Sphinx Blackout Flame Retardant Curtains
Flame Retardant
Made To Measure
British Made
5 Year Guarantee
Sphinx Blackout Flame Retardant Curtains
Flame Retardant
Made To Measure
British Made
5 Year Guarantee
Currently 3-4 Weeks - UK Manufactured
UK Mainland Over £250
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Sphinx Blackout Range Flame Retardant Curtains: Budget Blackout (30 Colours)
A made-to-measure blackout curtain range with a 3-pass blackout thermal coating, supplied unlined as standard. Specified for contract environments where blackout control and BS 5867 PT2:B / IMO compliance are required.
Contract FR
BS 5867 PT2:B and IMO (see specs)
Made to Measure
Manufactured to your sizes and spec
30 Colours
Plain range for broad schemes
Care Options
Care guidance listed in specs
Blackout
3-pass coated blackout base cloth
Thermal Benefit
Thermal coating benefit stated
Expectation setting: This range is a blackout curtain with a 3-pass coated backing. As with all blackout installations, light can still enter around the edges depending on track/pole position, wall returns and fitting details. Curtains are supplied unlined as standard because the base cloth is already blackout coated.
Notice: This fabric already has a blackout thermal coating, so it does not need to be lined for blackout. If you do add a lining, it will increase body and can help the curtains drape fuller.
Top tip: Curtains lined with our blackout lining are stated as thermally certified to reduce heat loss by 30% over a double-glazed window (see lining/spec information in the spec tab).
Overview
Sphinx is specified when you need a budget-conscious blackout without moving away from contract requirements. The base cloth is coated with a 3-pass blackout thermal coating and is supplied unlined as standard.
The range is offered in a 30-colour plain palette and is described as draping well, making it practical for bedrooms and guest rooms where blackout control is a priority.
Compliance is stated to BS 5867 PT2:B and IMO for commercial suitability. Certificates and supporting information are available via the specifications / attachments area (or on request for project files).
Best suited for
- Contract bedrooms and guest rooms needing blackout control with a plain, broad colour offer
- Projects where lining is optional (blackout is provided by the coated base cloth)
- Installations where BS 5867 PT2:B / IMO compliance is required (as stated)
Where this fits in our range
Sphinx sits in our range as a plain, budget blackout option with a coated blackout thermal backing. Choose it where colour choice and cost control are key and you still need a blackout base cloth.
If your specification prioritises different visual finishes (texture, print, or specialist performance beyond the information stated here), consider alternative ranges within our flame retardant curtain collection.
What the coating does (as described)
The 3-pass coating is described as sealing the fabric to ensure blackout performance. The backing is stated as off-white and reflective, helping to reflect heat away when drawn. The page also states a 30% heat retention benefit over a double-glazed window.
Who uses it
Commonly specified in hospitality bedrooms and guest accommodation where blackout control is expected, and in other commercial interiors needing BS 5867 PT2:B / IMO compliance as stated.
Suitable when you need a straightforward plain blackout in a wide colour set and want lining to remain optional.
Hospitality
Guest rooms and bedrooms where blackout control and a plain, flexible colour choice support refurbishment programmes.
Education
Practical blackout curtains for accommodation and staff areas where a plain palette and contract FR compliance are required.
Healthcare / Care
Bedrooms and resident spaces where blackout control is useful, subject to site-specific fire officer and maintenance requirements.
Technical specifications
| Features | Flame Retardant, Blackout |
| Meets FR Standard | BS 5867 PT2:B, IMO |
| Fabric Width (cm) | 140 |
| Fabric Style | Plains |
| Composition | 100% Polyester |
| Weight | 280 GSM |
| Pattern Repeat Vertical (cm) | 1 |
| Pattern Repeat | NA |
| Usage | Drapery |
| Collection | FR Decorative Blackouts |
| Care Instructions | Wash at 30°C. Do not bleach. Must be professionally dry cleaned. Cool iron (do not iron the coated side). |
| Delivery | Currently 3–4 weeks (UK manufactured) |
Washing guidance and flame retardant certification documentation are available in the specifications / attachments area. For specification-critical projects, keep a copy of the certificate set within your project file and confirm any site-specific requirements with the responsible officer.
Curtain Headings for Made to Measure Curtains
At direct fabrics we offer a truely flexbile choice for your made to measure curtains.
Pencil Pleat Heading
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.
Eyelet Curtains Heading
A modern finish which the pole slots through the curtains, this means you can a lovely feature of your pole with a contrast of the metal against the curtain fabric.
2 Options Available
- Standard 44mm Eyelets for 28mm & 35mm Pole
Pinch Pleat Curtain Heading
A traditional heading style that looks grand in any setting.
Wave Style Heading 60mm or 80mm
Ordering Made to Measure Fire Resistant Curtains
To order made-to-measure curtains from Direct Fabrics you can enter your details in the boxes above and receive your quote. We use the finest flame retardant lining with our curtains to ensure they hang well and use the finest eyelets and tapes. We pride ourselves on quality and know that our curtains are some of the finest for the best prices.
Bespoke Quoting - Our team can help
Let our team help you with your project. We are here to help with your measurements and the best fabrics and designs for you. Speak with one of the team today and we can put everything together for you. On larger jobs we can offer various made-up samples so you can see what you will be buying
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Where the curtains can be used
- Care home curtains
- School Curtains
- Theatre curtains
- Surround curtains
- Hotel Curtains
- Domestic Curtains
Further Information
Our curtain fabrics are selected and checked for quality issues and then we cut and measure everything by hand
In our UK based workrooms we continue the traditions of master curtain makers and offer the very best curtains that are British Made Specification
Our curtains are manufactured with various fullness's to suit our customer's requirements. For standard made to measure curtains, they are manufactured with 2x fullness also known as 100% fullness. This means that you get beautifully pleated curtains
Please see the further information section about curtain fullness
When manufacturing curtains we join widths of the curtain material to get the required width to cover your curtain track. Example a track width of 140cm in a single curtain would have circa 2 widths of material in assuming the material is 140cm wide. Widths are rounded up to the nearest full width. This means there will be a joining seam in larger curtains.
Our curtains are delivered pulled and hooked. So the curtains are pleated to your track widths and folded neatly for delivery. The hooks have been inserted so all you have to do is clip them into your track or pole.
All lining options from Direct Fabrics are flame retardant certified to BS5867 and can be used in commercial environments.
Unlined Curtains are a good option if you are looking for a low cost option. If the fabric is dimout or blackout it will provide you with a good amount of shading for the rooms with these curtains, dimout will be 90%+ and blackout with a 3 pass coating will be 100% blackout. Obviously depending where the track is located it will depend how much light will come through.
Standard polyester fr lining is a low cost option that provides extra fullness and helps your curtains drape better. The Polyester lining can be washed at 50 times and is inherently flame retardant. It will provide additional shade on standard fabrics and on dimout and blackout fabrics it is used to add a more luxurious feel.
3 Pass blackout lining is Direct Fabrics choice for all curtains as it makes a room have no light come through the curtain. Certified to BS5867 Part2B so can be washed 10 times. The 3 pass coating is very hard wearing and provides a thermal benefit aswell as making your curtain drape better./p>
Duo Blackout Lining Fleece Flame Retardant Lining Ivory
Duo Lining Fleece Blackout Lining , a very heavy weight full lining that is an interlined option with the 3 pass blackout lining attached. The Duo lining is an excellent acoustical absorber of sound and will improve room acoustics.
This fabric is coated with a 3pass blackout coating. This means it has been sealed 3 times and to ensure that the material is totally blackout. The coating is an off white coating which reflects heat out of a window when the curtains are drawn. The 3 pass coating also adds thermal benefits with a heat retention when used over a double glazed window of 30%. Therefore your rooms will be cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
| Features | Flame Retardant, Blackout |
|---|---|
| Flame Retardant | Yes |
| Delivery | Currently 3-4 Weeks - UK Manufactured |
| Fabric Style | Plains |
| Fabric Width (cm) | 140 |
| Pattern Repeat Vertical (cm) | 1 |
| Composition | 100% Polyester |
| Product Attachment |
How do I place an order?
How to Measure for a Recess Fitted Blind
How to Measure for a Wall-Fixed Curtain Track?
What does FR or flame retardant mean?
What is the difference between blackout and dimout fabric?
Can I return made-to-measure curtains?
What is your returns policy?
What are your delivery times?
What payment methods do you accept?
How much space will my curtains take up when stacking back
Which Size Curtain Eyelet do i need for my poles?
Will my room be totally blackout with a blackout fabric?
How to Dress 3" Pencil Pleat Curtains
What are the different curtain heading options?
What are my Curtain Lining Options?
Customer Product Reviews
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The Curtains came really well packedThe Curtains came really well packed, all pleated including hooks and ready to hang, which was a nice surprise. Even though the fabric is budget, flame retardant and blackout it is lovely. I was a little worried that the fabric would be a bit thick and the pleated heading wouldn't look good! It is always difficult buying fabric online from a picture! it's not as if you can feel it. I needn't have worried, they are just perfect for our meeting room at the village Hall They still have a few creases in them but I am sure these will drop out shortly. They have had lots of compliments. I only gave the 4 stars as I had no notification from Direct Fabrics that my order had been despatched and the delivery agent tried to deliver them to the wrong address but that was because they didn't read the label properly0 people found this helpful
How to Measure For Curtains, Blinds and Tracks.
Pen and Paper
For recording your
measurements.
Helper
Someone to assist if your
windows are large .
Metal Tape Measure
As this will allow you to get a
rigid full length measurement.
Make sure your curtain tracks and poles are fitted in the position you want.
Choose the type of curtains that you would like and how you want to hang your curtains. See our heading styles guide
We recommend fitting your hardware first before measuring, this avoids any issues with not getting the perfect fit.
Measure your window using our main guide. Quick summary below. Remember wave, pinch, and designer headings require slightly different measurement
Measure in 3 places and take the shortest drop – Floors and ceilings can run out.
Double / Triple check your measurements
Choosing your Curtain Track Width
The width of the curtain track should extend past your window this allows for the curtains to stack back away from your window and allow light in.
Measure your recess and then add on 15cm on either side. For acoustics , we recommend further to fully cover the window and the surrounding area. In our test we added an additional 30cm to the width and also made the curtain floor length.
Wave curtains, for every 100cm of track the curtains will stack circa *18cm
Eyelet curtains, they will stack back circa 10cm per *70cm of track width
Pencil Pleat will stack approx 25% of the track width. eg. 210cm track will stack 52.5%
* all dependent on thickness of fabric
Selecting your Curtain Drop
Where to Measure From for Different Type of Curtains
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Type of Curtains |
Fitted On |
Where to Measure from - to desired length |
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Pencil Pleat Curtains |
Curtain Track |
Top of the Track - If using a extra wide track or designer track like silent gliss metropole, then measure from the underside of the track. |
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Pencil Pleat Curtains |
Curtain Pole |
Measure from small ring at the bottom of eye under the ring, this is where your curtain clips into. |
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Eyelet Curtains |
Curtain Pole – Only |
Top of the pole *we add on the upstand to our curtains, |
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Pinch Pleat Curtains |
Curtain Track |
The underside of the track |
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Wave Curtains |
Curtain Track Designer Pole |
The glider underneath the track. The curtain will sit under the track. |
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Acoustic Curtains |
See Heading Style of Choice above |
Same but make sure wider than normal ideally 30cm past either side and 30 above. Also to the floor. |
How to Measure for Blinds going Inside the Recess
- Measure the exact width of the recess in three places; at the top of the recess, in the centre of the recess and near the bottom - then take the smallest size.
- Measure the exact drop of the recess in three places on the left hand side of the recess, in the centre of the recess and on the right hand side of the recess - then take the smallest size.
- We will take one cm off the finished width size you have given us, to allow for the blind to pull up and down easily.
- Double check your measurements
- Cord Safety - Mounting Height - We ask for the mounting height of your blinds to allow for the cord to be 150cm off the ground. If mounting at 210cm This is what you enter in the Fitting height box. We make a deduction to ensure the cord is 150cm from the floor. Thus the cord loop will be 60cm
How to Measure Outside of the Recess
- Measure the recess in 3 places on the width and also 3 places on the drop. Take the widest measurement.
- Measure the width of the actual recess plus an additional amount – Usually from 7cm-15cm whatever you think looks appropriate. This is for overlap.
- Measure the exact drop of the recess. The blind would be fitted above the recess, so check the space above and add an amount on to the drop – usually from 7-15cm
- These sizes you have taken will be the size of the finished blind.
- Double check your measurements
- Cord Safety - Mounting Height - We ask for the mounting height of your blinds to allow for the cord to be 150cm off the ground. If mounting at 210cm This is what you enter in the fitting height box. We make a deduction to ensure the cord is 150cm from the floor. Thus the cord loop will be 60cm
Cubicle Tracks you have to measure with right angles from wall to wall where you want the track to go
Draw your room on a piece of paper with a sky view
Now measure from the wall to wall for straight tracks,
L Shape Tracks Measure to a point on the floor and mark with a piece of tape. Then for the other sides measure from the other wall to that point.
Always check for obstructions and fitting issues you may need to work around
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