Iris Textured Flame Retardant Blackout Fabric 28 Colours 145cm or 290cm Wide
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
FREE
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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How to Measure for a Recess Fitted Blind
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Customer Product Reviews
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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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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. |
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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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