Enhance your windows with the ethereal beauty of sheer drapery curtains from Direct Fabrics. Our sheer drapery curtains are crafted to bring a soft and airy elegance to any room, allowing natural light to filter through while providing a touch of privacy.
Available in a variety of colors and designs, our sheer drapery curtains offer versatile styling options to complement your interior décor perfectly. Whether you’re looking to create a light and breezy atmosphere in your living room or add a delicate touch to your bedroom, our sheer drapery curtains are the ideal choice.
Explore our collection today and transform your space with the sheer sophistication of Direct Fabrics’ drapery curtains.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Voile fabric is a lightweight, sheer fabric that is made from cotton, silk, or synthetic fibers. It has a very open weave, which gives it a delicate appearance and a soft, flowing drape. Voile fabric is often used for curtains, draperies, and other window treatments, as well as for summer clothing and accessories. It allows light to pass through, while providing some privacy. Voile fabrics are available in a variety of colors and patterns, and are often machine washable.
Yes, voile fabrics can be used in commercial spaces. However, it is important to choose the right type of voile fabric for your needs. Direct Fabrics offers a wide range of voile fabrics, including flame-retardant and blackout options, which are suitable for use in hotels, offices, and other commercial spaces. It is important to check the relevant fire safety regulations for your country and industry, and to choose fabrics that meet these standards.
Voile fabrics are typically not recommended for outdoor use, as they are not as durable as other types of fabrics that are specifically designed for outdoor use. Direct Fabrics recommends using outdoor-specific fabrics for outdoor applications, such as awnings, umbrellas, and outdoor curtains. These fabrics are designed to withstand the elements, including rain, wind, and sun exposure, and are typically made from synthetic fibers that are resistant to water, mold, and mildew.
As a family business, we at Direct Fabrics aim to provide a uniquely professional and personalised service for all our customers, however big or small. We work within contract furnishings sectors and have over 60 years of experience, ensuring we provide unparalleled quality in all projects we assist in. We are only too aware that each customer will have individual requirements, whether it’s a metre of fabric or a contract for a hotel, school or nursing home, we’ll be able to tailor our service for you.
All members of our customer service team pride themselves on giving every customer clear concise advice and informing you, whatever stage your order’s at, from quick quotations to receiving free samples, and then post-order. When you pick up the phone, you’re able to speak to the team between 9am-5pm from Monday to Friday. You may even speak to the Director himself as he plays a keen role in the day-to-day operations of the company.
Our humble story started with Joe Simon commenced trading in 1947, his market stall was the place to buy velvet in the North East. The chances are that if you are from the North East, a member of family will remember the ‘curtain men’, Joe and son Martin, from the early days. Nowadays Direct Fabrics is a third-generation family business; for over 60 years we have expanded our business with loyal and dedicated staff.
ECS Enterprises Ltd’s trading entity, Direct Fabrics, still prides itself on the same ethics that Joe and Martin Simon stood by. We share our passion for textiles with all our clients to make your projects run smoothly and ensure the quality of soft furnishings you expect from a British manufacturer. We continue to provide you with a comprehensive range of quality fabrics including bedding, towels and restaurant linens, all at competitive prices. We’re preferred by some of the most prestigious hotels including the Marriot, Sheraton, Hilton and many more.
We look forward to doing business with you and we look forward to receiving any questions or comments you may have.
Edward C. Simon
(Director)
ECS Enterprises t/a Direct Fabrics
Company Registration - 08543363
VAT Number 181905107
Voile and Sheer Fabrics
What are Voile and Sheer Fabrics
Voile and sheer fabrics are light fabrics that are slightly opaque, this means that they let some light through into the room. Usually enough to take the glare out of the sun.
They are used to provide a decent level of privacy in a room so that people outside cannot look into see what is in side without being close to a window. This means that voiles are ideally suited for hotel bedrooms or conference rooms
Sheer fabrics are very popular as a secondary drape inside a recess, you can choose to have a variety of curtain headings on them so they can be draped from a variety of option
Traditional heading like pencil pleat and pinch pleat are still incredibly popular but the 80mm wave heading and 60mm wave heading are becoming more popular. The modern hanging options are more contemporary and have a real flow to them unlike traditional pleated options
Coloured Voiles and Choices of Voile Fabrics
Coloured voiles are available in a large range of colours and textures, from a linen effect voile or basic standardised colours.
Direct Fabrics stocks over 50 different voile options and is constantly adding to its vast range.
Uses for Voile Fabrics
Voiles are soft light and bright fabrics that makes them perfect for events exhibitions and wedding venues. Using voile fabrics for wall and ceilings in marquees is very popular and also a very good low cost option for creating a modern finish to a boring event space.
Give your event a contemporary finish that welcoming and inviting for guest to enjoy. The softening of a space works perfect by draping voile over and under. Use coloured voiles to give even more texture.
Why Choose Direct Fabrics for Your Voile Fabric
Direct Fabrics is a leading supplier of contract sheers and voiles and works to supply from stock on a next working day basis. The contract flame retardant voile fabrics in Direct Fabrics range have been specifically selected to provide all spaces with a choice for sheers.
Direct Fabrics offers the full range of fabrics with samples and this means that you can feel all your fabrics and make an educate decision of which one to purchase.
Voile Fabrics by the Roll
Direct Fabrics recognises that customers want different amounts of fabrics, so from this you can purchase voile by the metre or buy voile by the roll. You get quantity discounts for buying fabrics by the roll and as such you can get economies of scale on your project.
Buy full rolls of any of the fabrics on our website.
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Sheer fabrics are a perfect choice for adding elegance and sophistication to any room. Known for their lightweight and translucent properties, sheer fabrics allow natural light to filter through while providing a level of privacy. Whether used alone or layered with other window treatments, sheer fabrics create a soft, airy ambiance in your home.
Features of Sheer Fabrics
Sheer fabrics come with a variety of features that make them an excellent choice for window treatments:
- Light Filtering: Sheer fabrics gently diffuse sunlight, creating a bright yet soft lighting effect in the room.
- Privacy: While sheer fabrics are translucent, they still provide a level of privacy by obscuring the view from outside.
- Versatility: Available in a range of colors, patterns, and textures, sheer fabrics can complement any interior design style.
- Airiness: The lightweight nature of sheer fabrics adds a sense of airiness and openness to any space.
Benefits of Sheer Fabrics
Choosing sheer fabrics for your window treatments offers numerous benefits:
- Aesthetic Appeal: Sheer fabrics add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your windows, enhancing the overall look of your room.
- Energy Efficiency: By diffusing sunlight, sheer fabrics help to reduce glare and heat, contributing to a more comfortable indoor environment.
- Easy Maintenance: Sheer fabrics are easy to clean and maintain, often requiring just a gentle wash or a light vacuuming.
- Layering Options: Sheer fabrics can be layered with heavier curtains or blinds for a more versatile and dynamic window treatment solution.
Here to help on all your projects
As a company we want to work with you on a personal level, so if you want a bespoke quote or have questions, then please send a message or call the team, we are here 9-5pm and want to offer the very best service to all our customer
