| Linings play a very important role in creating window | | | | from the sun than traditional sateen or cotton linings. |
| coverings. The lining role is much more than for | | | | This will not only prevent sunlight from shining through |
| cosmetic purposes. They can act an insulator creating | | | | your windows, it will also help protect your fabric from |
| thermal curtains. They can also act as a shield from | | | | UV Rays. This is very important for finer fabrics, such |
| the light creating blackout curtains. And finally they can | | | | as silk, which would completely rot from the sun within |
| act as a sound barrier creating insulating curtains. | | | | a matter of a year or two without proper lining. |
| Whatever your needs may be, lining will make the | | | | Thermal curtains or insulated curtains are created |
| difference when selecting your window coverings. | | | | when you add a very heavy interlining in between your |
| Blackout curtains are created when blackout lining is | | | | curtain and your lining. A thick flannel interlining will help |
| used to line your drapery panels. You can opt for | | | | preserve the life of your drapery panels. They will also |
| 100% blackout linings, or you can get a 50% dim out | | | | give them a plush full look. In addition to those wonder |
| lining. Both linings will provide sufficient blockage of the | | | | features, they will help block the heat and the cold in |
| sun. The 100% blackout will prevent all sun from | | | | your windows. A heavy English bump interlining will |
| shinning through your window. The 50% dim-out lining, | | | | keep noise as well as the heat in the summer and the |
| also known as suede lining, will only dim the sunlight | | | | cold air in the winter. |
| from your window. However, it will be more protection | | | | |