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The term voile comes from the French word for veil' and describes a very light weight woven 100% cotton or cotton blend (linen or polyester) fabric. This fabric is durable, easy to cut and sew and also available in a number of different colours. This makes it ideal for soft furnishing projects. In many hot and dry countries voile is used as a lightweight window treatment that offers some privacy and protection from the sun whilst still providing ventilation. This is very similar to net curtains but voile is available in many more colours and patterns. Voile can also be used to provide mosquito netting and drapes around beds.
Patterns and Colours
Voile is made from 100% cotton or cotton blends and so takes dyes well. This means that there are a wide range of different patterns and colours available. Voile can be used as a single, fine dressing for a window and has a semi-transparent quality that can provide privacy without blocking out too much light. Voile can also be layered to create elegant window drapes or can be laid over another fabric to provide more privacy and less light. If you are creating lightweight voile window treatments at home then you will need to use specially manufactured heading tape as the semi-transparent nature of the fabric will mean that standard tape will be too noticeable.
You can mix and match voile fabrics to create a number of stunning effects to enhance different styles of room. Black is a popular colour for voile as it can be paired with another colour/pattern to create different effects. For example black paired with silver can look very elegant and sophisticated and will enhance modern room design. Black paired with red can create a dramatic effect ideal for rooms with strong interior styles.
Designs
Voiles can be created to suit different drops (including full length and sill length) and are versatile and adaptable window treatments. The cotton can be blended with other materials such as linen and by layering the voile or laying it over a second fabric you can create a number of different effects from delicate sheer drapes through to modern minimalist curtains that will enhance any room.
Voiles are easy to measure, cut and sew and can be turned into all kinds of different designs from pencil pleat curtains through to luxurious modern balance drapes that combine a number of different colours and patterns into one beautiful window dressing.
