With all our wave curtains
With floor to ceiling wave curtains, the width of the fabric becomes the drop of the curtain. That way we make every curtain panel from one piece, with no vertical seams.
All our wave curtains are floor to ceiling. The maximum finished drop is 275 to 305 cm, depending on the fabric. Check which collection suits your drop.
As long as the drop you want is within the maximum size of the fabric, we make each curtain panel from one piece.
How we use the fabric
Floor to ceiling describes how we make up the fabric. We use the fabric sideways: the fabric width becomes the curtain drop and the length of the roll becomes the curtain width. With standard-width fabric, narrow vertical widths are sewn together side by side.
Floor to ceiling is not the same as ceiling height. A floor to ceiling curtain can hang from the ceiling, on the wall or in a pelmet box. See the installation options for wave curtain tracks.
Many standard-width fabrics are roughly 140 to 150 cm wide. For a wide curtain you therefore need several widths. These are sewn together side by side and the seams run from top to bottom.
For wave we use 200% fabric. In a worked example, 140 cm standard-width fabric gives roughly 70 cm of curtain width. For 420 cm wide you then need 6 widths with 5 vertical seams. Seam allowances are not yet included in this example.
Floor to ceiling fabric is, for example, 300, 310 or 320 cm wide. We use that measurement for the drop of the curtain. The fabric is then unrolled from the roll across the width of the curtain.
An example roll of 50 metres gives roughly 200 metres of curtain width at 25% fabric usage, before finishing. That shows why vertical seams are not needed. The maximum online order width is between 780 and 798 cm, depending on the wave and split.
That is why, within the maximum drop, we make every curtain panel from one piece of fabric, with no vertical seams.
Why this matters with wave curtains
With wave curtains, the hooks sit at fixed points in the tape and the cord limits the distance between the gliders. This means a vertical seam cannot always be hidden behind a wave. You can read more about these fixed waves in how wave curtains work.
With light fabrics, a stitched seam stands out even more against the light. That is why we make our curtain panels with no vertical seams.
From fabric size to curtain drop
The fabric on the roll is always taller than the final curtain. We also need fabric for the top, the bottom and to cut the fabric neatly straight.
For many homes, a fabric of 260 or 270 cm is still not tall enough. That is because fabric is still lost for the top and bottom. That is why each fabric lists its maximum finished drop.
275 cmmaximum finished drop
The finish differs per fabric. That is why the maximum curtain drop is not the same for every fabric either.Our fabrics
The maximum drop differs per fabric. This is due to the fabric size and the finish at the top and bottom.
| Fabric | Fabric width | Max. drop |
|---|---|---|
| VoileWeighted hem tape | 320 cm | 305 cm |
| InbetweenWeighted hem tape | 300 cm | 285 cm |
| Semi-sheerWeighted hem tape | 310 cm | 295 cm |
| Textured weave10 cm bottom hem | 300 cm | 275 cm |
| Opaque curtain10 cm bottom hem | 300 cm | 275 cm |
| Dim out10 cm bottom hem | 300 cm | 275 cm |
| Blackout10 cm bottom hem | 320 cm | 295 cm |
These are the maximum finished curtain drops. The fabric on the roll is taller, because we also need fabric for the top and bottom.
Use the measured order size. Don’t deduct any extra fabric for the finish yourself. Follow our guide to measuring wave curtains.
Fabric width and finished drop
Not every floor to ceiling fabric is equally wide. The finish also differs. A voile with weighted hem tape needs something different from a blackout with a 10 cm bottom hem.
So don’t just look at the fabric size on the roll. For ordering, what counts is the maximum finished drop of the chosen fabric.
The bottom edge
We also need fabric at the bottom. Voile, inbetween and semi-sheer get weighted hem tape. Textured weave, opaque curtain, dim out and blackout get a 10 cm bottom hem.
The weighted hem tape gives the light fabric some weight without a wide hem. The bottom edge therefore stays narrow and neat.
Denser fabrics get a proper bottom hem. This needs extra fabric, which is why the maximum finished drop is lower.
Wide windows and sliding patio doors
With a wide glazed wall, standard-width fabric needs several vertical widths. With our floor to ceiling fabrics, we make every curtain panel from one piece.
If you choose two curtain panels, there is of course an opening in the middle. Within each panel there are still no vertical seams.
Taller than the maximum size?
If a fabric is not tall enough, compare the other collections. Our tallest collection is voile, up to 305 cm. Want a taller curtain or unsure about your size? Contact us. We don’t sew on an extra width to increase the drop.
Especially beautiful with light fabrics
With voile, inbetween and semi-sheer fabrics, a lot of light comes through the fabric. A vertical seam would therefore stand out more quickly. Because we work from one piece, you don’t have that line.
See floor to ceiling voile
How we do it
This explanation is about our own fabrics and finishing. It lets you compare the fabric width and the maximum curtain drop before you order.
Frequently asked questions
The main questions about floor to ceiling fabrics, maximum drops and wide windows.
See colour and texture at home
All fabrics are floor to ceiling. Above all, choose how much light and privacy you want and which colour and texture you like.
From fabric sample to made to measure
