Blind Fabric
Blind fabric wants enough body to hold a crisp fold and enough weight to sit flat against the window. Mid-weight cottons, linens and weaves usually do this best, which is why they fill much of this page. The fabrics here suit both roller and Roman blinds unless stated otherwise on the product.
Clarke & Clarke offers a wide range including Allure and Lustro. Sanderson has prints and weaves in Pinetum Prints and Tuscany II Weaves, and Harlequin brings bold colour with Sgraffito II. For checks and stripes that look especially neat in a Roman fold, see Scion and its Central Checks & Stripes, and for prints with a decorative history, Anna French and Palampore.
A Roman blind shows a pattern in horizontal bands, so think about where the motif will fall on each fold. Very heavy or very loose weaves can be harder to make up neatly, and a lining helps a blind hang flat and keeps out more light. Check the product details for weight, width and repeat before ordering.
Browse curtain fabric for matching curtains, plain fabric and cotton fabric, or read The Best of British on decorating with Lewis & Wood.
