Best Drapery Fabrics for High-Sun Exposure Rooms
How to specify fabric for west and south Los Angeles elevations without sacrificing the look of natural linen.
A west-facing primary suite in Pacific Palisades, Beverly Hills, or Bel Air receives more direct sun than almost any other condition in residential drapery. The fabric must perform — and the system around it must perform — for the program to age correctly.
Performance Drapery Fabrics
Engineered weaves that hold their hand against sun, salt air, and a decade of daily operation.
PerformanceUV-Resistant Drapery Fabrics
Solution-dyed performance weaves and treated naturals engineered for west and south Los Angeles elevations.
SpecialtyBlackout Drapery Fabrics
Triple-pass blackout linings and integrated blackout face fabric for total darkness in primary suites and theaters.
Fabric selection
Performance linen-look weaves, solution-dyed UV-resistant fabric, or natural linen layered behind a UV-blocking sheer. Untreated linen on direct west exposure fades visibly within 5–7 years.
System design
Layer a UV-blocking sheer on an inboard track for daytime view and protection. Pair with motorized blackout on the outboard track for nighttime closure and west-facing thermal control. Automate the sequence to reduce manual cycling at the peak UV hours.
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