How to Choose Curtain Lining
How to Choose Curtain Lining
Lining transforms how your curtains look, feel, and perform. The right lining adds body to the fabric, protects it from sun damage, improves privacy, and controls how much light enters the room. Explore each lining type below to find the best match for your curtains and your space.
Unlined
Only for Sheers & Already 100% Blackout Curtains
Specification
- Unlined is only practical if your sheer or already-100%-blackout curtains do not need to block out any additional light.
- Unlined means the fabric alone, without anything added to keep light from breaking through.
- No lining fabric is applied — the curtain panel is a single layer.
Side Hem
- Side Hem: 1.25" W, 1 layer
- Bottom Hem: 3.5" H, 1 layer
Cafe Curtains
- Side Hem: 1.25" W, 2 layer
- Bottom Hem: 1.25" H, 3 layer
Off-white Lining
Designed For A Seamless Back Look
Specification
- Color: Off-White
- Material: Polyester
- Weight: 140gsm, fine and lightweight
- Light-blocking: 30%, the right amount of privacy
Ratio
- Sheer + Off-White Lining → 30–40% light-blocking
- Opaque + Off-White Lining → 40–99% light-blocking
*The final ratio also depended on the blackout property of the original curtain fabric.
Why White Lining?
- Achieve see-through looks easiest
- The fabric drapes more naturally
- Provides a clean, uniform look from outside
- Protect your curtains from sun damage
Triple Weave Lining
Thermal Lining - Ideal for Energy-efficient Use
Specification
- Color: Off-White
- Material: Polyester
- Weight: 200GSM, foam back
- Blackout: 65%
Ratio
- Sheer + Triple Weave Lining → 65–75% light-blocking
- Opaque + Triple Weave Lining → 60–95% light-blocking
*The final ratio also depended on the blackout property of the original fabric.
Why Triple Weave Lining?
- Improving combination of isolation to insulation
- Reduces amount of room hours to kitchen from air
- Effectively one way linked to sound energy
- Protect your curtains and upholstery from allowance
Blackout Lining
Blackout Lining - Tailored for Ultra 100% Blackout
Specification
- Color: Greyish White
- Material: Polyester
- Weight: 200GSM, lightweight
- Width: Foam coated
- Blackout: 100%, Complete darkness for maximized privacy
Ratio
- Standard Lining → 100% light-blocking
- Opaque + Blackout Lining → 100% light-blocking
*Curtains with added standard lining must be dry-cleaned.
Please note: The color area of the blackout lining is light ground, curtain original or not suitable for sheer or lightweight curtains due to 45%–70% of light due to potential color change.
Why Blackout Lining?
- 100% blackout function at its best
- Effectively one-way linked to serious comfort
- Allow your curtain collections to last even longer
- A more total blackout options without compromising style
Notes for Curtain Linings
- Curtains are not lined infinity, the four options we offer are made-to-order, pick whichever you want to fit your needs.
- The finished lining length is about 1.5" shorter than the finished length of the drapery panel which is the industry standard.
- The lining will sew on the finished width of the drape. In specific alternate deep pockets, no more of the lining is kept together.
- With a lining added on the back, the texture and choices of the curtain can be a lot harder and deeper.
- Color: All lining curtains are recommended to dry-clean first. Be machine wash on a gentle cycle and ONE panel per TOTAL per shot.