Description
These are The Ultimate Velvet pencil pleat curtains, sold as a pair in a warm natural shade with a soft matt velvet face. Made from polyester with a polyurethane backing, they are a blackout curtain, which means the fabric is built to block daylight rather than simply filter it. That backing is what does the work, sitting behind the velvet and stopping light passing through the weave. The pencil pleat header gathers the fabric into a neat row of folds along the top, so the curtains hang in even, fluid drapes.
A blackout pair earns its place in a bedroom first, where keeping morning light out matters, and works equally well in a nursery or a living room where you want a darker, more private feel of an evening. The natural colour is quiet enough to sit against most wall tones, from soft neutrals to warmer earthy schemes, and pairs happily with wood furniture and pale sofas. Because they come as a pair, one order dresses a single window, drawing to meet in the middle.
They are offered across a range of drop and width combinations, from 117 by 137cm up to 229 by 229cm, so measure your pole width and the drop from the pole to where you want the hem to fall before choosing. Pencil pleat headers suit both curtain poles and tracks, and the gathering tape lets you adjust the fullness of the pleats to your window. The velvet face gives the fabric a little texture and weight, which helps the curtains hang well and hold their folds. As with any velvet, hang them so the pile falls the same way on both curtains for an even finish.
Specification
| Material |
100% Polyester with polyurethane backing |
| Design |
Plain matt velvet, natural |
| Construction |
Pencil pleat header, lined, blackout, pair of curtains |
| Size |
117 x 137cm to 229 x 229cm (per pair) |
| Sold as |
Pair of curtains |
Frequently Asked
Do these curtains really block out light?
Yes, they are a blackout curtain with a polyurethane backing behind the velvet, which stops daylight passing through the fabric and keeps a room noticeably darker.
What is a pencil pleat header and how do I hang it?
Pencil pleat is a gathered tape along the top that pulls the fabric into slim, even folds. It hangs on hooks and suits both a curtain pole and a track.
How do I choose the right size?
Measure the width of your pole and the drop from the pole to where you want the hem. The pairs run from 117 by 137cm up to 229 by 229cm, so pick the closest fit.
Does one order cover the whole window?
Yes, each order is a pair of curtains, so you receive two panels that draw together to meet in the middle of a single window.
What is the fabric like to the touch?
The face is a soft matt velvet, which gives it a little texture and weight, helping the curtains hang in full, even folds.