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Blackout Drapes & Curtains with Blackout Lining

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There are fewer things more important for success than getting the proper sleep. Study after study has shown that darkness is the best environment to acheive restful sleep. For most people a relatively dark, quiet room is the best environment for falling to sleep. Whether you live in the city or in Fairbanks Alaska, you’re not alone if you find that you need to take extra steps to create the perfect sleeping space. In fact the part of your brain that controls your biological clock may actually be more sensitive to light and dark signals.

Blackout window treatments are designed specifically to block unwanted light from passing through fabric. Blackout is actually a specific term in the drapery industry that signifies that the curtain prevents 100% of light from filtering throught the cloth. This helps to keep a room pitch dark any time of day! Enjoy the convenience of blackout drapes for napping, night time, and much more.

Blackout can be acheived in two ways. The curtain fabric itself may be constructed in such a way that it acheives blackout properties. A double or triple weave fabric or a fabric with an acrylic foam backing would both fall into this category. Curtains made in this way serve there function perfectly, but in general, this style of blackout material is more utilitarian.

The second and by far more prevalent manner in acheiving 100% light blockage from your draperies is to have them sewn with blackout lining. A heavy Blackout Lining is applied to a drapery fabric. By using a dual layer approach you get a much wider selection of fabrics and styles to choose for your drapery panels while still acheiving the light control that you need. We now offer a wide selection of ready made blackout curtain panels. Select the

Whether you high enegry rock star or a simple night time worker, a good night's sleep is something we all need to stay energized and focused. Choose our high quality blackout curtains to make your room the peaceful alcove you deserve for a perfect's nights sleep.

If you have wide windows or need a specific style or size, contact us and let our custom work rooms design the perfect blackout drapery panel for your needs.