Hebden Striped Cotton Pencil Pleat Curtains - Mineral Blue

The Hebden is a striped cotton curtain sold as a pair, with a soft blue-and-white vertical stripe running the full drop against a pale ground. The face is 100% cotton and each curtain is finished with a pencil pleat header, the gathered tape at the top that draws the fabric into even folds and lets you hook it onto a track or a pole. Behind the cotton face sits a blackout lining, so the curtains block daylight rather than merely filtering it. They come in eight made-up sizes, from 117 x 137cm up to 229 x 229cm, so you can match a small window or a wide patio door without altering the pair yourself.

The narrow, regular stripe suits a bedroom where you want darkness for sleep and a room that still feels light and unfussy by day. It sits comfortably in a relaxed, classic scheme, working with painted walls, natural wood and simpler furniture rather than a busy pattern. Because the lining keeps daylight at bay, the Hebden is a sensible choice for a bedroom, a nursery or any room where an early morning would otherwise wake you, while the stripe keeps the overall look calm rather than heavy.

Cotton is a breathable, natural fibre that hangs with a little weight and takes a crisp fold, which is what gives the pencil pleat its shape. The lining is a polyester with an acrylic backing, the layer that does the light-blocking work. Measure your track or pole width and your desired drop before choosing a size, since the first figure is the made-up width per curtain area and the second is the length. The stripe reads as a quiet, everyday pattern, so the Hebden pairs easily with plain bedding and neutral upholstery.

Are these curtains fully blackout?

Yes, the cotton face is backed with a blackout lining that blocks daylight, which helps keep a bedroom or nursery dark for sleep.

What is a pencil pleat header?

It is a gathered tape at the top of the curtain that pulls the fabric into neat, even folds and lets you hang it on either a track or a pole.

How do I choose the right size?

Measure the width of your track or pole and the drop you want, then pick from the eight made-up sizes running from 117 x 137cm to 229 x 229cm.

Is this a single curtain or a pair?

Each order is a pair of curtains, so you receive two panels to dress both sides of the window.

What is the face fabric made from?

The face is 100% cotton, a breathable natural fibre that hangs with weight and holds the folds of the pencil pleat well.