Choose the Right Curtain for Your Room
The curtain not only complies with a decorative function, is also an excellent intercepting unwanted views, filter for light, sound and also as insulation.
The choice of fabric is fundamental in achieving the desired effect. Natural fabrics come from animals such as wool and silk, or plants such as cotton or linen. The tissue chemical may be artificial or synthetic. The artificial resulting from treatment of the cellulose of plants with different acids and sulfides, and results in acetate, and rayon staple fiber, among others. The synthetic is obtained largely from petroleum such as acrylic, polyester, and polyamide, among others.
Here are the characteristics of each material:
- Animal tissue: It is good thermal and acoustic insulation, tends to cake and requires special attention.
- Plant tissue: Tends to wrinkle, does not accumulate static electricity, and is fresh and strong.
- Artificial tissue: It has a silky feel and looks closely the colors.
- Synthetic fabric: It’s very tough, but also sets the color and slightly wrinkled. The disadvantage is that chemical tissue static loads and burns easily.
Curtain Types
The variety of shades is great. From the classic consists of two falls and a curtain, to the most modern rolling or folding. There is also the possibility of wood blinds, curtain Americana that regulates the passage of light through the movement of horizontal slats and the sliding panel of oriental origin.
One way to hang the curtain can be the typical rod of bronze, iron or wood, which are attached by rings, locks cloth or tongs, or a rail that facilitates travel.
The role of the curtain and the fall of the fabric are also important. In seating areas can be used for heavy-lined completely darkened room. In living areas or transit are usually placed gauze to filter the light. A combination of both options gives flexibility to the composition.
