Flame Retardant
Blackout
Heavy Weight
British Made
Sold Per Metre
Thermal
Iris Textured Flame Retardant Blackout Fabric 28 Colours 145cm or 290cm Wide
Flame Retardant
Blackout
Heavy Weight
British Made
Sold Per Metre
Thermal
Next Day Expected But Not Guaranteed. (Ex NI, SH, I)
UK Mainland Over £250
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Iris Blackout Flame Retardant Fabric – 28 Colours – 145cm or 290cm Wide
A heavy weight, two-tone textured blackout curtain fabric designed for commercial interiors. Certified flame retardant to international standards and available in both standard and wide width, Iris is widely used in hotels, care homes, schools and high specification domestic projects.
Flame Retardant
Certified for commercial environments
Sold per Linear Metre
Order exact quantities or request samples
28 Colour Options
Neutral to bold commercial palette
Blackout Back Coated
Reduces light transmission
About Iris blackout fabric
Iris is a 410gsm heavyweight blackout curtain fabric featuring a subtle two-tone texture. Inspired by modern urban finishes, it provides depth without overpowering a scheme, making it suitable for both contemporary and traditional interiors.
The fabric is widely specified in hospitality, healthcare and education due to its certified flame retardant performance and durable blackout coating. The 290cm wide width option reduces joins and is ideal for high ceilings and large window spans.
Typical applications
- Hotel bedrooms and corridors
- Care homes and supported living
- Schools and colleges
- Apartment developments
- High specification domestic curtains
Quick specification
- Weight: 410gsm
- Composition: 100% Polyester
- Blackout: Off white acrylic back coating
- Widths: 145cm and 290cm
- Light fastness: 5+
- Pattern type: Semi plain texture
Technical specification
| Weight | 410gsm |
| Composition | 100% Polyester |
| Dimensional stability (wash) | +/- 1% |
| Dimensional stability (dry clean) | +/- 1% |
| End use | Curtains and soft furnishings |
Flame retardant standards
Iris is certified to the following international flame retardant standards:
- B1
- BS 5867 Part 2 Type B
- EN 13773
- IMO FTP Code 2010 Part 7
- NFPA 701 (Methods 1 & 2)
- Classe Uno
Certification documentation available upon request for contract projects.
Care and storage guidance
Machine wash at 30°C short cycle. Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry. Cool iron at 110°C on the non-coated side only.
When storing rolls, avoid excessive pallet weight or overhang as pressure marks or surface bruising may occur due to the blackout coating.
Case study – Iris Tarragon
In this installation, Iris Tarragon was manufactured into unlined blackout curtains and combined with our electric curtain track system to create a modern automated finish.
Frequently asked questions
Is Iris fully blackout?
Iris has an acrylic blackout back coating designed to significantly reduce light transmission. For full room darkening performance, ensure correct curtain fullness and overlap during installation.
Is this suitable for care homes?
Yes. The fabric meets multiple commercial flame retardant standards commonly required in care, hospitality and public sector environments.
Can I order samples?
Yes. We recommend ordering samples to check colour, texture and suitability before committing to larger quantities.
Does the 290cm width reduce seams?
Yes. The wide width option is ideal for tall drops and large window spans, helping reduce joins in made to measure curtains.
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 | Flame Retardant |
|---|---|
| Washing / Cleaning Information Face Fabric | 30 Degrees (When Blackout Lined), Cool Iron, Dry Clean P Sensitive |
| Flame Retardant | Yes |
| Delivery | Next Day Expected But Not Guaranteed. (Ex NI, SH, I) |
| Flame Retardant Certified Rating | BS5867 Part 2B |
| Fabric Style | Semi Plains |
| Fabric Width (cm) | 145cm or 290cm |
| Pattern Repeat Vertical (cm) | 1cm |
| Composition | 100% Polyester Acrylic back coating |
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Excellent customer serviceExcellent customer service, helping us with a last minute change to our order. Beautiful fabric to work with. We made our own curtains for a tricky under stairs spot. Would highly recommend.0 people found this helpful
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Friendly and fastWhen I experienced difficulties ordering fabric samples on line a helpful assistant popped up and did it for me. The samples (and subsequently the fabric I ordered) arrived quickly, well packed.0 people found this helpful
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Customer support was very helpfulCustomer support was very helpful. My order was processed and delivered very quickly.0 people found this helpful
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Top communications and efficiencyOne of the few businesses where you can actually communicate with someone by phone these days which was very refreshing. Very quick responses, knowledgeable staff and a ‘can do, will do’ approach. Alana was incredibly helpful and made the whole process very easy. Dispatch time also very quick. Highly recommended.0 people found this helpful
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Highly dependable, quick to deliver and excellent productOrdered what we wanted - arrived within 48 hours (probably more like 36 hours to be fair). Used Direct Fabrics before and will more than likely use them many times again.0 people found this helpful
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Great quality of fabric from Direct FabricsThe quality of fabric from Direct Fabrics is amazing. We have made a curtain divide between two rooms at our Pilates Studio using three different layers of fabric... Black Wool Serge to go in the centre for more sound dampining and then Teal and Ivory black out for either side. It works really well through our arch of a Georgian building. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is that I would like to do the same thing for the entrance which is smaller but can only order a minimum of 6 meters, If I could order smaller amounts then it would definitely get the 5 stars.0 people found this helpful
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Very efficient serviceVery efficient service and product as per sample. I would certainly use again0 people found this helpful
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