Bolton Twill – Black – Stage Curtains (NDFR Flame Retardant)

Made-to-measure stage curtains in a traditional twill weave, specified where flame retardancy is required and a practical black finish is needed for performance spaces. Commonly chosen for schools, village halls and theatres.

Benefits Overview Who uses it Specifications

Flame Retardant

Certified to BS5867 Part 2 Type B (see specs)

Made to Measure

Manufactured to your track width and drop

Dry Clean

Dry clean P sensitive (see specs)

Dimout

Light Control

Reduces light entry (not blackout)

Twill

Practical Weave

Diagonal twill helps mask surface dust

Lined

Optional Lining

Add lining options at checkout

Expectation setting: Bolton Twill is described as a dimout face fabric that helps reduce light entry. It is not blackout as standard. If you require blackout performance, select a blackout lining option when specifying your curtains.

Top tip: Any of our curtains lined with our blackout lining are thermally certified to reduce heat loss by 30% over a double glazed window.

Why specify Bolton Twill stage curtains

Bolton Twill is a traditional twill weave specified for stage curtains across schools, theatres and community venues. The diagonal weave is chosen for practical day-to-day use, helping to disguise surface dust and general handling marks.

These curtains are supplied as NDFR (non-durable flame retardant) and certified to BS5867 Part 2 Type B. If the fabric is wetted in any way, it must be retreated to maintain flame retardant performance.

If you need documentation for compliance or project files, certificates and supporting information are available in the Specs tab. Cleaning and care guidance is also provided there for reference.

Where this fits in our range

Choose Bolton Twill when you need a traditional stage-curtain look in a practical black twill with BS5867 Part 2 Type B certification. If your priority is maximum blackout, specify a blackout lining option or select a dedicated blackout face fabric elsewhere in our range.

Best suited for

• Stage curtains for schools, theatres and performance areas
• Village halls and community venues needing a hard-wearing black curtain
• Projects requiring BS5867 Part 2 Type B documentation (see specs)

Who uses Bolton Twill stage curtains

Commonly specified for education and community venues including schools, village halls, and theatres. Suitable for commercial environments where a flame retardant stage curtain is required and dry cleaning is practical for ongoing maintenance.

As these curtains are made to measure, they can be configured for typical stage headings (including pencil pleat, webbing to snap hooks, and tie tops), and lined options can be selected depending on the level of light control required.

Care and compliance note (NDFR)

This is a non-durable flame retardant product: if wetted, it must be retreated to maintain flame retardant performance. Refer to the Specs tab for certificates and care guidance.

Technical specifications

Flame retardant standard	BS5867 Part 2 Type B (NDFR)
Flame retardant type	Non-durable flame retardant (if wetted, retreatment is essential to maintain performance)
Cleaning	Dry clean P sensitive
Dimensional stability (dry cleaning)	+/- 3%
Weight	240gms

Certificates and care guidance

For specification-critical work, download supporting documents from the Specs tab. This includes flame retardant certificates and the latest care information for your project file.

Headings Options for Stage Curtains: 

Pencil Pleat:

Pencil pleat is the traditional style of curtain heading that is a used in most windows and gives a lovely finish. You have the flexibility from the stitched in curtain tape which allows you to alter the height above your track and pole.

Webbing to snap hooks: 

 Webbing to Snap Hooks clips sewn into the heading tape that then clip straight into a stage track. Not all tracks are suitable for this. Please send over images of your current track if you need any help. 

Tie tops: 

Tie tops can be tied onto a pole or batten, great for backdrops and for curtains that need to be portable around different spaces.

Lining Options for Stage Curtains:

All lining options from Direct Fabrics are flame retardent certified to BS5867 and can be used in commercial enviroments.

Unlined:

Lined:

Standard polyester FR lining is a low cost option that provides extra fullness and helps your curtains drape better. It will provide additional shade on standard fabrics and on dimout and blackout fabrics it is used to add a more luxurious feel.

Blackout lined:

3 Pass blackout lining is Direct Fabrics choice for all curtains as it is 100% blackout, allowing you to control the amount of light coming into a room, making perfect for bedrooms and other dark enviroments. The 3 pass coating is very hard wearing and provides a thermal benefit aswell as making your curtain drape better.