Curtain Liners Guide
Unravel the benefits of curtain liners with viewTailorS Curtains: Enhance privacy, light control, and insulation. Explore how liners can uplift your drapery!
What is Liner?
Liner or lining refers to an additional layer of fabric sewn to the back of curtains or shades.
Benefits of Liners
Smooth Backside
Enable the back of the drapery smooth and clean
UV Protection
Protects curtain fabric from harmful UV rays
Noise Insulation
Moderate noise insulation
Sunlight Protection
Moderate sunlight protection
Energy Efficiency
Reduce energy costs by insulating windows from heat loss in cool months, and heat transfer through summer months
Light Control
Blocks light, insulates, protects the curtain fabric, improves appearance, and reduces noise
Liner Options for Drapery & Roman Shade
| Liner Option | Shading Rate | Color | Material | Weight | Layer | Fits | Privacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlined | / | - | No liner | - | - | Drapery & Roman Shade | Unlined |
| Privacy Liner 60% | 60% | White | Polyester | 90 gsm | Single-layer | Drapery & Roman Shade | Standard |
| Privacy Liner 70% | 70% | White | Cotton | 117 gsm | Single-layer | Drapery Only | Standard |
| Room Darkening 70-80% | 70-80% | White | Polyester | 140 gsm | Single-layer | Drapery & Roman Shade | Room Darkening |
| Room Darkening 90-95% | 90-95% | Grayish White | Polyester | 220 gsm | Single-layer, Triple-weave | Drapery Only | Blackout |
| Blackout | 100% | Grayish White | Microfiber Coated | 150 gsm | Single-layer, Double-pass | Drapery & Roman Shade | Blackout |
| Blackout Thermal | 100% | White | Microfiber Coated | 250 gsm | Single-layer, Triple-pass | Drapery Only | Thermal |
| Interlining Room Darkening Combo | 70% | White | Cotton + Flannel | 282 gsm | Double-layer | Drapery Only | Interlining |
| Interlining Blackout Thermal Combo | 100% | White | Polyester + Flannel | 315 gsm | Double-layer | Drapery Only | Interlining |
| Same Color Liner | Varies by fabric | - | Same as curtain fabric | - | - | Drapery Only | - |
Definitions
1. Unlined
Description
Curtains without any lining, allowing full natural light to filter through the fabric.
Best for
Sheer curtains or functional blackout curtains (e.g., Atlanta, Regal, Lila collections).
Benefits
- Provides a soft, natural glow
- Highlights the curtain fabric's texture
2. Privacy Liner 60% Shading
Description
Adds privacy by blocking outside views while still allowing some natural light to filter through.
Specifications
Benefits
- Enhances drapery with added body and fullness
- Ensures a smooth, clean backside and is crease, water, and stain-resistant
3. Privacy Liner 70% Shading
Specifications
Benefits
- Natural and eco-friendly cotton fabric allows breathability while offering basic privacy and glare reduction
4. Room Darkening Liner 70-80% Shading
Specifications
Benefits
- Durable and wrinkle-resistant polyester gives better insulation and blocks more light than cotton
5. Room Darkening Liner 90-95% Shading
Specifications
Benefits
- Dense triple-weave fabric provides excellent light control and extra thermal insulation
6. Blackout Liner 100% Shading
Description
Completely blocks light, ideal for total darkness.
Specifications
Benefits
- Creates a dark environment perfect for bedrooms or media rooms
- Enhances insulation and privacy
- Machine washing is not recommended; wipe to clean
- Pinholes from seams may allow slight light transmission
- Black stitching on curtain headers may be caused by needle friction melting the blackout coating, less visible after hanging
7. Blackout Thermal Liner 100% Shading
Description
Designed for maximum insulation, helping to reduce energy costs by blocking heat transfer.
Specifications
Benefits
- Provides sunblock and sound insulation, promoting a quieter and energy-efficient space
- Machine washing is not recommended; wipe to clean
- Pinholes in seams may cause slight light transmission
- Coating may affect the stitching color in black, especially with light fabrics
8. Interlining - Insulation Room Darkening Combo
Specifications
Benefits
- Combines basic room darkening with thick flannel for enhanced insulation
- Gentle light blocking
- Added fabric structure
9. Interlining - Insulation Blackout Thermal Combo
Specifications
Benefits
- Combines a full blackout liner with thermal flannel for maximum light control
- Maximum insulation
- Noise reduction
- Ideal for total light control, bedrooms, nurseries, and media rooms
10. Same Color Liner
Description
The same-color liner refers to using the same curtain fabric as the back liner, enabling the front and back of the curtain to be in the same color and material.
Best for
Room divider
Benefits
- Enhances the overall visual harmony but also boosts functional aspects like light control and fabric quality
- Gives the curtains a well-designed, tailored appearance
Liner Options for Woven Shades
1. Unlined Woven Shades
- Allow sunlight to pass through freely
- Creating a natural and airy atmosphere
- Ideal for spaces where you want to maximize natural light
- Enjoying the organic texture of bamboo
2. Privacy Liner for Woven Shades
Shading Rate: 50-75%
Color: Beige White
Material: Polyester
Allows natural light to filter through while providing moderate privacy. Ideal for rooms where you want light to pass through but still maintain some level of seclusion.
3. Blackout Liner for Woven Shades
Shading Rate: 96-100%
Color: White
Material: Polyester
Offers maximum light blockage, ensuring complete privacy and darkness. Perfect for bedrooms or any space where you need to block out sunlight completely.
Different Combinations of Fabrics and Linings Effect Percentage
Download table for reference
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