Choice of fabrics

Dress well its windows

In the window covering industry, it can be difficult to navigate the abundance of options. There is a wide variety of fibers, materials, and... on the market. style and technology. Therefore, before you begin your search, it's important to clearly define your needs in order to properly dress your window. This will save you time, money, and You will gain in satisfaction.

Define your needs

Window coverings serve to meet one or more needs, for example:

• Preserve privacy;
• Regulate the light and temperature;
• Create a barrier against the cold;
• Reduce noise;
• To divide or camouflage a room; and
• Improve the aesthetics of the decor.

We must also take into consideration other factors such as the function and location of the room, the dimensions of the window and your budget.

Make an informed choice

Once your needs are clearly identified, it will be easier for you. of choose the material to prioritize (woven, non-woven, composite, etc.).

THE Transparent and translucent fabrics will maximize the amount of light entering the room while lightly covering your windows. While the materials Opaque and blackout curtains will darken the room while preserving heat or coolness.

For fabrics, weave, density and fiber (e.g. natural, artificial and synthetic) will be determining characteristics for dimensional stability, product durability and ease of maintenance.

Fiber blends are a good option because they help reduce the cost of the fabric, but also combine the properties of each fiber to increase its performance. As for A linen/polyester blend, linen is a beautiful fiber, very resistant to wear and sunlight, but difficult to care for and wrinkles easily. By adding polyester, the fabric becomes more affordable, washable, and less prone to wrinkling.

Finding the right quality-price ratio price

The price is not always significant quality. Several other elements are taken into account. consideration when manufacturers and retailers set the selling price (fixed costs, transport, intermediaries, profit margin, marketing, etc.).

Hence the importance of finding the right balance between your needs and the price you're willing to pay. Don't be swayed by appearances or impressive specifications. You must keep your purchasing criteria in mind. For example, if you plan to wash your curtains frequently, it would be best to opt for polyester. This will help preserve the look and color of your product for longer.

Our expertise at your service

To help you with your purchase, we We are here to advise you. You can visit one of our points of sale in Quebec or contact our customer service.

Furthermore, it is now possible to purchase one of our fabric samples in our online store. You will receive a promo code (refund) by mail with your sample, applicable to your online purchase.