Friday, August 24, 2012

Popular Materials Used for Curtains

Curtain is a piece of cloth used for decorating your home by simply hanging on the windows, doors, walls with the help of hooks and rods. These curtains blocks light, dust, sounds and air coming from outside into the inside of your house. It also provides privacy. The regulation of the light, temperature inside the house depends on the fabric type of the curtain you chooses. The common materials used to make curtains is silk, cotton, wool, linen, synthetics etc,.

Curtains which are made of silk are very expensive because it provides luxurious and classy appearance that no other fabrics gives you. These curtains have the tendency to rot when it is exposed to sunlight.

Curtains made of cotton are inexpensive and versatile fabric. This fabric is suitable for weaving different styles of curtains such as from plainer looks to classy and sophisticated looks. This fabric is best suitable for all kinds of rooms. These curtains are easy to maintain.

Woolen fabrics are also best suitable for curtains. There are many types of wools are there. The price of these woolen curtains depends on the quality of the wool. These curtains also looks good whenever you hang on the wall. The main disadvantage is that it absorbs moisture and is not suitable for humid areas.

Linen curtains are efficient and cheaper than the silk and wool curtains. These curtains can be suitable to hang at every place in your home. There are many styles available in this linen curtains because linen can be woven into both light and heavy weaves. It is easy to maintain but whenever you wash be careful that there is a chance of wrinkling.

Synthetic curtains such as nylon and polyester are excellent choices for decorating homes because they are easy to maintain and do not absorb much moisture. Many people prefer for these curtains because of the toughness and great looks of the fabric.

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