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Drapery Fabric to Fit Form and Function

 As draperies become more popular, drapery fabric is diversifying.  Gossamer sheers are a new fad for a lightweight drapery fabric.  Velvet continues to be widely used as a drapery fabric because of its  unique way of reflecting light. Cotton, polyester, satin, and net fabrics have always been common drapery fabrics, but new styles of using them are continually developed.

     Pre-made draperies are available at a variety of retail stores, but choosing your own drapery fabric has more perks. By selecting a drapery fabric of your own, coordinating your room decorating will be easier. The drapery fabric can be used to match other parts of the room like chair or cushion covers.

     Fabric retailers try to advise their customers to base their decision of drapery fabrics on how often it will be used and if there will be any sun damage. Once a fabric is found to function properly, design and style are taken into consideration. By choosing your own drapery fabric you can select the fabric that will serve the best style and function for its position.

     There are several sources online with complete catalogs of drapery fabrics. The fabric can be ordered by specific yardage.  DenverFabrics.com, ShorFabrics.com, and FabricPlace.com all have online catalogs with a wide selection of patterns and drapery fabrics. Many discount fabric retailers can be found online also. You can search for fabric by colors or patterns on these online sources.

     If you would like to compare prices draperies or just browse through thedifferent types of contamporary drapery, please choose from one of the following: