When it comes to choosing curtains for your home, there are a variety of materials to choose from. The type of material you choose will affect how your curtain looks and hangs, and how easy it is to clean. Depending on your style and coverage needs, choosing the right curtain material will help enhance the decor in your home. Read on to learn more about the different curtain materials available to you.
Polyester
Polyester isa synthetic or man-made fiber material. Shortened from its technical name, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which, if born, would be its legal name, is made by mixing ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid. Made in a lab from chemical compounds, polyester is a kind of plastic
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Cotton
Cotton fabric is one of the most commonly used types of fabrics in the world. This textile is chemically organic, which means that it does not contain any synthetic compounds. Cotton fabric is derived from the fibers surrounding the seeds of cotton plants, which emerge in a round, fluffy formation once the seeds are mature.
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Silk
Silkis anaturalproteinfiber, some forms of which can bewovenintotextiles. The protein fiber of silk is composed mainly offibroinand is produced by certain insectlarvaeto formcocoons.[1]The best-known silk is obtained from the cocoons of the larvae of themulberry silkwormBombyx morireared in captivity (sericulture). The shimmering appearance of silk is due to the triangularprism-like structure of the silk fibre, which allows silk cloth to refract incoming light at differentangles, thus producing different colors.
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Linen
Linen is a flax-based textile that is predominantly used for homeware applications. While linen is similar to cotton, it is made from fibers derived from the stems of the flax plant instead of the bolls that grow around cotton seeds.
Velvet
Velvet isa type of woven tufted fabric in which the cut threads are evenly distributed, with ashort, dense pile, giving it a distinctive soft feel.
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Linen Cotton
The combination of cotton and linen avoids the disadvantages each of the material has. The softness and smoothness of cotton resolve the roughness and skin friction issues of linen. On the other hand, the lightness of the cotton material is shouldered by the linen's stiffness. These blends and their unusual combination make it a perfect choice for summer clothing.