Ready Made Eyelet Blackout Thermal Curtains - - UK Deconovo - Solid Contemporary Colours and Sizes, Thermal Lined, Soundproof Window Treatment (2 Panels) (2024)

FAQs

Which is better blackout or thermal curtains? ›

If you are looking for something to Blackout light, we would recommend 100% Blackout curtains. However, if you need something to help reduce the heat loss in a room and not totally darken a room, we would recommend Thermal curtains.

Thermal curtains reduce some of the drafts, heat loss, and hot air if you keep them closed. Reduce energy waste. Closed thermal curtains help maintain consistent temperatures inside your home so your HVAC isn't running constantly, which saves a little energy.

Thermal curtains create a dead-air space between the window and the room, which reduces the amount of air infiltration and transfer of heat. By installing an insulating curtain over a window, heat is kept inside during the winter. During the summer, heat from the sun is reflected back to the outside.

Blackout and thermal curtains are a popular choice of window dressing due to their energy efficiency and privacy benefits. Pairing together, thermal and blackout curtains provide insulation by blocking drafts and reducing heat transfer, along with impressive light-blocking capabilities for an all-in-one package.

Blackout curtains have few health disadvantages. However, manufacturers may produce blackout curtains or roller blinds using polyvinyl chloride (PVC). This material has phthalates, chemicals that can enter and damage the human body through air particles, direct contact, and other methods.

Blinds Versus Curtains

In general, curtains are better for retaining heat in the home. However, by choosing a thermal blind you can reduce heat loss from your home by 20-40%, while thermal curtains reduce heat loss by just 25%-30%.

ENERGY-SAVING CURTAIN FABRIC

Wool is the ideal choice for thermal curtains as, unlike other animal-based textiles, it is crimped. This tightly-bound quality adds bulk to the fabric, in which it retains heat. Wool is a great insulator - after all, that's why we wear wooly jumpers in the winter!

Blackout curtains are also known as "thermal drapes" for a reason. They're ideal for blocking light and heat from windows that get strong sun.

Wool and many wool blends feature a complex structure that traps air in its fibers, which regulates your interior temperatures by preventing heat from entering a room during warm days.

Whether you go with blackout curtains or blackout window film, you will experience the difference right away. Remember, for total light blocking, we recommend window film rather than curtains for complete coverage.

What are super thermal curtains? ›

Our temperature-smart curtains are great for keeping your home cool during the warmer months. Eyelet options are designed to hang directly on poles, while pencil-pleat styles work with hooks. Lined fabrics reduce the light that passes through, ensuring compete privacy.

Blackout curtains and shades will reduce the amount of heat which is transferred via your windows by as much as 24 percent, keeping the rooms where they're installed cooler in summer and warmer in winter. This will allow you to use your heating and cooling system more efficiently and save energy.

It is common to use wool fabric for your curtains for winter because it is thick and heavy, and is the best fabric for cold weather. The downside of wool curtains is that they are very thick, and it isn't easy to wash them. It is often used for making sweaters, carpets, curtains, etc.

HOW MUCH ENERGY DO CURTAINS SAVE? Research shows that drawing the curtains at dusk can reduce heat loss by around 15%. Upgrade to thermal curtains - that fit your windows properly - and you can reduce heat loss in your home by up to 25%.