Direct Fabrics manufacture and supply a full range of contract curtain fabrics including, dimouts, blackouts, prints and woven flame retardant fabrics. All flame retardant curtain fabrics are certified to British Standard BS5867 Part2B or 2C. Direct Fabrics also offers a full range of European flame retardant fabrics certified to M1 (France) B1 (Germany) and also EN13773.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Curtain dim-out fabrics are textiles that reduce the amount of light passing through them without completely blocking it. They are ideal for spaces that require a certain level of privacy or light control, such as bedrooms, conference rooms, or cinemas. Direct Fabrics offers a range of curtain dim-out fabrics in various colors and patterns, suitable for different types of interiors and applications.
No, Direct Fabrics' curtain dim-out fabrics are not blackout. While they reduce the amount of light passing through them, they still allow some light to filter in. If you require a complete blackout effect, we recommend using our range of blackout curtains, which are specially designed to block out all light.
When choosing a curtain dim-out fabric, consider factors such as the level of light control you require, the color and pattern of the fabric, and its composition and durability. At Direct Fabrics, we provide expert advice and guidance on selecting the most suitable curtain dim-out fabric for your project, taking into account your aesthetic, functional, and budget requirements. We also offer free samples and a bespoke curtain making service to ensure a perfect fit and finish.
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
Our fabrics that feature sound absorption coefficients and an acoustic rating have these scores as a result of extensive laboratory testing alongside SRL Acoustics.
Contract curtains are required by law to be flame retardant, they must meet the BS5867 Part 2 Type B/C standards. We at Direct Fabrics offer a large range of fabrics that BSI have accredited with these standards.
Some other accreditations held by our several flame retardant fabrics include:
- NFPA 701 Part 1 & 2
- European EN 13773
- Italian Classe Uno
- IMO FTP Code 2010 Part 7
This is our range of DIMOUT Curtain fabrics, These are woven fabric that have varying weave depths to make them more or less opaque. They are incredible value for use as curtaining as due to them being so thick in most cases you can use them without lining. A great example of this is our venus range a soft tight weave that is 95%+ blackout without any lining and due to its composition it means that it is washable at 70 degrees for thermal disinfection.
These dimout curtain fabrics are a very popular choice with a lot of our contract clients, particularly with the care and hospitality. You should look at using these fabrics if you want excellent value and high quality. They are quite simply stunning fabrics. They drape beautifully and you will be shocked at how a product of such high quality can be at such an incredible price.
Hotel from across the UK and the world rely on Direct Fabrics to supply incredible curtain fabrics quickly, best of all these are all stock fabrics with approximately 100,000 ,metres being in stock and ready for quick dispatch.
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