The Ultimate Velvet Polyester Pencil Pleat Curtains - Burgundy

The Ultimate Velvet Pencil Pleat Curtains are a pair of blackout curtains woven from 100% polyester with a polyurethane backing, finished in a deep burgundy red. The face has a soft matt velvet pile that catches the light gently rather than shining, so the colour reads rich and even across the drop. They come as a pair and are sold in a range of sizes, from 117cm wide by 137cm long up to 229cm wide by 229cm long, so you can match the width to your window and the drop to whether you want a sill length or a full floor pool.

These suit a living room or a bedroom where you want to keep light out and warmth in. The blackout layer blocks daylight, which makes them a sensible choice for a bedroom that faces morning sun or a room with a television you watch in the day. The burgundy sits comfortably against warm neutral walls, natural wood and brass fittings, and pairs well with pink, cream or blush upholstery if you want a soft, layered feel, or with darker furniture for more contrast.

The pencil pleat header gathers the fabric into an even, upright ruffle and works on a standard pole or a track, hung with hooks. The velvet gives the curtains real weight, so they hang in full, fluid folds rather than sitting flat, and the lining helps them keep their shape. Polyester is hard-wearing and holds colour well, which matters for a curtain that spends its life in daylight. Because these are lined blackout curtains, check the header tape and your fittings before you hang, and steam or shake out any packing creases once they are up.

Do these curtains block out all the light?

Yes, they are made with a 100% blackout fabric and a polyurethane backing, which blocks daylight for a darker, more private room.

What header do these curtains have and how do they hang?

They have a pencil pleat header, which gathers into an even ruffle and hangs from hooks on a standard curtain pole or track.

Are these sold singly or as a pair?

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

What size should I choose for my window?

Sizes run from 117 by 137cm up to 229 by 229cm, measured as a pair. Choose a width wider than your window and a drop to suit sill or floor length.

What is the fabric like to the touch?

The face is a soft matt velvet with a short pile, giving the curtains weight and texture so they fall in full, even folds.

Why is velvet a good choice for curtains?

Velvet has a dense pile that adds weight and body, so the fabric drapes fully and helps soften noise and hold warmth in a room.

Does polyester hold its colour in daylight?

Polyester is hard-wearing and resists fading well, which matters for curtains that sit in daylight day after day.