Light-proof fabric "Blackout" (Blackout). Curtains opaque: overview, specifications, models

A few years ago and in our country, following the rest of the world, fabrics for the manufacture of curtains, which unites the common name "Blackout", are very popular. Nevertheless, far from everyone knows about this amazing fabric and especially do not have enough information about the use.

What it is

The term "blackout" refers in a special kind of fabric, created by special technology and possesses opaque properties. This feature also made the "Blackout" fabrics indispensable for the manufacture of curtains on the windows of any design - from classical to the most modern. In addition to the valuable property of retaining the sun's rays, these fabrics can also have fire-protective function. Therefore, they can be called ideal for use in any living space, especially in bedrooms.

Blackout fabric properties

Curtains from innovative fabrics were first made in Finland, the country of white nights, as it is called, so it is logical that it was here that the task of the invention of light-proof fabric was created, which preserves the diverse and attractive appearance and convenience of the usual fabric for curtains.

The largest Finnish fabric manufacturer Blackout Almedahls quickly made lightproof curtains very popular all over the world.

It would seem that there is enough and such a characteristic as light tightness that everyone is interested in the novelty. But this is not the only advantage that curtains have from Blackout, besides, very dense curtains made of ordinary cloth are also capable of absorbing sun rays sufficiently enough, creating a twilight. But the fabric "Blackout" in comparison with conventional fabrics has a number of undeniable and significant advantages. To fully appreciate precisely from the fabric Blackout curtains, you need to study the characteristics of this new material for the manufacture of opaque curtains.

Required characteristics of the fabric "Blackout" is considered to be the ability:

• Do not let the light from the street;
• It is good to keep fit and draped;
• Do not lose outward attractiveness from the bright sun (do not fade and burn out);
• Have a remarkable thermal insulation;
• To have a soundproofing feature;
• Have a special resistance to fire;
• When the fire starts, do not release additional toxic substances into the air.

As you can see, none of the classic types of fabrics for sewing curtains can boast of a similar set of unique useful characteristics.

Composition of the fabric "Blackout"

The fabric has in its composition as many as three textile bases, acrylic foam and a certain set of chemicals. In an effort to increase the fire protection component, a number of fabric manufacturers impregnate this type of textiles with a special composition.

Each of the three layers of material is made using a special thread weaving technology, which makes it possible to make all layers very thin. When the layers are joined, a very dense web with the aforementioned unique properties is formed.

Care for opaque curtains

Unlike other types of dense fabrics for curtains, the fabric "Blackout" is easy to care for. It can be washed in warm water (about 40 degrees). Machine washing is possible in manual or delicate mode. It can also be pressed in the machine, but not more than 400 revolutions, but even without machine spinning, the material can quickly dry itself, but for drying, the fabric should be placed not in the sun. The undoubted advantage of such curtains is also the fact that they can not be ironed, since they keep the shape well. Minor creases or wrinkles can be eliminated with a warm iron. It is often not necessary to wash curtains made of Blackout material, it is enough to wash them once every six months, because one of their properties is to repel dust and dirt. Undoubtedly, and this eloquent fact of convenience of using curtains "Blackout."

Types of curtains

Currently, the buyer is offered a sufficient number of fabric options "Blackout." Choosing a variety of such a fabric, you need to decide in advance with the shape of the curtains. The material can have differences in the following parameters:

• Degree of opacity;
• Web density;
• Color solutions, the presence or absence of prints;
• Presence or absence of a substrate;
• Presence or absence of additions in the form of special metal sputtering.

The variety of the proposed types of fabrics and curtains made of different styles and colors allow them to successfully fit into almost any room, become a decoration of the room. Curtains are made for any window systems, including Blackout roller blinds, which fit into almost any room, stylishly complementing it.

In addition to the universal and popular blackout blinds, you can choose Japanese curtains, as well as possible suitable for design in the oriental style, very popular in modern homes. Japanese curtains look great in combination with panoramic window openings.

This fabric is also sewed curtains-pleated - an ideal design for the arched window and other window openings with a non-standard configuration.

Curtains "Blackout" with success are made and in the most widespread classical variant of curtains, suitable absolutely to any interior and functional value of a room, after all the choice of a color palette and prints of a material does not concede in a variety of any habitual curtain fabric.

Blackout roller blinds

Despite the constant popularity of classics, roller blinds are gaining more and more fans, replacing not only the classic versions of curtains, but also blinds. Of course, this fact could not but affect the popularity of the material for creating this kind of curtains.

Roller blinds "Blackout" can have a different degree of opacity: from translucent to the most dense. Transparent roller blinds can beautifully scatter light and perform decorative loading. Very good look such products paired with heavy curtains.

Blackout blind blackout blinds can be made using the dimout technology, so the heat output is delayed, and light from the street is only partially passed. This is the most optimal choice for classrooms, as well as a furnished loggia or even for a balcony, especially on the sunny side. They are ideal for a conservatory or a winter garden. "Blackout" with maximum protection from light is indispensable for bedrooms and nurseries, can be used in a room with a home theater or darkroom.

The technology, called "day-night", acting as a blind, allows you to adjust the flow of light horizontal strips of fabric, fixed on a transparent basis, it looks much more interesting than blinds and at the same time easier to care for.

Rolling blinds Black out can be made for windows of any size and configuration. Roller blinds are equipped with special slats with guides that exclude lateral lumens and ugly sagging of the fabric. The fabric is fixed to the shaft above the window opening, and when opened, it folds into an aesthetic roll.

Curtains Inspire Blackout

The production of such a variety of textiles as Blackout curtains is established at many manufactory enterprises around the world, and the most famous of them are Junkers & Mullers GmbH from Germany, Calcutta in Belgium and Coulisse from Holland.

In Russia, too, produce curtains Blackout. "Leroy Merlin", for example, offers its customers roller blinds, produced under its own brand Inspire.

Uniform blind roller blind Inspire the right color fits perfectly in almost any room with any design. The light filter is suitable for dimming a bedroom or a nursery, for an office, a home theater, for the convenience of working at a computer. A light or dark cloth without prints or with an unobtrusive, soft pattern is successfully combined with the textiles of the second additional curtains of any colors, wallpaper and other materials in the interior. The fabric is impregnated with special compounds that facilitate the care of the roll curtain. To clean from dust and other contaminants, such a curtain is simply wiped with a damp cloth.

Blind roll Blackout Inspire benefits has the following:

• The coating of the fabric does not transmit light.
• Simplicity and ease of care.
• Attractive price.
• Suitable for any interior and any room in the house.

In the network of shops "Leroy Merlin" you can choose roller blinds of different colors and sizes, both monophonic and with an original pattern for every taste.