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Village Hall Curtains for Wedding Receptions
We recently did a project for a community village who wanted to use the space for functions but whilst providing the finish of a well established location. It was decided by their community to use a curtain track system round the outside of the room and to use a light weight curtain material for drapes around the outside to add a luxury finish to the space. Curtain Requirements & Project...
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School Curtains Flame Retardant Library Curtains
This is an example of some flame retardant curtains that we have produced for a large boarding school. We were asked to produce some long length blackout curtains for their library. The boarding school asked if we could find a stripe fabric that would complement the school colours. As you can see from the photos below the sizes of the windows in the library were so big we had to...
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Care Home Curtains, Blinds and Pelmets
We recently produced some fantastic pelmets and blinds with white voile curtains for our client who own a prestigious care home. We are very proud to have produced some absolutely stunning curtains and blinds, that create a great finish to a lovely care home. The care home itself makes. The flame retardant fabrics that have been used all conform to BS5867 which means they conform to British Standards for Care Homes and...
Read More BS5852 Flame Retardant Upholstery Fabrics
This guide is giving an overview to BS5852 and which part of the standard is required for who. Information on the Code BS5852 BS 5852:2006 describes best practice methods to assess the ignitability of single material combinations, such as covers and fillings used in upholstered seating, or complete items of seating. These tests determine the effects of a smouldering cigarette, or other flaming ignition sources such as burning matches...
Read More BS7175 Flame Retardant Bedding for Bedcovers and Sheets
Introduction to BS7175:1980 In this article, we are going to provide the details of what BS7175C requires and why as a business owner you should be using flame retardant fabrics that fits this standard. What is the standard BS7175 1989 in relating to Bedding, Pillows, Quilts, Sheets (bed), Pillow slips, Blankets, Bedspreads, Bed linen, Ignitability, Fire tests, Test equipment, Testing conditions, Test specimens, Specimen preparation Who BS7175 effects If you...
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Understanding BS5867 Part 2 B and C For Curtains
BS5867 Part 2 Type A, B and C for Contract Curtains Introduction to BS5867 In this article, we are going to provide the details of what BS5867 Part 2 B & Part C requires and why as a business owner you should be using flame retardant fabrics that fits this standard. What is the standard BS 5867 Part 2:2008 Fabrics for curtains, drapes and window blinds." Who is...
Read More Great Tips for Choosing Window Dressings
Great Tips on Choosing Window Dressings To enhance the windows in your home, consider adding Windows Dressings. The easiest and stylish choice is to have blinds or shades. Actually, both of them are great when thinking of managing the light entering your home and the essential privacy. Blinds consist of a series of slats controlled with the use of a rod and pulling cord. Blinds are available in horizontal and...
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