Garda Soft Velvet Blackout Curtain Fabric 280cm Wide 20 Colours
Flame Retardant
Sold Per Metre
Thermal
Garda Soft Velvet Blackout Curtain Fabric 280cm Wide 20 Colours
Flame Retardant
Sold Per Metre
Thermal
3 - 5 Working Days Delivery
UK Mainland Over £250
FREE
Garda Soft Velvet Blackout Curtain Fabric (280cm Wide)
A flame retardant blackout velvet curtain fabric with a soft, light-reactive face and a 3-pass blackout coating. Supplied per linear metre (full fabric width), with free samples available and an estimated 3–5 working day delivery window.
Flame Retardant
Suitable for commercial use (see standards)
Blackout
3-pass coating for full blackout
Thermal
Coating described as adding thermal benefit
Sold Per Metre
Ordered by linear metre (full width)
Wide Width
280cm wide for drapery applications
Free Samples
Order a swatch before specifying
Expectation setting: This is a blackout velvet fabric (not a sheer). Blackout refers to light blocked through the cloth; light can still enter around window edges depending on the track/pole, fitting and installation.
Why specify Garda soft velvet blackout for contract drapery
Garda is designed for projects that need a blackout curtain fabric with a velvet face and contract-focused flame retardant standards. The velvet surface is described as reflecting light for a richer appearance when installed as drapery.
The product is stated to use a 3-pass blackout coating, applied to help ensure the fabric is totally blackout. The reverse coating is described as off-white and intended to reflect heat from a window when curtains are drawn.
The same coating is also described as adding a thermal benefit, with a stated heat retention of 30% when used over a double-glazed window. (See specifications for the listed features and standards.)
Where this fits in our range
Choose Garda when you need a velvet look with blackout performance built into the fabric via a 3-pass coating, and you want a wide-width option to support efficient curtain making. If blackout is not required, a decorative (non-blackout) velvet may be a better fit.
- Hotel and leisure bedrooms needing blackout drapery
- Residential bedrooms where blackout and velvet appearance are both required
- Contract schemes requiring listed FR standards for drapery fabric
- Projects wanting wide-width fabric to reduce joins and improve efficiency
Who uses Garda blackout velvet
Commonly specified for hospitality environments including hotels and leisure interiors where blackout performance is required alongside a velvet finish. Also selected for residential installations where a blackout velvet is preferred for bedrooms.
For contract projects, ensure the chosen standard(s) match the site requirement and the curtain make-up. Certificates and supporting documentation can be referenced in the specification tab.
Specifier note
Blackout fabric performance can be affected by installation details (stack back, returns, overlap and fixing accuracy). If total room darkening is critical, review the full build-up including track/pole and fitting method as part of the specification.
Technical specifications
| Composition | 100% Polyester |
| Fabric width | 280cm |
| Weight | 450gsm |
| Fabric style | Plains |
| Usage | Drapery – do not railroad |
| Features | Blackout, Thermal |
| Colour fastness | 5/6 |
| Pattern repeat | NA |
| Flame retardant | Yes |
| FR standards (as listed) | BS 5867 Pt 2 B, EN 13773, IMO, Cig & Match, NFPA 701 |
| Washing / cleaning information | Face fabric 30°C (when blackout lined) |
| Estimated delivery | 3–5 working days |
Washing instructions and flame retardant certificates/supporting documentation should be referenced from the specification tab for project files and tender submissions. For specification-critical work, confirm the required standard(s) with the site fire officer or authority having jurisdiction.
Visual reference for drape and surface finish.
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 | Blackout, Thermal |
|---|---|
| Delivery | 3 - 5 Working Days Delivery |
| Washing / Cleaning Information Face Fabric | 30 Degrees (When Blackout Lined) |
| Flame Retardant | Yes |
| Fabric Style | Plains |
| Fabric Width (cm) | 280 |
| Pattern Repeat Vertical (cm) | 1 |
| Composition | 100% Polyester |
How do I place an order?
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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. |
|
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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