Pasco Blackout Velvet Curtains | FR | Thermal | Blackout
Flame Retardant
Blackout
Made To Measure
Heavy Weight
British Made
Acoustic
5 Year Guarantee
Thermal
Pasco Blackout Velvet Curtains | FR | Thermal | Blackout
Flame Retardant
Blackout
Made To Measure
Heavy Weight
British Made
Acoustic
5 Year Guarantee
Thermal
Currently 3-4 Weeks - UK Manufactured
UK Mainland Over £250
FREE
Pasco Flame Retardant Blackout Velvet Curtains: Made to Measure (BS 5867 Part 2 Type B)
Made-to-measure polyester velvet curtains with a triple-pass blackout coating for strong light control without requiring an additional lining. A heavier handle supports drape and can help reduce draughts and retain warmth.
Notice: This fabric already has a blackout thermal coating, so it doesn’t require additional lining. Adding a lining will increase fullness and enhance the drape.
Top tip: Any of our curtains lined with our blackout lining are thermally certified to reduce heat loss by up to 30% over a double-glazed window.
Fire Retardant
BS 5867 Part 2 Type B (see specs)
Blackout
Triple-pass coated velvet
Made to Measure
Manufactured to your sizes
26 Colours
Wide colour choice
Care
30°C short cycle (see specs)
Made in the UK
Made-to-measure manufacture
Expectation setting: These are blackout velvet curtains designed for strong light control. As with all blackout installations, the amount of light at the edges will depend on track/pole position and fitting details.
Overview
Pasco Blackout Velvet Curtains are made to measure from our polyester velvet with a triple-pass blackout coating. This means the fabric provides strong light control without requiring an additional lining, and the heavier handle supports drape while helping to reduce draughts and retain warmth.
To help prevent creasing in transit, we may ship velvet curtains not fully pleated to finished width. Your curtains will arrive hooked; simply pleat them on site. If required, ask our team for the “how to pull and hook” guide.
For compliance-led projects, this product is stated as Fire Retardant to BS 5867 Part 2 Type B. Additional performance standards and documentation are listed under the Specifications tab.
Certificates & care: Please refer to the spec tab for the full standards list, care instructions and any available certification documentation.
Best suited for
- Bedrooms and spaces where blackout and privacy are required.
- Hospitality and contract interiors needing a velvet look with stated FR performance.
- Projects where a blackout-coated curtain can be supplied unlined, or lined where additional fullness/drape is preferred.
Where this fits in our range
Choose Pasco when you want a velvet curtain with a triple-pass blackout coating (so blackout performance is built into the fabric). If your specification prioritises a lighter handle or decorative drape without blackout, consider a non-blackout velvet or woven curtain fabric instead.
Velvet appearance can vary with lighting and how the curtain is gathered. Order a sample where colour matching is critical.
Who uses it
Specified for a range of environments including care homes, schools, theatres and hotels, as well as domestic interiors where blackout velvet curtains are required.
Suitable where you need blackout performance with made-to-measure manufacture and stated compliance to BS 5867 Part 2 Type B.
Contract-use context
Commonly selected for hospitality bedrooms and managed accommodation where light control is a priority. For project documentation, refer to the specifications tab for the full standards list and certificates (where available).
Made-to-measure practicalities
Larger curtains may require joined widths to achieve the required coverage. Curtains are supplied pulled and hooked, ready to hang.
Technical specifications
| Product Widths | 140 cm or 280 cm |
| Weight | 460 gsm (approx. 13.6 oz/yd²) |
| Colours | 26 colours |
| Composition | 100% Polyester with off-white acrylic blackout back coating |
| End Use | Curtains |
| Average Roll Size | 25 m (approx. 27.3 yds) |
| FR Standards | B1, EN 13773, IMO FTP Code 2010 Part 7, NFPA 701 1+2, BS 5867 Part 2 Type B, Classe Uno |
| Colour Fastness to Light | 5+ |
| Dimensional Stability (Washing) | N/A |
| Dimensional Stability (Dry Cleaning) | ±2% |
| Care Instructions | 30°C short cycle wash. Do not bleach, tumble dry, iron, or dry clean. Please note: adding a lining may change care requirements. |
| Pattern | Plain |
For compliance-led orders, refer to the specifications tab for the standards list, care guidance and any available certification documentation. If you are adding lining, confirm any change in care requirements before laundering.
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.
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
Lining Options
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.
| Acoustic Absorption Rating | D Rating |
|---|---|
| Washing / Cleaning Information Face Fabric | 30 Degrees (When Blackout Lined), Non Bleach, Non Dry Clean, Non Iron, Non Tumble Dry |
| Flame Retardant Certified Rating | BS5867 Part 2B |
| Delivery | Currently 3-4 Weeks - UK Manufactured |
| Flame Retardant | Yes |
| Fabric Style | Plains |
| Fabric Width (cm) | 140 |
| Pattern Repeat Vertical (cm) | 1 |
| Composition | 100% Polyester |
| Features | Flame Retardant |
What are my Curtain Lining Options?
What are the different curtain heading options?
Will my room be totally blackout with a blackout fabric?
Which Size Curtain Eyelet do i need for my poles?
How much space will my curtains take up when stacking back
What is the difference between blackout and dimout fabric?
What are thermal curtains and how do they work?
How to Measure for a Recess Fitted Blind
What is Curtain Fullness & What Fullness will my Curtains be?
How do I calculate how much curtain fabric I need?
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Jane was super helpful answering all my…Jane was super helpful answering all my questions and helping me get the right curtains for my window. The quality of the curtains is great and Janes advice on how to measure etc means they fit perfectly. They were easy to install as well which was a relief! Only thing I would recommend to anyone else getting the acoustic backed curtains is because they are so thick, I think they would be better with more than the recommended 30cm at the end of the rails for the gather.0 people found this helpful
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Jane was super helpful answering all my…Jane was super helpful answering all my questions and helping me get the right curtains for my window. The quality of the curtains is great and Janes advice on how to measure etc means they fit perfectly. They were easy to install as well which was a relief! Only thing I would recommend to anyone else getting the acoustic backed curtains is because they are so thick, I think they would be better with more than the recommended 30cm at the end of the rails for the gather.0 people found this helpful
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All round great experience!We initally ordered the flush curtain rail then went back and ordered curtains. They were really quick sending out samples, the range is good and they are really reasonably priced for made to measure curtains. Once I placed an order there were a few things I wasn't sure about so I emailed for advise and they couldn't have been more helpful. The curtains have arrived they're well made and the fabric is lovely. Would definately recommend! They were great, from order, to customer service, through to delivery.0 people found this helpful
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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, |
|
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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