WHICH POLE SHOULD I CHOOSE FOR MY CURTAINS?

Curtain Weight

First of all, estimate whether your curtains are lightweight (unlined voile, linen or cotton), mediumweight (lined cotton, velvet or composite fabrics), or heavyweight (interlined and full length, heavy velvet).

For lightweight curtains you can use any of our pole diameters, but for aesthetic reasons, we feel that for smaller windows a 12-20mm pole will look more in keeping.

For mediumweight drapes use 19/20mm and above.

For heavyweight curtains we would recommend 25mm and above.

Rule of thumb - if the curtains are interlined and the window span is over 2m, use at least a 25mm pole. If in doubt, always size up!

WEIGHT GUIDE

These weights are approximate and for general guidance only and assuming the fabric is 137cm wide:

Standard cotton lining - generally around 160-200g per metre (g/m).

Standard cotton interlining - 550g per metre.

Light/Medium weight linen - 170g - 245g per metre.

Medium weight cotton - 180-230g.

Velvet/Wool - 250-300g per metre.

Curtain Type

Lightweight Curtain
Standard Curtain
Heavy Lined Curtain
Standard Interlined Curtain
Luxury Interlined Curtain (Heavy)

Typical Fabric

Fabric Lining/
Interlining Weights (g/m)

170 - 245 
180 - 230, lining weight 160
250 - 300, lining weight 160
200 - 250, lining weight 200, interlined 550
250 - 300, lining weight 200, interlined 550

Total Weight per metre (kg/m)

0.17 - 0.25
0.34 - 0.39
0.41 - 0.46
0.95 - 1.00
1.00 - 1.95