Insulated Drapes for Fall

Fall is a perfect time to think about investing on insulated drapes. Thermal Drapes, insulated drapes, energy-saving drapes whatever you call them, they can keep your home much warmer and lower your energy costs in these coming cooler months. There’s a lot of insulated drapes available in the market so what makes FactoryDirectDrapes.com’s insulated drapes special?

Our insulated drapes:

1. Use a special all-in-one lining that incorporates Total Room Darkening and Insulation. We use a specially engineered lining made out of 70% polyester / 30% cotton base cloth and provides 100% blackout at the window! (same lining we use for hotels and motels)
2. Fashionable Colors and Patterns. All fabrics we carry can have a blackout / insulated lining attached to it.
3. Custom made. We make your insulated drapes to your specifications so it fits your windows perfectly!
4. Totally dry cleanable.
5. Insulated lining is available as Non-Flame Resistant (Non-FR) or Flame Resistant (FR). Our FR insulated lining meets NFPA 701 flame propagation standards giving an additional protection for your home and family.
6. More Fullness. Our Pinch Pleated drapes for example comes 250% in fullness while our Grommet Top drapes comes 200%. You can customize the fullness of your drapes to achieve the finished look you desire. Fuller drapes generally provide more insulation because they include extra fabric and trap more air (a natural insulator) between the pleats.
7. 100% Handmade in America. We proudly manufacture our products right here in the USA.
8. Factory Direct Price. When you purchase your drapes directly from us the manufacturer, this saves you up to 80% retail mark-up. You simply won't find lower price drapery, curtains and valances online!

To order Insulated Drapes / Thermal Drapes from FactoryDirectDrapes.com, click on SHOP NOW, choose your drapery style, choose LINED, choose a fabric, enter the measurements then choose blackout insulated lining.

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Call us today at 1-866-713-7273 for more details and information regarding our insulated drapery linings and fabrics for your home or commercial space.

Save on Energy Bills this Winter

With all the cold weather, we’re spending more time indoors. Winter bills can get very expensive thus making it a good opportunity for homeowners to be more aware of their energy use and make their homes more energy efficient. Aside from unplugging electronics and appliances when not in use to avoid “phantom” power usage, here are three steps you can do around the house to save money on your monthly energy bills and make it more comfortable at the same time.

1. Take control of your Thermostat. Set your thermostat to as low as you’re comfortable. According to the US Department of Energy, simply lowering your thermostat by 10 degrees over an eight hour period can save you around 10% a year on your heating bills. You can do this when you’re asleep or away from the house.
   


2. Reduce air leaks from windows and doors. Warm air leaking out of your home during the winter can cost you lots of money. Air leaks out of your home through unintended holes and cracks. One of the cheapest and easiest you can do is to weatherstrip doors and windows that leak air. Replacing old windows with energy efficient ones if necessary is a significant investment and can save a lot of money in the long run.


3. Install ceiling fans. Consider buying a ceiling fan if you don’t have one in your home. Ceiling fans make you feel cooler during the summer. During the winter, run the ceiling fan in reverse (clockwise) direction (make sure you have a fan that are built to run in reverse). This forces warm air at the top of the room to the bottom and center of the room where the thermostat is. This will help the heating system not to trigger as often, saving you energy costs.


4. Add or Improve Insulation with Thermal Drapes. Replace standard curtains in your home with thermal or insulated drapes. Thermal drapes trap heat to keep your home warm during the winter months. To maximize the benefit of thermal drapes insulating abilities, close drapes tightly at night, and during the day for windows that do not receive direct sunlight. The get the best results, drapes should be hung as close to windows as possible. Also let them make contact onto a windowsill or floor. The fewer gaps between the window and drapes, the better the insulation. FactoryDirectDrapes.com custom-make Thermal Drapes according to your window specifications in whatever style, color or fabric you desire. Simply choose lined drapes and add blackout lining for superior insulation.

Why Lining is important?

Drapery lining is one of the most important things to consider when ordering a custom drape other than color, fabric type and style. Lining is the backing fabric used in the construction of a custom drape. Adding the correct lining to your custom drapes is a good investment. It adds more fullness and body to the drape and also protects the main fabric from the harmful UV rays from the sunlight making it last longer than unlined drapes.

FactoryDirectDrapes.com recommends to always add lining to your custom drapes. Without a lining, even high quality fabrics will fade and deteriorate very quickly. At FactoryDirectDrapes.com, all of our fabrics can have two types of linings attached to it: Standard or Blackout/Insulated lining. Our standard lining is made of 50% cotton and 50% polyester. The cotton makes it soft to the touch and the polyester allows it to block the sun the best way possible protecting your drapes and furniture from the damaging UV rays. Since a standard lining is made from a light fabric, it allows some natural light to enter the room while still giving you the privacy you want.

Our Blackout / insulated drapery lining blocks out 100% of the sunlight from penetrating through the drape. The room darkening effect is similar to what you find at most hotels and motels. It also reduces or dampens outside noise that gets in the room and provides superior insulation against unwanted heat or cold. Experts in insulation values rate insulated linings as reducing hot and cold air by up to 50 %! If you live in an area with particularly cold or warm climates, you have more reason to add blackout/insulated lining on your next custom drape purchase and save on your utility costs. Our blackout/insulated lining is made from the highest quality material available in the market today. It will not crack, peel or bubble. This lining is ideal for ideal for bedrooms, media rooms, schools, hospitals, nurseries and nursing homes. You have the option to purchase it as inherently fire retardant as an extra measure of protection for your family and home.

If you take all of these things into consideration, adding a lining to your custom drapes will cost you less in the long run than buying an unlined drape.