Fabric Engineering
Comprehensive technical specifications for curtain fabrics and materials.
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Fabric Properties
- Weight: 150-450 g/m²
- Thread Count: 200-800
- Tensile Strength: 40-120 lbf
- Light Transmission: 5-95%
- UV Protection: UPF 15-50+
- Air Permeability: 50-200 cfm
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Performance Ratings
- Fire Rating: NFPA 701
- Colorfastness: Grade 4-5
- Shrinkage: <3% warp/weft
- Pilling Resistance: 4-5
- Abrasion: 15K-50K cycles
- Static Control: 3.5 kV max
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Thermal Properties
- R-Value: 0.5-3.0
- Solar Heat Gain: 0.2-0.8
- Acoustic Rating: NRC 0.5-0.7
- Moisture Regain: 4-8%
- Thermal Conductivity: 0.04-0.06
- Energy Efficiency: 15-40%
Installation Standards
Critical specifications for professional installation:
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Hardware Requirements
- Rod Strength: 30-50 lb/ft
- Bracket Spacing: 24-32"
- Support Load: 35 lb/point
- Screw Size: #8-#10
- Wall Anchor: 75 lb rated
- Extension Range: 3-6 inches
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Mounting Specifications
- Height Above Window: 4-6"
- Side Extension: 8-12"
- Return Wall: 2.5-3.5"
- Stack Back: 15-25%
- Overlap: 2-4 inches
- Clearance: 2.5" min
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Construction Details
- Header Allowance: 1-2"
- Hem Depth: 4-6 inches
- Pleat Ratio: 2.5-3.0:1
- Seam Strength: 25 lb/inch
- Stitch Count: 8-12/inch
- Lining Gap: 1/2 inch
Design Parameters
Key specifications for aesthetic and functional requirements:
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Style Metrics
- Fullness Ratio: 1.5-3.0
- Pattern Repeat: 2-54 inches
- Drape Coefficient: 0.6-0.9
- Opacity Rating: 30-100%
- Stack Width: 20-35%
- Visual Weight: Light-Heavy
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Functional Requirements
- Draw Force: 3-5 lbs
- Operation Cycles: 5000+
- Light Block: 70-99.9%
- Sound Reduction: 3-7 dB
- Air Infiltration: 0.3 cfm/ft²
- Insulation: R1-R4
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Maintenance Specs
- Wash Cycle: 30-40 washes
- Clean Method: W, S, X
- Fade Resistance: 40-1000 hrs
- Steam Temp: 180-212°F
- Dry Clean: P, F solvents
- Life Expectancy: 7-10 years