Blackout fabric is an opaque fabric, generally used to block out light. It is used in a variety of environments such as hotels, bedrooms, living rooms and theaters. The Blackout fabric we stock here at Fabric UK is 3 metres wide and Fire retardant.

What are the specifications of the fabric?

Our Blackout Curtain Fabric is 100% polyester, weights 237gms and conforms to the British standard BS5867 for Flame Retardant fabrics.

BS5867 FOR FLAME RETARDANT FABRICS

This standard sets requirements for different ignition levels of fabrics for use as curtains, drapes and window blinds.

Fabrics such as curtains can be a serious Fire hazards inside of buildings. Such as, smoking, *** flames, or other intense heat sources such as a mirror reflecting sunlight. As a result, when the fabric is left untreated, fabrics for curtains, drapes and windows are considered highly ignitable due to their vertical suspension.

What is Flame Retardancy ?

Making a fabric Fire /Flame retardant ensures it will pass all Flame retardant tests it is put through. To pass the test, the flame must not spread to the edge of the fabric when exposed to a flame for 15 seconds. There must also be no debris that falls from the fabric.

The Fire Retardancy will not last a lifetime. Therefore, even once the fabric has been washed it will not dissipate. The fabric can generally be either Natural and or synthetic fibres, which is then treated topically. Once a fabric has been treated it can considered FR, along with having the appropriate certifications.

Main uses of Blackout Fabric

Theaters

Bedrooms / Living rooms

Dining rooms

Hospitals and Healthcare Environments

Hostels / Hotels

Schools / Nurseries

Colleges/ Universities

Bars/ Clubs / Restaurants

Museums

Offices

What Blackout fabrics do we stock?

This Fabric consists of excellent for keeping the sun out on those bright sunny days. layers of blackout foam. Consequently, the fabric has noise damping effects and thermal effects.

As a professional Blackout Curtain Fabric Manufacturer, we also offer tons of different fabric material,welcome to consult us.