No light comes through the fabric.
Blackout · wave heading · made to measure
Blackout wave curtains made to measure
Our blackout fabric is 100% blackout: no light comes through the fabric. With a wave curtain, light can still come in around the track, sides or bottom. On this page you can see where that happens and how to limit it as much as possible.
- 12 colours
- 6 or 8 cm wave
- Up to 295 cm drop
- Up to 780–798 cm wide
Floor to ceiling and with no vertical seams.
For wide windows and large expanses of glass.
Choose compact or fuller waves.
Neatly finished at the bottom.
Blackout in short
What are blackout wave curtains?
A blackout wave curtain is a wave curtain made of 100% blackout fabric. The fabric blocks the light; the wave determines how the curtain hangs in waves under the track. Want to know how the system works first? Then read what a wave curtain is.
That is useful in the bedroom, but also in the living room if you want to keep out bright daylight or like to watch a film during the day.
The fabric100% blackout.
Around the curtainLight can still come in around the edges.
Where can light still come in?
The fabric is 100% blackout. Light can still come in around the curtain
No light comes through the fabric itself. A wave curtain hangs under the track and needs space for the waves. As a result, light can still come in above, beside or below the curtain.
If you want the room as dark as possible, also look at the track, the sides, the bottom and any gap between two curtain panels.
- Top: between track and ceiling.
- Side: beside the window.
- Bottom: between fabric and floor.
- Middle: with two curtain panels.
How to make the room darker
How to limit light gaps with blackout wave curtains
The fabric blocks the light. The positioning determines how much light can come in around the curtain.
The smaller the space above and beside the curtain, the less light comes in there.
Extra overlap on the left and right helps against direct light gaps at the side.
With two curtain panels, a light gap can appear in the middle. So make sure the panels meet properly.
That way you know beforehand where the curtain will hang and how much space the wave needs.
Blackout or dim out?
Choose blackout if you want no light through the fabric
Dim out blocks a lot of light. Blackout goes one step further: no light comes through this fabric.
Undecided between dim out and blackout? On our comparison page we put both fabrics side by side.
Compare dim out and blackoutDim out greatly reduces incoming light.
No light comes through the fabric.
Bedroom
Less morning light and street lighting in the bedroom
Blackout is useful with morning sun, street lighting and light summer evenings. The fabric itself lets no light through.
If you want the bedroom as dark as possible, also pay attention to the track, the overlap beside the window and how two curtain panels meet.
More than room darkening
Also pleasant against draughts, bright daylight and echo
Blackout fabric is denser and heavier than a light curtain fabric. You notice that outside the bedroom too.
The dense fabric helps limit draughts and cold air coming off the window. How much difference you notice depends on the window and how well the curtain fits.
Close the curtains to greatly reduce bright daylight on your TV or projection screen.
The heavy, dense fabric absorbs more sound than a thin sheer fabric. This can make a room sound a little calmer.
So blackout is not just for bedrooms. You can also temporarily shut out almost all light during the day.
The fabric is not a specially tested thermal or acoustic curtain. The effect also depends on the window, the room and the installation.
12 real colours
Blackout doesn’t have to be black
All 12 colours are blackout. So you can also choose off-white, ecru, natural, mint or soft pink without losing the blackout properties of the fabric.
Blackout 07beige
Blackout 020light grey
Blackout 06natural
Blackout 072beige grey
Blackout 141mint
Blackout 14green
Blackout 071linen
Blackout 17soft pink
Blackout 18soft yellow
Blackout 05ecru
Blackout 051ivory
Blackout 100off-white
Blackout in the dining room
Green alongside light wood and white walls
In this mood image, the green fabric adds colour to a light dining room. When you open the curtains, you mainly see two strips beside the window. Closed, it becomes a much larger area of colour.
So don’t just hold a green sample against your wall, but also next to the dining table and floor. For more combinations, take a look at our inspiration page.
The fabric
95% polyester, 5% linen and a calm weave texture
The fabric is made of 95% polyester and 5% linen. On the front you can clearly see the weave, even with the light colours.
The fabric is 320 cm wide on the roll. We make the curtain up to a maximum finished drop of 295 cm. At the bottom there is a 10 cm bottom hem.
Wave with blackout
6 or 8 cm wave: choose the wave that suits your room
Both sizes are possible with this blackout fabric. 6 cm gives more, smaller waves. 8 cm gives fuller waves and needs more depth.
6 cm wave
More, smaller waves and less depth needed.
8 cm wave
Fuller waves and more depth in front of and behind the track.
Do you have a pelmet box or a double track? Then see the full explanation of 6 and 8 cm wave.
Floor to ceiling and seamless
Up to 295 cm finished drop with no vertical seams
The fabric is 320 cm wide on the roll. Because we need fabric for the bottom hem and making up, we make a maximum finished drop of 295 cm.
295 cmmaximum finished drop
798 cmmaximum online; depends on wave and split
Within each curtain panel, we use the floor to ceiling fabric across the width. As a result, no vertical seams are needed within the maximum drop.
More about floor to ceiling wave curtains
Blackout fabric with visible texture and a 10 cm bottom hem.
Product details
Blackout wave curtains: specifications
- Fabric type
- Blackout
- Light blocking
- 100% blackout through the fabric
- Composition
- 95% polyester / 5% linen
- Fabric height
- 320 cm
- Maximum finished drop
- 295 cm / 2950 mm
- Shrinkage
- 1%
- Lightfastness
- 5
- Bottom
- 10 cm bottom hem
- Wave
- 6 or 8 cm
- Making up
- Floor to ceiling with no vertical seams up to the maximum drop
- Colours
- 12 colours
- Minimum size
- 40 cm drop; order width depends on wave and split
- Maximum online width
- 6 cm wave: 7980 mm (1 panel) or 7800 mm (2 panels). 8 cm wave: 7920 mm (1 panel) or 7840 mm (2 panels).
- Production
- Netherlands
- Delivery
- Free delivery · shipped hanging
- Fabric price
- € 63.90 per metre
Price: € 63.90 is the fabric price per metre. In the configurator you see the complete price for fabric, making up and bottom hem.
Made to measure
Made in the Netherlands and shipped hanging
We make the curtain in the Netherlands and aim for a production time of no more than 8 working days. It is then delivered free of charge and hanging by a specialist carrier.
We make the curtain in the chosen width, drop, colour and wave.
The bottom hem and making up are checked before dispatch.
The curtain travels hanging with the carrier.
See it at home
See colour and texture at home
All 12 colours are blackout. With a sample, you mainly see which colour and weave texture best suit your interior.
- Look at the colour in daylight.
- Look at the same fabric in the evening under artificial light.
- Hold the sample in front of a bright window: no light comes through the fabric itself.
- Place the colour next to your floor, wall and furniture.
From colour to made to measure
How to order blackout wave curtains
Choose your colour, decide on 6 or 8 cm wave and enter the size. If you want the room as dark as possible, also check where the track will go and how much overlap you have beside the window.
Choose the colourCompare the 12 blackout samples at home.
Choose 6 or 8 cmConsider the waves you want and the space at the track.
Measure the window and trackAllow enough overlap if you want to limit light gaps.
See your priceThe configurator calculates the complete made to measure price.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about blackout wave curtains
Here you will find the main questions about blackout fabric, light gaps, sizes and wave. For measuring and tracks, you can go on to our technical pages.
See all questions about wave curtainsWhat are blackout curtains?
Blackout curtains are made of 100% blackout fabric. No light comes through the fabric itself. Around the complete curtain, light can still come in along the track, sides or bottom.
Are blackout curtains 100% blackout?
Yes. The fabric in this collection is 100% blackout. This means no light comes through the fabric. The room can still get light through gaps around the curtain.
Is blackout the same as room darkening?
Blackout is 100% blackout through the fabric. Dim out blocks a lot of light, but is not fully blackout. Room darkening is the broad term used for both types.
What is the difference between dim out and blackout?
Dim out greatly reduces incoming light. No light comes through blackout. On our comparison page we put both types side by side.
Does blackout make the room completely dark?
Not always. No light comes through the fabric, but light can still come in along the track, sides, bottom or between two curtain panels.
Why does light come in above a blackout wave curtain?
A wave curtain hangs under the track. This leaves space between the ceiling, track and fabric. With a good track position or a pelmet box, you can limit that light.
Are blackout wave curtains suitable for the bedroom?
Yes. They are suitable if you want to keep out morning sun, street lighting or light summer evenings as much as possible. For the darkest result, the position of the track also matters.
Are blackout curtains also suitable for the living room?
Yes. Blackout is useful if you watch films during the day, want to keep out bright sunlight or want to make the room much darker for a while.
Do blackout curtains help against draughts and cold?
The dense fabric forms an extra layer in front of the window and can help limit draughts and cold air coming off the window. How much difference you notice depends on the window and how the curtain hangs.
Do blackout curtains help against echo?
A heavy, dense curtain fabric absorbs more sound than a thin sheer fabric. This can make a room sound a little less hollow. This fabric has no separately tested acoustic rating.
Do blackout curtains have to be black?
No. All 12 colours in this collection are blackout, including off-white, ecru, natural, mint and soft pink.
Should I choose 6 or 8 cm wave for blackout?
6 cm gives more, smaller waves. 8 cm gives fuller waves and needs more depth. Both are possible with this blackout fabric.
What is the maximum drop?
The maximum finished drop is 295 cm. The fabric is 320 cm wide on the roll; extra fabric is needed for the bottom hem and making up.
How wide can I order blackout wave curtains?
Online you can order up to 780–798 cm total width, depending on the wave and split. The four exact limits are shown on the product page.
Are the curtains made with no vertical seams?
Within the maximum drop, we use the floor to ceiling fabric across the width. As a result, no vertical seams are needed.
What bottom finish does blackout have?
This blackout collection has a 10 cm bottom hem.
Can I order free blackout samples first?
Yes. With a sample you can look at the colour and weave texture at home. Also hold the sample in front of a bright window; no light comes through the fabric itself.
How are blackout wave curtains delivered?
We aim for a production time of no more than 8 working days. The curtains are then transported free of charge and hanging by a specialist carrier.
Blackout made to measure
Look at the 12 colours at home first or design yours straight away?
Order free blackout samples or go straight on with your made to measure wave curtain.