About Our Curtain Materials, Linen Fabrics, Linen Curtains, Linen Blinds and Cotton Curtains
In this section you will find many useful articles about why natural linen is the perfect choice for curtain material and other home furnishings. Or if you do not like the look of the linen curtains or linen blinds why beautiful organic cotton curtains or blinds might be a good alternative for you.
Why natural linen is great choice for curtain fabric material
Many of the curtain fabrics found on the market today are made from synthetic materials such as nylon and polyester. Nylon and polyester curtain fabrics are made from petrochemicals, which are very polluting to the environment and one of the factors contributing to the global warming situation. These curtain fabrics are also non-biodegradable, which means they don’t break down easily and so are difficult to dispose of. Linen and Cotton Curtains are definetely better choiche.... Read more about our linen curtain fabrics...
How To Measure Curtains
Just choose the picture below which best suits your window and take the measurements shown for each of your windows. Please state whether you are measuring in centimeters or inches. Always use a steel tape when measuring to get accurate measurements. Read more about how to take measurements for your linen curtains or linen blinds...
Made To Measure Curtains & Roman Blinds
We can make curtains with the following headings: Tab Top, Triple Pleat, Double Pleat, Eyelet and Pencil Pleat. Our experienced curtain makers can also make curtains with following lining alternatives: Cotton lining, Blackout lining, Thermal lining, Blackout lining and interlining, Thermal lining and interlining. From our vast array of linen fabrics you can find varying qualities of linen for made to measure curtains and roman blinds. We are constantly adding new designs and changing our existing range to keep our collection of curtain fabrics interesting, fresh and contemporary. Read more about our linen curtains and linen blinds...
The Largest Collection of Linen Fabrics in the UK
Various textures and colors are available to enhance any room or house. Linens texture is at its best against the light where the flax fibre can be seen in all it’s natural beauty. When the light filters through simple curtains then that is when flax linen is at its most stunning. Also flax is the strongest natural fibre in common use. Read more about our linen fabrics collection...
10 Tips for Ordering Fabrics
Please read these useful tips before ordering your curtain fabric, upholstery fabric or fabric for loose covers.
- Measuring Curtains: Please use a steel tape when measuring your curtains, as fabric tapes give a more inaccurate result. Other good ways to get exactly the right measurements is to measure your old curtains if you are replacing existing curtains.
- Please install curtain rails before measuring the curtains length and width. You might not be able to get the rails exactly where you want them.
How does Irish linen compare to other linen fabrics?
Ada & Ina - natural linen fabrics was founded by a few Finnish linen lovers. We started to import linen fabrics to UK 2001, since there were so few companies importing quality linen from Central European Mills to UK. However, which we did not understand how strong concept is Irish Linen here UK. Quite often we are asked samples of Irish linen. Read more about Irish Linen Fabric...
How you should take care of your linen fabrics?
All linen consists exclusively of flax thread. In half linen, the warp is composed of cotton yarn and the weft of flax thread. It is important to remember when considering care of linen that cotton soils more quickly than linen and must therefore be washed more often. Read more and learn how to take care of your linen curtains and linen blinds...
The History of Linen Fabric
"It is truly impossible to learn which of the many natural fibres were first used for textile purposes, or even to be sure how that particular fibre came to be used, but of the four chief textile fibres, wool, cotton, silk and flax, the last is unquestionably the most ancient. Some anthropologist even declare that it is possible that linen had its origin not long after the advent of man." Read more about linen fabrics...
Some Properties of Linen Fabrics
Linen varies from a creamy white to greyish brown, the depth of colour depending largely on the time and condition of retting. It may be bleached to white or near white, or to any stage between the original colour and white, and is found on the market at the various stages of bleaching. Read more about linen fabrics curtain material...
