For plenty of privacy, with no see-through.
Opaque curtains · plenty of privacy · 6 or 8 cm wave
Opaque wave curtains made to measure
Opaque wave curtains are dense curtains with a wave heading. The gliders in the track create even waves. The fabric gives plenty of privacy, but is not fully blackout.
- 10 colours
- 100% recycled polyester
- Up to 275 cm drop
- Up to 780–798 cm wide
From white and ivory to blue and dark grey.
Floor to ceiling, with no vertical seams.
For wide windows and sliding patio doors.
Finished as standard with a 10 cm bottom hem.
Opaque curtains in short
What are opaque wave curtains?
An opaque curtain is a dense curtain. It gives much more privacy than voile, inbetween or semi-sheer. Choose this fabric mainly if you want fewer views in.
With a wave curtain, the cord limits the distance between the gliders in the track. This gives the curtain even waves. You can read exactly how the system works on What are wave curtains?
OpaquePlenty of privacy and little see-through.
Not blackoutThe fabric can still let some light through.
Lots of privacy
Plenty of privacy, but not automatically room darkening
An opaque curtain gives much more privacy than a sheer fabric. That is pleasant in the living room or dining room, for example, especially when it is dark outside.
Opaque does not mean the same as blackout. This opaque curtain fabric can still let some light through. If you want to make a bedroom darker, look at dim out or blackout.
Plenty of privacyDense fabricNot lightproof
Difference in light transmission
Opaque curtain, dim out or blackout?
An opaque curtain, dim out and blackout are all three dense curtains. The difference is mainly in how much light the fabric blocks.
A dense fabric for plenty of privacy. Some light can still come through the fabric.
A dim out fabric blocks a lot of light, but is not completely lightproof.
View dim outThe blackout fabric itself lets no light through. Light can still come in along the top, the sides or between two curtain panels.
View blackout10 fabric colours
From white and ivory to blue, green and dark grey
Colour can look different on a screen than at home. So order free fabric samples and look at the colour at your own window, during the day and in the evening.
Opaque curtain 029grey brown
Opaque curtain 03dark grey
Opaque curtain 072beige grey
Opaque curtain 13blue
Opaque curtain 14green
Opaque curtain 06sand
Opaque curtain 071linen
Opaque curtain 02grey
Opaque curtain 051ivory
Opaque curtain 01white
Fabric and weave
Densely woven fabric made of 100% recycled polyester
This collection has a fine, visible weave texture and is made of 100% recycled polyester.
The fabric is 300 cm wide on the roll. The maximum finished drop of the wave curtain is 275 cm. Shrinkage is 1% and lightfastness is 5.
Wave heading
How a dense fabric falls in a wave
This dense fabric shows the shape of the wave heading well. The waves run forwards and backwards in turn and remain visible over the full drop of the curtain.
The fabric is suitable for 6 and 8 cm wave. With 6 cm the gliders are closer together than with 8 cm. You can find more about the construction on What are wave curtains?
The weave texture is clearly visible in the waves.
The linked gliders determine the distance between the waves.
The chosen distance between the gliders determines how the waves are distributed.
Choosing the wave
6 or 8 cm for opaque curtains?
Both options are possible. With 6 cm the gliders are closer together than with 8 cm. Also look at how much space is available at the track and beside the window.
6 cm wave
The gliders are closer together. This gives you more, smaller waves.
8 cm wave
The gliders are further apart. This gives you fewer, wider waves.
For more information about depth, a pelmet box, double curtains and the space the open curtain takes up, see the page Wave curtains: 6 or 8 cm?.
Floor to ceiling and without vertical seams
One continuous expanse of fabric up to 275 cm drop
The fabric is 300 cm wide on the roll. We make these wave curtains up to a maximum drop of 275 cm. Within that drop, the fabric runs across the full width, with no vertical seams.
275 cmmaximum finished drop
798 cmmaximum online; depends on wave and split
With wide windows, the fabric therefore runs from left to right without a vertical seam.
More about floor to ceiling wave curtains
Bottom finish
10 cm bottom hem
This opaque curtain fabric is finished at the bottom with a 10 cm bottom hem. The hem is neatly stitched.
In the photo you can see the bottom of the curtain close up. Voile, inbetween and semi-sheer are finished differently, with weighted hem tape.
Wide windows and sliding patio doors
Decide beforehand where the open curtain should go
With a sliding patio door or wide window, it is useful to decide beforehand whether the curtain should open to the left, right or both sides. How much width the open curtain takes up is mainly determined by the number of gliders in the track and the chosen 6 or 8 cm spacing.
You can choose one curtain panel or two panels meeting in the middle. Mainly consider which doors and windows need to stay clear. For the exact size, use the measuring instructions for wave curtains.
Space beside the window
How much space does an open wave curtain take up?
That is not mainly determined by how thick the fabric is. The width of the open curtain depends mainly on the number of gliders in the track, the distance between the gliders and the choice of one or two curtain panels.
With 6 cm the gliders are closer together than with 8 cm. For the technical explanation and calculation, see Wave curtains: 6 or 8 cm?. When measuring, mainly take into account doors and windows that need to stay clear.
Track and installation
Which track suits opaque wave curtains?
With wave curtains, the gliders in the track are linked together at a fixed distance. The track can be fitted to the ceiling or the wall. If you want the track to be seen, you can also choose a pole-style track.
Curtain track
Can be fitted to the ceiling or the wall.
Pole-style track
A visible pole that the wave gliders run through.
Two curtain layers
Combine opaque curtains with voile or inbetween
Want light in the house during the day and more privacy in the evening? Then you can combine an opaque curtain with a second curtain on a double track.
Choose voile if you want as much light as possible during the day. An inbetween already gives fewer views in during the day.
Two tracks need extra space. See the page wave curtain tracks for this.
Plenty of daylight during the day. Close the opaque curtain when you want more privacy.
Fewer views in during the day. In the evening you close the opaque curtain.
By room
Living room, dining room and bedroom
Mainly consider how much privacy you want and how much light you want to let in during the day.
Plenty of privacy in the evening. During the day you can open the curtain fully.
Close the curtain when you want fewer views in.
Good for privacy. If you want to make the room darker, choose dim out or blackout.
Check carefully which side the open curtain should be on so the door stays clear.
Opaque curtain 029 grey brown — the same weave texture as the other colours in this collection.
Product details
Opaque wave curtains: specifications
- Fabric type
- Opaque curtain
- Composition
- 100% recycled polyester
- Colours
- 10 colours
- Fabric height
- 300 cm
- Maximum finished drop
- 275 cm / 2750 mm
- Bottom
- 10 cm bottom hem
- Shrinkage
- 1%
- Lightfastness
- 5
- 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).
- Wave
- 6 or 8 cm
- Making up
- Floor to ceiling with no vertical seams up to the maximum drop
- Fabric price
- € 45.90 per metre
- Production
- Netherlands
- Delivery
- Free delivery · shipped hanging
About the price: € 45.90 is the fabric price per metre. This is not the total price of the complete curtain. Choose the option you want on the product page; the price for the finished opaque curtain is shown there.
Made to measure and delivery
Made in the Netherlands and delivered hanging
After your order, we make the opaque curtain to measure. We make it up in the chosen colour, dimensions, 6 or 8 cm wave and with the bottom hem as per your order.
The curtains are transported hanging by a specialist carrier and delivered free of charge to your home.
Colour, dimensions, 6/8 cm wave and number of panels are made as per your order.
Before dispatch we check the made to measure work and the finish.
Delivered free of charge and hanging to your home.
See the fabric at home
Order free fabric samples
A colour can look different on a screen than at home. So look at the fabric at the window where the curtain will hang, both during the day and in the evening.
- Look at the colour during the day in natural light.
- Feel the weave texture close up.
- Hold the sample in front of the window to judge the density.
- Look at the same colour again in the evening.
Made to measure price
What do made to measure opaque wave curtains cost?
For your opaque curtain, the chosen width step for 6 or 8 cm wave and one or two panels applies. You see the curtain price while designing it. If you want to order suitable gliders as well, they are shown as a separate option on the product page.
In the configurator you enter the size and option. You then see the total price before you order.
Fabric price€ 45.90per metre of fabric · not the total priceCalculate your made to measure price
Ordering
How to order made to measure opaque wave curtains
Choose the colour, 6 or 8 cm wave and one or two curtain panels. Then enter the width and drop. You see the complete price before you order.
Choose your colourIf in doubt, use the free fabric samples first.
Choose 6 or 8 cm6 cm gives more, smaller waves; 8 cm fewer, wider waves.
Choose one or two panelsMatch the opening to windows and doors.
Enter the measurementsThe configurator then calculates the complete price.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about opaque wave curtains
Here you will find short answers to frequently asked questions about these opaque curtains. For a detailed explanation of wave, tracks and measuring, you can click through to the separate guide pages.
See all questions about wave curtainsWhat is an opaque wave curtain?
An opaque wave curtain is a dense curtain with a wave heading. The linked gliders in the track create even waves.
Is an opaque curtain the same as a blackout curtain?
No. This opaque curtain fabric gives plenty of privacy, but can still let some light through. If you want less light in the room, compare dim out and blackout.
Can you see through this opaque curtain fabric?
This is a dense fabric. You can’t see through it as you can with voile. Some light can come through the fabric; that is not the same as see-through.
What is the difference between opaque curtain, dim out and blackout?
You choose an opaque curtain mainly for privacy. Dim out blocks a lot of light. Blackout fabric lets no light through itself. Light can still come in along the top, the sides or between two curtain panels.
Can a dense opaque curtain fabric fall nicely in a wave?
Yes. This fabric is suitable for 6 and 8 cm wave. The distance between the gliders determines how the waves are distributed.
Should I choose 6 or 8 cm wave for opaque curtains?
With 6 cm the gliders are closer together and you get more, smaller waves. With 8 cm they are further apart and you get fewer, wider waves. Also consider how much space there is at the track and beside the window.
How tall can these opaque wave curtains be?
The fabric width on the roll is 300 cm. The maximum finished drop of these opaque wave curtains is 275 cm.
Are these opaque curtains made with no vertical seams?
Yes, within the maximum finished drop we use the floor to ceiling fabric across the width. As a result, no vertical seams are needed.
How wide can I order opaque wave curtains?
Online you can order these opaque curtains up to 780–798 cm total width, depending on the wave and split. With wide windows, decide beforehand which side the curtain should stack when open.
Can I combine opaque curtains with voile or inbetween?
Yes. On a double track you can combine voile or inbetween with an opaque curtain. During the day you use the light layer; for more privacy you close the opaque curtain.
Can an opaque wave curtain hang on an existing track?
Only if the track and gliders are suitable for wave curtains and the track can carry the curtain. So first check which type of track you have.
Can I order free fabric samples first?
Yes. Order free samples to look at the colour and weave texture at your own window before you order.
Choose your colour
Free samples first or order straight away?
Want to see the colour at home first? Order free samples. If you already know which colour you want, you can design the curtain straight away.