The colour determines how much light the fabric blocks.
Dim out · 75–85% light reduction · wave heading
Made to measure dim out wave curtains
Our dim out curtains block approximately 75–85% of the light. Dark colours darken more than light colours. A good choice if you want to make the room noticeably darker without it becoming completely dark.
- 75–85% light reduction
- 11 colours
- Up to 275 cm drop
- 6 or 8 cm wave
From natural and light grey to rust and dark grey.
Floor to ceiling and with no vertical seams.
Also for wide windows and sliding doors.
Choose the spacing that suits your window and track.
Dim out at a glance
What are dim out curtains?
Dim out is a dense curtain fabric that blocks a lot of light but is not completely lightproof. You may also see terms such as light darkening or semi-blackout for this. Our collection reduces incoming light by approximately 75–85%, depending on the colour.
The wave heading only determines how the curtain hangs below the track. Want to know exactly how the gliders, hooks and waves work? Then see What are wave curtains?.
Dim outNoticeably darker, not completely dark.
BlackoutNo light comes through the fabric itself.
How dark does it get?
How much light does this dim out fabric block?
This fabric blocks approximately 75 to 85% of the light. A light colour lets a little more light through. A dark colour has more black thread woven in, so it blocks more light.
So the light blocking differs per colour.
75%light reduction85%
Lighter coloursDark colours
The darker the colour, the more black thread is woven into this collection.
Colour makes a difference
Light colour or dark colour?
A dark colour blocks more light than a light colour.
Light colourLets a little more light through
In bright daylight, you will see a little more light with a light colour. The fabric remains dense and gives plenty of privacy.
Dark colourMore black thread, so darker
Dark colours have more black thread woven in. As a result, the same dim out collection blocks more light.
Dim out or blackout?
Choose dim out if you want it darker, but not pitch dark
For a normal sleeper, dim out is often just enough. You remove most of the morning light and light from outside, but the room does not have to become completely dark.
Do you sleep during the day, are you very sensitive to light or do you want it as dark as possible? Then blackout is a better fit.
Compare dim out and blackout in detailMuch less light, but not completely dark.
If you want it as dark as possible.
Bedroom
Sleep in a darker room without it becoming pitch dark
Not everyone wants a completely dark bedroom. Dim out blocks most of the morning light and street lighting. Some light still remains in the room.
Want to sleep in a noticeably darker room, but it does not have to be completely dark? Then dim out is a good choice. If you sleep during the day or want it as dark as possible, blackout is a better fit.
Morning lightStreet lightingPrivacy
Living room and screen
Less distracting light on your TV or monitor
If the sun shines on your television or screen, you often cannot see as well. With dim out, you block most of that light.
This works well in the living room or study. You remove a lot of bright light without the room immediately becoming as dark as with blackout.
If you want to make a room for a projector as dark as possible, it is better to choose blackout.
Cold, draughts and warmth
The curtain can help against cold, draughts and warmth
A closed dim out curtain hangs like an extra layer in front of the window. Air stays still between the glass and the fabric. As a result, it often feels less cold by the window and you are less bothered by draughts.
In summer, the fabric also blocks a lot of direct sunlight. As a result, the room warms up less quickly when the curtains are closed.
Is there a radiator below the window? Then make sure the curtain does not hang in front of the radiator unnecessarily.
Echo in the room
Less echo thanks to the curtains
In a room with lots of glass and hard floors you often hear more echo. A large dim out curtain adds a lot of fabric. In practice, we then often hear noticeably less echo.
This fabric has not been acoustically tested, so we do not give a dB value. It is about less echo in the room, not about blocking noise from outside.
11 real fabric colours
Choose your colour and decide how much light you want to block
With this dim out fabric, the colour also determines how much light is blocked. Dark colours contain more black thread and darken more. Unsure? Then order a light and a dark sample and hold them up to your window.
Dim out 06naturallighter shade
Dim out 071linenlighter shade
Dim out 072beige greylighter shade
Dim out 020light greylighter shade
Dim out 021silver greymid shade
Dim out 02steel greymid shade
Dim out 07dark beigedark shade
Dim out 09dark taupedark shade
Dim out 10browndark shade
Dim out 17rustdark shade
Dim out 03dark greydark shade
The fabric
100% polyester with more black thread in dark colours
The dim out fabric is made of 100% polyester. The fabric is 300 cm wide on the roll, has 1% shrinkage and a light fastness of 4.
In dark colours there is more black thread in the weave. As a result, those colours block more light. So the fabric does not have a separate black backing.
The maximum finished drop is 275 cm. The bottom edge gets a 10 cm bottom hem.
Choosing the wave
Dim out with a 6 or 8 cm wave
Both versions are possible. With 6 cm, the gliders are closer together and you get more, smaller waves. With 8 cm, the gliders are further apart and you get fewer, wider waves.
6 cm wave
More, smaller waves and a shorter distance between the gliders.
8 cm wave
Fewer, wider waves and more space between the gliders.
The space taken up by an open curtain is mainly determined by the number of gliders, the chosen 6 or 8 cm spacing and whether you choose one or two curtain panels. For more explanation about the space at the window, see the page Wave curtains: 6 or 8 cm?.
Floor to ceiling and without vertical seams
Up to 275 cm drop, also for wide windows
For this dim out, 275 cm is the maximum finished drop. The fabric is 300 cm wide on the roll; we use the difference for the finishing. Within that size, each curtain panel remains one continuous piece of fabric.
275 cmmaximum finished drop
798 cmmaximum online; depends on wave and split
With a sliding door or wide run of windows, you can choose one curtain panel or two panels. Decide in advance on which side the open curtain should go.
See how to measure correctly
Large windows and dormer windows
One panel, two panels or opening left and right
With wide windows, the opening direction is important. One curtain panel can stack entirely to the left or right. Two panels can meet in the middle and open to both sides.
The width of the open curtain depends mainly on the number of gliders and the chosen 6 or 8 cm spacing. So do not just look at the fabric, but also at the space available next to the window.
Track and installation
Ceiling track, wall mounting or pole-style track
Dim out wave curtains hang from linked gliders in a suitable wave track. You can mount the track on the ceiling or on the wall. A pole-style track is possible if you actually want to keep the track visible.
If you want to combine voile or inbetween with dim out, you need two tracks and therefore extra depth.
All about wave curtain tracksFor the dim out curtain only.
For voile or inbetween on the window side and dim out on the room side.
Choose what suits the window, the windowsill and the depth available.
Where does dim out work well?
Bedroom, living room, TV room and home office
Dim out is a good fit if you want to block a lot of light, but the room does not need to become completely dark.
Dark enough for many sleepers without becoming completely dark.
Reduces bright sunlight and gives plenty of privacy when the curtain is closed.
Blocks a lot of direct light and makes watching TV more pleasant.
Useful if sunlight falls on your monitor or workspace.
Dim out 071 linen. The other colours have the same fabric construction; the amount of black thread varies with the colour.
Product details
Dim out wave curtains: specifications
- Fabric type
- Dim out
- Composition
- 100% polyester
- Light reduction
- Approx. 75–85%, depending on the colour
- Dark colours
- More black thread woven in, giving stronger light reduction
- Fabric height
- 300 cm
- Maximum finished drop
- 275 cm / 2750 mm
- Shrinkage
- 1%
- Lightfastness
- 4
- Bottom
- 10 cm bottom hem
- Wave
- 6 or 8 cm
- Colours
- 11 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).
- Making up
- Floor to ceiling with no vertical seams up to the maximum drop
- Fabric price
- € 37.00 per metre
- Production
- Netherlands
- Delivery
- Free delivery · shipped hanging
About the price: € 37.00 is the fabric price per metre. This is not the total price of the complete curtain. When designing, you will see the curtain price for your width, wave and configuration.
Test the darkening at home
Order free dim out samples and hold them up to your own window
A photo does not show well how much light a dim out fabric blocks. So look at the fabric at home in front of your own window.
- Ideally, order a light and a dark colour.
- Hold the samples up to the window during the day.
- See how much light comes through each colour.
- Also check the colour in the evening under artificial light.
Made to measure price
How much do dim out wave curtains cost?
Want to know what dim out costs for your window? Choose your colour, wave and configuration below and enter the width on the product. The configurator then shows the price for the complete curtain. The fabric price on its own is € 37.00 per metre.
In the configurator you enter the measurements and choices. You see the complete price before you order.
Fabric price€ 37.00per metre of fabric · not the total priceCalculate your made to measure price
Combining
Voile or inbetween during the day, dim out later
Want plenty of light during the day and less view in or less bright light in the evening? Then combine dim out with a second, lighter layer on a double track.
Voile lets in plenty of daylight. Inbetween gives a little more privacy during the day. Close the dim out curtain when you want to make the room darker.
Plenty of daylight during the day, much less light when the dim out is closed.
Less view in during the day, then extra privacy and light reduction.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about dim out wave curtains
Here we answer the main questions about dim out. For the technology behind wave, we have separate explanation pages.
See all questions about wave curtainsWhat are dim out curtains?
Dim out curtains are dense curtains that block a lot of light but are not completely lightproof. Our collection reduces incoming light by approximately 75–85%, depending on the colour.
How much does this dim out fabric darken?
Approximately 75–85%. Light colours let a little more light through. Dark colours block more.
Why does a dark colour darken more?
Dark colours have more black thread woven in. As a result, more light is blocked in the fabric than with a light colour.
Is dim out suitable for the bedroom?
Yes. For many people, dim out in the bedroom is dark enough without the room becoming completely black.
What should I choose if I sleep during the day or am very sensitive to light?
Then blackout is usually a better fit. No light comes through the blackout fabric itself; dim out still lets some light through.
Is dim out also suitable for the living room?
Yes. You block a lot of bright daylight and get more privacy without the living room immediately becoming very dark.
Does dim out help against glare on a TV or screen?
Yes. Dim out blocks a lot of incoming light. As a result, you are less bothered by light on your TV or monitor.
Does a dim out curtain help against cold and draughts?
It can help. The curtain hangs as an extra layer in front of the window. As a result, it often feels less cold by the window and you are less bothered by draughts.
Does dim out help against heat?
It can help. When the curtain is closed, the fabric blocks a lot of direct sunlight. As a result, the room warms up less quickly. The fabric has not been measured for insulation value and does not replace good glazing or external sun shading.
Does dim out have an effect on echo?
Yes, we often notice that in practice. Plenty of curtain fabric can reduce echo. This fabric has not been acoustically tested, so we do not give a dB value.
What is the difference between dim out and blackout?
Dim out reduces the light by approximately 75–85%. No light comes through the blackout fabric itself. With both types, light can still come in around the edges of the complete curtain.
Can I combine dim out with voile or inbetween?
Yes. On a double track you can use voile or inbetween during the day and close the dim out curtain when you want more privacy or less light.
Can I order this dim out fabric with a 6 and 8 cm wave?
Yes. Both spacings are possible. With 6 cm the gliders are closer together; with 8 cm they are further apart.
How high can these dim out wave curtains be?
The fabric is 300 cm wide on the roll. The maximum finished drop of these wave curtains is 275 cm, without vertical seams.
How wide can I order dim out wave curtains?
Online you can order up to 780–798 cm total width, depending on the wave and configuration. The four exact limits are shown on the product. With wide windows, it is wise to decide in advance where one or two curtain panels should stack when open.
Which bottom finish does dim out get?
This dim out collection gets a 10 cm bottom hem.
Can I order free dim out samples first?
Yes. Hold the samples up to the daylight at your own window. Ideally, compare a light and a dark colour; that way you will immediately see the difference in light reduction.
Compare at home
Start with a light and a dark dim out sample
Then you will immediately see at your own window how much difference the colour makes. If you already know which colour you want, you can design the curtain straight away.