SHEER FABRICS PRODUCTION
FABRICS
CHARACTERISTICS
Lightweight curtains, used to filter light or decorate rooms, are made through a process that combines material selection, weaving, and sometimes additional treatments to improve their properties.
The main characteristics of Lightweight Curtains are:
TYPES OF WEAVING MACHINES
The making of lightweight curtains involves the use of specific frames and machinery, which may be:
- Shuttle or rapier loom: used for plain or lightly woven transparent fabrics. The warp threads are stretched and the weft is precisely inserted to create an open and delicate structure.
- Jacquard loom: suitable for lightweight curtains with intricate patterns, such as arabesques or floral motifs. It allows independent control of each warp thread, creating intricate designs without compromising the lightness of the fabric.
- Air or water jet looms: used for the production of very thin, uniform fabrics, such as voile or organza. These looms use air or water to move the weft threads through the warp, reducing physical contact and improving fabric quality.
Finishing machinery
- Calenders: Used to smooth and polish fabric, improving its transparency.
Special treatment machines
- Antistatic to prevent curtains from sticking.
- Yellowing resistant to ensure color durability.
- Fireproof, especially for public environments.
PRODUCTION PROCESS
Warp preparation
The warp threads are selected according to the desired lightness and transparency, then stretched on the loom.
Weaving
The weft is woven with the warp. For lightweight curtains, wide wefts or specific techniques are used to create fabrics such as:
- Voile: Transparent, smooth and uniform fabric.
- Organza: Stiff, lightweight fabric, often used for decorative curtains.
- Tulle: Fine mesh fabric, very light and transparent.
Finish
- Chemical treatments: Can be applied to impart specific properties, such as softness, resistance to washing or dimensional stability.
- Dyeing or printing: Lightweight curtains are often dyed in soft or neutral colors, but may also have printed patterns to add decoration.
Cutting and packaging
Fabric is cut and sewn into panels of the required size. Details such as eyelets, loops, or pleats are added to facilitate assembly.
MATERIALS
Lightweight curtains are usually made from transparent or semi-transparent fabrics, chosen for their lightness and ability to diffuse light:
- Polyester: Common for its strength, lightness and affordability.
- Cotton: Used for a natural look and soft texture.
- Linen: Elegant and light, with a slightly irregular texture.
- Silk: For luxurious curtains, offering luster and fluidity.
- Blended fabrics: Combinations of natural and synthetic fibers to balance aesthetics and durability.
Sarelli Interiors Textiles’ lightweight curtains are composed of 100 percent polyester.
THE COLLECTIONS
The Sarelli Interiors Textiles light curtain collections have a nod to simplicity, with names that are easy to remember. They are all indicated in the header of the individual pulls, for ease of identification. There are a total of 19 Sarelli Interiors Textiles lightweight curtain collections, each consisting of a single lightweight curtain.
