- Do Privacy Curtains allow Airflow?
- How do privacy curtains provide privacy without blocking all the light?
- Are voiles good for insulation or just privacy and airflow?
- How can I layer voiles with other curtains for a multi functional window treatment?
- How do I clean and care for voile curtains?
- Can voile curtains be used on large windows or patio doors?
Do Privacy Curtains allow Airflow?
Privacy curtains , better known as voiles, are known for their lightweight and sheer nature, allowing air to pass through while still providing privacy. Voiles are an ideal investment for customers looking to maintain a comfortable and well-ventilated space – giving the home an ‘airy’ feel. Unlike other textile options, voiles don’t absorb heat on their own. Instead, air ventilation naturally passes through without suffocating the interior humidity. Another advantage of voiles is their ability to block contaminants like dust particles, which can trigger allergies or spread allergens throughout your home.
How do privacy curtains provide privacy without blocking all the light?
This all comes down to light diffusion , unlike other solid fabrics that act as a barrier to block light , voile fabric allows the light to come through at not such a force. When the light hits the fabric , the fibers scatter allowing some but not all of the light to get through allowing a more overall better feel , as you can now have privacy alongside light entering your home.
Are voiles good for insulation or just privacy and airflow?
Due to voile curtains being made from lightweight fabric , they do not have the density required in order to be a primary insulator. However voile curtains can still play a role in your homes energy efficiency, on a very hot day a voile is able to reduce the incoming heat which can help protect against overheating. While they do offer a minor layer of insulation their primary purpose is to provide privacy and airflow.
How can I layer voiles with other curtains for a multi functional window treatment?
Layering curtains is the key to achieving a multi functional window that provides for all round needs being soft light, full privacy and enhanced insulation. Voiles are a perfect base layer that you can pair with a heavier layer.
Voile & a Heavier curtain approach gives you complete control over your rooms light and privacy some examples of this can be :
Blackout curtains – ideal for bedrooms
Thermal Curtains – ideal for living rooms
Lined Curtains – all round great option
Voile & roman or roller blinds , this duo offers a cleaner, more minimalist effect.
Roman blinds are an elegant option, where a thermal or a blackout roman adds a touch of sophistication to your window. The voile can be used for daytime purposes and privacy and the roman blind can be lowered for full coverage creating a nice layered look.
Roller blinds are a simple and highly functional choice , a blackout or light-filtering roller can be installed to sit nicely behind the voile , when the roller is raised the voile is the main feature , when it is lowered you have complete privacy , light control and enhanced insulation.
How do I clean and care for voile curtains?
One of the many benefits of voiles is that they are generally very easy to care for, which helps them maintain their elegant look for many years. Here is our recommendations :
Regular dusting – the easiest way to keep your voiles clean is to regularly dust them with a brush or a very light hoover / vacuum attachment. This prevents dust and dirt from building up on the fibers.
Washing : for a deeper clean voile can be washed using a gentle , cold water cycle and a mild detergent this is to protect the delicate fabric.
Drying: We recommend avoiding a tumble dryer , as the high heat can damage the fibers and cause them to shrink. The best way to dry voiles is to simply hang them back on their pole while they are still slightly damp. Their lightweight means they will dry quickly and any wrinkles will naturally be pulled out so you can skip ironing.
Can voile curtains be used on large windows or patio doors?
Voiles are a fantastic choice for large windows , bi fold doors and patio doors for many reasons. For example with a large window or glass door , for many the point is to enjoy the view and natural light , while voile allows you to maintain this while still providing privacy from the outside as it softens the incoming sunlight without sacrificing your view to feel comfortable.
For ease of use – for patio or bi fold doors they can be installed on a track that runs the full length of the opening. Allowing you to easily pull the curtains back and forth giving you quick and easy access to get outside.
For preventing the sealed off feeling , unlike heavier curtains that can make a large window feel a bit closed off , voiles maintain a sense of openness. They keep the room feeling bright and connected to the outdoors, while also providing a layer of privacy when needed.