Description
These are pencil pleat curtains in a deep bottle green chenille, sold as a pair and lined for blackout. Chenille is a pile-woven cloth with a soft, matt surface, and the swatch here shows exactly that: a dense, slightly flecked weave with no sheen, so the green reads rich and quiet rather than shiny. The face and the lining are both polyester, which holds colour well and resists creasing, so the drape stays even from top to hem. They come in a spread of sizes, from 117 x 137cm up to 229 x 229cm per pair, so there is a width and drop to suit most standard windows and larger openings.
The pencil pleat header is the most flexible of the standard headings: it gathers the fabric into tight, even folds along a tape and hangs from hooks, which means it works on a track or a pole and can be adjusted to fit the width you have. In the photographs the curtains sit in a living room, framing a window against a pale wall, and the depth of the green does a lot of the work in a scheme built on soft pinks and warm neutrals. They suit a bedroom or a sitting room where you want light control and a bit of warmth underfoot in the evening.
Because the fabric is a blackout weave, it blocks daylight and helps keep a room dark for sleep or for screens, and the extra density also softens sound and draughts at the glass. Polyester is machine-friendly and dries quickly, which makes a heavy pair of lined curtains far easier to live with than a fabric that needs specialist care. Hang them long enough to break gently at the floor, as shown, and let the chenille do the rest.
Specification
| Material |
Face: 100% polyester. Lining: 100% polyester |
| Design |
Plain chenille, bottle green |
| Construction |
Pencil pleat header, lined, blackout |
| Size |
117 x 137cm to 229 x 229cm (per pair) |
| Sold as |
Pair of curtains |
Frequently Asked
Are these curtains sold as a pair?
Yes, each size is a pair of curtains, so you receive two panels to dress both sides of a single window.
Will these block out daylight?
They are a lined blackout fabric, which blocks daylight and helps keep a room dark for sleeping or for watching screens during the day.
What is a pencil pleat header and how do they hang?
A pencil pleat gathers the fabric into tight even folds along a tape and hangs on hooks, so it works on either a track or a pole.
What does chenille feel like?
Chenille is a pile-woven cloth with a soft matt surface and a cosy texture, without any sheen, giving the green a deep and even look.
How do I choose the right size?
Sizes run from 117 x 137cm up to 229 x 229cm per pair. Measure your pole or track width and the drop you want to the floor.
How should I care for polyester curtains?
Polyester holds colour well, resists creasing and dries quickly, which makes a heavy lined pair far easier to launder than a delicate fabric.