Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Good reasons to line your curtains

Curtain linings has been used for many years, originally to provide more insulation. There are some very positive reasons why having your curtains lined is beneficial.
- Curtain linings help the curtains to hang properly at the window. They can be fitted neatly onto the reverse side of the fabric or alternatively be hung as an independent layer.
- Using a lining increases the insulation properties of the fabric during the winter months and are a cost effective way to help reduce heat loss through windows and make potential savings on energy bills.
- Curtain linings also have the reverse effective of heat insulation in as much as they help reduce the amount of heat entering the room during the summer months.
- Irrespective of the weight of the curtain fabric a lining will help prevent the fabric from fading.
- A black out lining will reduce the amount of light entering the room.

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