust from curtains: just vacuum them once a month using a small attachment from a vacuum cleaner. It is not necessary to iron blackout curtains. They straighten quickly after washing, but if you don't like a slight unevenness or crease left on the fabric, go over it with a low-heat iron or steamer.
Read more information about how to care for curtains made from this material in our special section.
Advantages of blackout curtains in the interior:
- Long service life.
- Blackout fabric for curtains does not wrinkle. And this is quite important, especially if the design of the curtains can wrinkle the fabric, and this spoils the appearance of the curtains themselves.
- Thermal insulation is the main advantage. In addition to light protection, heat protection has been added. And this is important if the summer is hot and the windows are on the sunny side.
- Soundproofing. The density of the fabric is such that it can perform soundproofing tasks and reduce street noise.
- Heat resistance allows the use of this material in rooms with an increased level of safety requirements.
- Easy to care for. Odors are not absorbed into this material and dust particles do not stick to it.
- Hypoallergenic.
- Wide choose.
Regulating the flow of sunlight using curtains
Only Blackout fabric can completely block the flow of sunlight. Absolute darkness on a clear sunny day - only with their help. This is necessary if work occurs mainly on the night shift, and during the day you need to sleep. Also, such curtains will be very useful if you live in latitudes where there are white nights.
When you need to recreate semi-diffused light or just shade, then such curtain designs as Roman and roller blinds will help. Just like the previous curtain designs, pleated curtains will help to completely close the window and just get rid of prying eyes.
Areas of use
The main area of application is sewing curtains , which have different shapes. These can be Roman blinds, drapes, pleated curtains, roller curtains.
Textiles are used for:
- decorating interior elements;
- as a material for upholstery of upholstered furniture, bedspreads and covers;
- for decorating a theater stage.
Blackout fabric color range
Having decided on the type of curtains that will be on the windows, you will need to decide what color, shade and what pattern the fabric itself will have.
When looking at photos of blackout curtains, you need to take into account that in reality they will still be darker than in the photo itself. Because in an apartment there will be less light.
The choice of blackout fabrics is no less than ordinary fabrics for curtains. Manufacturers are constantly offering new collections. Nowadays laconic design solutions are in fashion.
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By choosing blackout curtains, white glossy or matte, you can completely transform the interior and emphasize the overall styling.
Beige tones of curtains are giving way to gray shades, so modern gray blackout curtains will be very appropriate and will highlight the modern design in your apartment. Also very interesting will be current prints that fit into the finished interior.
Types of models
There are several types of fabric that have light-protective properties. They are used in the production of black-outs. Such fabrics include:
- Original . A fabric that is today the standard solution for sewing Blackout curtains. Polyester fabric with a satin weave has a density of 274 g/m2. Manufacturers use three-layer weave of fibers, due to which the desired effect is achieved.
- Shine . The original canvas is taken as a basis. But it is complemented by satin threads, which create a reflective effect. What gives the material a silvery glow.
- Street . Translated from Shakespeare's language it means “street”. As you might guess, the properties of the canvas are made in such a way that it is possible to use the fabric outside the home. For example, in the manufacture of awnings and tents. The material is impregnated with special substances that make it resistant to low temperatures, solar ultraviolet radiation and precipitation. Today, street fabric is increasingly used in the manufacture of advertising banners.
- With Trevira fibers . Nowadays, manufacturers pay great attention to creating non-flammable curtain fabrics. A few years ago, special impregnations were used for this. Modern fabrics use Trevira fibers to improve fire safety. In addition to being resistant to fire and not supporting combustion, such threads give the fabric greater rigidity. When in contact with an open flame, the material is capable of self-extinguishing. Compounds hazardous to humans are not released into the air. Curtains made from this fabric are used in places with large crowds of people: cinemas, restaurants, concert halls, etc.
- Linen . Do not think that this type of linen is made from linen. Blackouts that fall into this category are made of polyester fiber. Which gives the canvas a relief texture reminiscent of linen fabrics. Such curtains perfectly imitate antique tapestry fabrics, which is what interior designers use.
Blackout curtains can have different types of designs. You can order such curtains made in Japanese style, rolled, pleated or classic.
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