The Ultimate Velvet Polyester Pencil Pleat Curtains - Green

The Ultimate Velvet Pencil Pleat Curtains are made from a soft, matt velvet with a fluid drape, and every SKU is a pair rather than a single panel, so one order dresses a whole window. The face and lining are both polyester, and the pile catches the light softly rather than shining, giving a mellow green that shifts a little as it folds. They come in a wide span of sizes, from 117 x 137cm up to 229 x 229cm, so there is a width and a drop to suit most standard and larger windows.

These are curtains for a living room or a bedroom where you want weight and warmth at the window. The lining is designed to darken the room and add privacy, which makes them a sensible choice for a bedroom that faces the morning sun or a sitting room where you watch television in the evening. The pencil pleat header gathers into an even, upright fold and hooks onto a standard track or a curtain pole, so they hang with the same finish whether you use rings or gliders.

The velvet pile gives them their character, and it is worth choosing the size with the pole in mind: measure the width of your track or pole, not the window, and allow generously so the curtains gather rather than pull flat. Both face and lining are polyester, which holds colour well and resists creasing, so they settle into their folds after hanging. Follow the care guidance on the sewn-in label, since velvet pile is best treated gently to keep its soft surface. Sold as a lined pair, they give you a finished, room-darkening window in one purchase.

How many curtains come in a pack?

Each size is sold as a pair, so you receive two curtain panels in one order, enough to dress both sides of a single window.

What sort of header do these curtains have?

They have a pencil pleat header, which gathers into a neat upright fold and hooks onto a standard curtain track or a pole with rings.

Will these curtains help darken a room?

Yes, they are fully lined with a room-darkening lining that is designed to block light and add privacy, which suits bedrooms and living rooms.

What size should I choose for my window?

Measure the width of your track or pole rather than the window, and allow extra width so the fabric gathers into full folds instead of pulling flat.

Are these curtains made of real velvet?

The pile is a matt polyester velvet, which gives the soft texture and gentle sheen you can see in the photographs while holding its colour well.

How should I look after the velvet pile?

Velvet pile is best treated gently to keep its soft surface, so follow the care instructions on the sewn-in label rather than washing it roughly.