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Child Safety Legislation with Corded Tracks The Child Safety legislation is applicable to all homes, public buildings and any other premises where babies and young children aged 0-42 months are likely to be present. Example are homes, hotels, hospitals, shops, schools and any public place. All our cord drawn products comply with current child safety legislation. Retail packed Cord Drawn Products Cord pull lengths will be 100cm by default, If you cut down the track the cord length will then be longer it is then your responsibility to ensure the... Read More

All of our Silent Gliss Tracks are available as Made to Measure. Online, these tracks are available to buy from 125cm – 600cm in 25cm increments. If you require an in-between size simply purchase the next size up and add a note in the ‘Comments‘ box at checkout specifying the exact size you need. There is no additional charge for this in our Silent Gliss range. Other information we require when ordering a made to measure track:  Curtain Stack: Please let us know if you have a single curtain pulled to the left... Read More

Tab Tops provide you with a less formal and modern look to any Voile or Net at your window. This heading has tabs equally spaced apart and sewn at the very top of the curtain in either the same or a contrasting fabric. The finished drop is measured from the very top of the tab to the bottom edge of the curtain, meaning the tabs are included in your overall drop. To ensure your curtains hang correctly there must be an even number of tabs, these are usually spaced approximately 15cm apart with each tab measuring 10cm deep with a width of... Read More

Pinch Pleats provide a luxurious and tailored look to any sheer with minimal dressing required. This heading has permanent pleats that are sewn into position to fit your track or pole width perfectly.These elegant folds flowing from top to bottom create a sophisticated feel to any room. Pinch Pleat heading is available as Single, Double or Triple pinch and is available on most of our voile fabrics. With making charges starting from as little as £12.95 per metre this heading is one to consider. If you want to add a... Read More

Enrich your home this winter with a classic monochrome look, choose from luxe fabrics and metallic tones, to create an opulent and luxurious haven from the cold outside. Indulge in gold, silver and bronze curtain poles, combined with gorgeous voile with a subtle hint of shimmer and shine! Or go for all out opulence with our range of metallic leather or iridescent string curtains, from our Boutique range. Nows the perfect time to introduce rich, warm tones into your home. Our Elegant Enrichment trend is all about smooth, metallic surfaces... Read More

Burst into fall with our latest trend ‘Warm Glow’. As the trees change outside from crisp green to soft orange and hues of red, bring the Autumnal warmth inside your home. The ‘Warm Glow’ trend is undeniably all about colour and a fantastic opportunity to revitalise a bored and tired interior. With the season change, there is a chill in the air and we decided it was vital to include a good selection of sumptuous lined curtains to be part of the collection. Looking warm and feeling warm is essential this... Read More

Privacy and security at our windows can be a huge concern. Net Curtains are a perfect, affordable and flexible solution. Here at Net Curtains Direct our priority is offering the biggest selection and to cater for every design taste and budget. In addition to our fantastic free sample service, we have also scored every Net Curtain and every Voile Curtain design with our very own density rating. We feel this is a fantastic aid for you to find the perfect range of designs to suit your individual needs. You can... Read More

There are many misconceptions regarding voile, from pronunciation to how to style it! The name ‘voile’ originates from the french and literally means ‘veil’. Here at Net Curtains Direct we pronounce voile as “voy-ul”. Voiles can also be referred to as ’sheers’ or ‘drapes’. Voile is a semi sheer fabric that provides the perfect balance of both privacy and natural daylight. For windows facing directly onto the street, net curtains or voiles hung across the window with plenty of gather are ideal for privacy. A light coloured, finely woven voile... Read More

Why turn the clocks back when summer was so beautiful? Bring the feeling of nature into your life and home with our latest warming Autumn trend, Wonderland. Block out some of the Autumn chill with delicate flowers and butterflies which give a carefree, light and airy feel to your rooms whilst letting any of the precious sunshine in! Evoke escapism from your living room with soft, dreamy hues of blue and purple, to create that late summer vibrancy feeling. Shop our newest trend now, and be inspired by nature this... Read More

Lets face it, if you have never done it before, choosing curtains & sheers for the first time can be daunting, but it doesn’t need to be! To help take away some of the stress and challenges of getting it right first time, here are some great tips to follow to help create a stunning and beautiful finish in your home. 1. If you have the room, hang your curtains as close to the ceiling and as wide as possible. Your windows will look larger, grander and will still let... Read More