Thermal Curtains and Blinds

So, you’re looking for curtains to keep your rooms nice and cosy? Choosing a thermal lining for your curtains or Roman blinds is an easy way to help reduce energy loss through your windows – and save you a few pennies on your heating bill at the same time.  If you want to know more, read on...

How do I order thermal curtains or Roman blinds?
If you order from us, choosing a thermally lined pair of curtains or Roman blinds is easy - it's part of the ordering process.  You'll be asked to choose which lining option you'd like as you place your order.  If you prefer ordering over the phone, call us to dicuss what you want and we'll arrange it for you.

How much thermal energy do thermal lined curtains save?
Tests have shown that 80% of energy is lost through your windows and that good quality thermal curtains can help retain 30% of that heat. In short, you can shave roughly 20% off your annual utility bill, simply by fitting thermal curtains.

For added effectiveness choose and interlining as well as a thermal lining. An interlined and thermal curtain or Roman blind will help to keep even more heat in, at the same time as giving your curtains a fuller and plumper look.

What's the most effective thermal insulation option?
If you are very chilly or you want your room to be extra toasty, then choose an interlining as well as a thermal lining.  Interlining is a thick cotton wool like material (100% cotton) which is sandwich between the curtain or blind's face fabric and the back lining.  As well as making you curtain look fuller and more sumptuous, the addition of the interlining stops the cold getting in and will help to reduce your energy bills in the winter.

What is the difference between thermal and blackout lining?
The only difference between thermal and blackout lining is that blackout lining has an extra acrylic layer to block out the light. This actually makes blackout lining more effective as a thermal insulator than thermal lining but it will prevent light from streaming through the fabric, which is an attractive look for most rooms other than a bedroom.  For more information on blackout linings, click here 

If you want the thermal properties, at the same time as letting a little bit of light through then go for thermal lining.

Aren’t thermal curtains going to be expensive?
Our thermal lining is just a little bit more expensive than standard cotton lining (around 5-10% more), but the added long term benefits when you inevitably start saving money on your energy bills are going to be well worth the investment.

What is thermal lining made from and what colours does it come in?
Thermal lining is made using a poly/cotton mix (thermal lining made from 100% natural materials doesn’t yet exist). We offer white and off-white colour thermal lining and we choose the best colour to match the fabric you’ve chosen.

Will my curtains hang well with thermal lining?
Some people considering purchasing curtains with a thermal lining are concerned by the way that their curtains will hang. Don’t be. Thermal lining is a fraction of a millimetre thicker than cotton lining and will hang well.

Click here to take a look at the Natural Curtain Company’s range of fabrics – all available as both thermal curtains and thermal blinds.