Sound Absorption Curtains | ✅ Lab Certified | Reduce Reverberation & Echo for Studios | Thermal | FR
Currently 3-4 Weeks
Sound Absorption Curtains - 0.95 Aw - A-Rated Curtains
**** If colours are not able to be selected it means they are not in stock. Stock will be on order and we can custom quote for you with advice about Leadtime. Please get in contact with the sales team - Sales@direct-fabrics.co.uk ****
Our curtains have been certified by SRL for acoustic absorption to 0.95 AW "A-Rated". When tested as a double fullness curtain mounted 100mm from a wall. This means they are reducing the sound reverberation in a space. The fabric is economical and drapes beautifully.
The Herringbone face fabric is 360gsm
Sound Absorbtion
It reduces most noise around a space.
90% Dimout
Even thought unlined these curtains will stop light entering a space or leaving a space including office lights, street lights and more
Thermal Regulation
Curtains can be lined with a sealed 2 pass lining that stops heat loss and heat entry.
Beautiful High Quality Fabrics
We offer 1 Main Range, but we can use any fabric with our acoustic lining.
The herringbone range has passed a certified acoustic report. This means it is ideally suited for sound absorption as it is graded A for EN ISO 354:2003. It has passed the classification A standard so it will absorb sound at a variety of frequencies. A sound absorption of 0.95aw
Our acoustic curtain lining when combined with our face fabric has been certified for acoustic insulation of 4db when used with a window
We have an amazing article that tells you a lot about acoustics and soundproofing curtains and sound acoustic curtains. READ HERE
Customer Reviews
Nice company to deal with. Very quick to help with my questions, and I'm very pleased with the quality of my curtains. Highly recommended.
Direct Fabrics answered my queries promptly sending a number of samples of their fabrics on request. I am very pleased with the curtains which I purchased for my local Guide Hall.
I contacted Direct Fabrics as I wanted a set of curtains that would reduce echoing in my open plan kitchen extension. I spoke to Jane Lovell who was very helpful in specifying the most appropriate fabric based on my needs (sound absorption). After I gave a detailed drawing with measurements, Jane provided a detailed quotation with everything I needed. There was a delay as the fabric I wanted was on back order, but the wait was worth it. Now they are installed, the room feels more cosy and the acoustics are completely different (there’s less echoing and reverberation). Direct Fabrics were very professional and helpful from start to end, and I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Good workmanship. Good service.
My first contact with this company shows them to be friendly, helpful, experienced with fabrics and respectful and communicative with customers and I plan to work with them again.
Excellent, well-informed helpful advice for a pair of acoustic sound-absorbing curtains and track, followed by rapid making up and delivery. Warmly recommended.
The sound absorbing curtains look very nice and we’re hung up today. I don’t like buying anything online, preferring to actually see the item before committing. However we were able to get advice from Jane Lovell on the phone which put our minds at rest. We won’t know how effective they are until Monday but having spent over £500 on them we are hoping it will be money well spent.
The customer advice and service has been excellent. My queries were quickly answered and they even double checked I had ordered what I meant to with a quick call to make sure. Would definitely use again when needing a bespoke curtain for a studio.
Fantastic service, will definitely use again!
We bought poles and 3 pairs of acoustic absorbing curtains (2.5m drop x 3m wide) for our rooms where we had replaced carpet with solid floors. The acoustic absorbing curtains have been great and perform as we hoped, stopping the echos. We found the website easy to follow, responses to questions were quick, samples arrived quickly (small but they were free). The quality of curtain making is good, and they are washable (a definite plus). There is a slight sheen to the fabric which helps to lighted the appearance. Everything arrived in the times we were advised.
Would definitely use again
Product excellent; delivery time extended - maybe it was stuck in the Suez Canal!
Great service
Great service. Prices very reasonable.
always answer queries promptly
The sales team are very helpful, answering calls and chats quickly and getting answers. The curtains I ordered were delivered earlier than they quoted.
Excellent communication answered all questions promptly.
Additional Information
Operation | No |
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Acoustic Absorption Rating | No |
Washing / Cleaning Information Face Fabric | 30 Degrees (When Blackout Lined) |
Flame Retardant Certified Rating | BS5867 Part 2B |
Delivery | Currently 3-4 Weeks |
Flame Retardant | Yes |
Fabric Style | Plains |
Fabric Width (cm) | 150 |
Pattern Repeat Vertical (cm) | 1 |
Composition | 100% Polyester |
Features | Flame Retardant |
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
Type of Curtains | Fitted On | Where to Measure from - to desired length |
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. |
Pencil Pleat Curtains | Curtain Pole | Measure from small ring at the bottom of eye under the ring, this is where your curtain clips into. |
Eyelet Curtains | Curtain Pole – Only | Top of the pole *we add on the upstand to our curtains, |
Pinch Pleat Curtains | Curtain Track | The underside of the track |
Wave Curtains | Curtain Track Designer Pole | The glider underneath the track. The curtain will sit under the track. |
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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