Flame Retardant
Blackout
Made To Measure
Heavy Weight
British Made
5 Year Guarantee
Thermal
Essence Flock Soft FR Stage Curtains
Flame Retardant
Blackout
Made To Measure
Heavy Weight
British Made
5 Year Guarantee
Thermal
Per Linea Metre - This is the width of the fabric and the quantity is the number of metres rolled off the roll
Currently 3-4 Weeks - UK Manufactured
UK Mainland Over £250
FREEEssence Flame Retardant Stage Curtains – Blackout
Fire Retardant
Meets UK commercial & theatre standards.
Made to Measure
Manufactured to your exact stage, track & fullness requirements.
39 Colour Options
Extensive palette suitable for all performance spaces.
Washable
10–50 washes depending on lining choice.
Professional Stage Curtains – Made to Measure
Our polyester Essencestage fabric is a high-performance, medium-weight material with a soft, fluid drape—ideal for main house curtains, tabs, borders, legs, and backdrops. The fabric hangs beautifully, masks light effectively when lined, and is trusted in theatres, schools, studios, community venues, and performance spaces across the UK.
Manufactured to your exact measurements, we tailor fullness, heading style, and finish to your existing rig, track system, or opening requirements. When paired with our FR blackout lining, these curtains deliver outstanding light control and a premium stage-ready appearance.
Why choose our Stage Curtains
- Made to measure for perfect fit and stage-accurate fullness
- Soft drape and professional fall, enhanced with chain-weighted hems
- FR certified to UK theatre standards (BS 5867 Part 2 C)
- Available in 39 colours suitable for main drapes and masking
- Ideal for schools, theatres, halls, studios & community venues
- Compatible with manual and motorised curtain tracks
Colours
39-colour palette covering deep theatrical reds, blues, greens, neutrals, naturals and school-friendly brights. Contact our team for free samples.
Stage Curtain Specification
- Fabric-width basis for pricing: 150 cm
- Typical fullness: 1.5× track width (rounded to nearest fabric width)
- Example: 500 cm track × 1.5 fullness → 750 cm fabric / 150 cm width = 6 fabric drops
- Headings available: Snap hooks (standard), pencil pleat, tie-tops on request
- Weighted with chain hem for precision drape and smooth operation
Fabric Technical Specification
- Width: 150 cm
- Weight: 255 gsm
- Fabric FR rating: BS 5867 Part 2 C
- Optional blackout lining: FR to BS 5867 Part 2 B
- Finish: Matte, plain-dyed, soft drape
Heading & make-up options
- Snap hook heading for stage tracks (standard)
- Pencil pleat or tie-top options available
- Lining: Dimout or full blackout FR lining
- Can be manufactured as single or bi-parting curtains
- Suitable for manual, walk-along, corded, and motorised systems
Care
- Vacuum regularly with a soft brush attachment
- Spot clean minor marks
- Machine washable on gentle cycle depending on lining
- Professional cleaning recommended for large or heavy curtains
FAQs
- Are these curtains fully flame retardant? Yes—our stage fabric meets BS 5867 Part 2 C and lining meets Part 2 B.
- How is pricing calculated? Prices are based on the number of fabric widths required at your chosen fullness, using the 150 cm base fabric width.
- Do I need blackout lining? Not always—blackout works for most masking, but main drapes benefit from blackout lining for depth, weight, and light control.
- Can you visit site? Yes—installation and surveys are available across the UK.
- Do you manufacture backdrops and borders? Yes—legs, borders, tabs, backdrops, and cycloramas are all available.
Order your made-to-measure FR Stage Curtains for a professional, performance-ready finish. Contact our team for samples, assistance with measurements, or a complete stage-dressing quotation.
Headings Options for Stage Curtains:
Pencil Pleat:
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.
Webbing to snap hooks:
Webbing to Snap Hooks clips sewn into the heading tape that then clip straight into a stage track. Not all tracks are suitable for this. Please send over images of your current track if you need any help.
Tie tops:
Tie tops can be tied onto a pole or batten, great for backdrops and for curtains that need to be portable around different spaces.
Lining Options for Stage Curtains:
All lining options from Direct Fabrics are flame retardent certified to BS5867 and can be used in commercial enviroments.
Unlined:
Unlined Curtains are a good option if you are looking for a low cost option. This fabric is a Blackout fabric so it can be unlined and you will not see through the fabric. It will be over 100% Blackout so will block most of the light.
Lined:
Standard polyester FR lining is a low cost option that provides extra fullness and helps your curtains drape better. It will provide additional shade on standard fabrics and on dimout and blackout fabrics it is used to add a more luxurious feel.
Blackout lined:
3 Pass blackout lining is Direct Fabrics choice for all curtains as it is 100% blackout, allowing you to control the amount of light coming into a room, making perfect for bedrooms and other dark enviroments. The 3 pass coating is very hard wearing and provides a thermal benefit aswell as making your curtain drape better.
| Washing / Cleaning Information Face Fabric | 30 Degrees (When Blackout Lined), Cool Iron, Non Bleach, Non Dry Clean, Non Tumble Dry |
|---|---|
| Flame Retardant Certified Rating | BS5867 Part 2C |
| Delivery | Currently 3-4 Weeks - UK Manufactured |
| Flame Retardant | Yes |
| Fabric Style | Plains, Semi Plains |
| Fabric Width (cm) | 150 |
| Pattern Repeat Vertical (cm) | 1 |
| Composition | 100% Polyester with Acrylic Coating |
| Features | Flame Retardant, Blackout, Thermal |
| Product Attachment |
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
|
Type of Curtains |
Fitted On |
Where to Measure from - to desired length |
|
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. |
|
Pencil Pleat Curtains |
Curtain Pole |
Measure from small ring at the bottom of eye under the ring, this is where your curtain clips into. |
|
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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