Linen look curtains are a great choice when you want a natural, relaxed style without the hard work of real linen. They look like linen, but they are easier to wash, easier to care for, and more stable in shape and color. For stores and project buyers, this means fewer returns and happier customers. For homes and hotels, it means soft light, a calm mood, and a clean look that fits many styles.
Why pick linen look instead of real linen
Real linen is beautiful, but it wrinkles fast and can shrink. It also needs gentle care. Linen look fabric solves these problems. It is usually polyester or a poly blend with a linen style weave. It keeps its shape. It washes well. The color stays even from lot to lot. The result is simple: you get the linen texture people love, and you keep the easy care that buyers want.
Where linen look curtains work best
- Living rooms and dining rooms: Soft texture, good daylight, and a warm feel for daily use.
- Bedrooms: Use alone for soft light, or add a liner for darkness. See our blackout curtains for night privacy.
- Shops and cafés: A friendly, natural look that does not fight with signs, menus, or displays.
- Coastal and Nordic styles: The grain and color match sand, stone, wood, and neutral paint very well.
Simple fabric choices that cover most needs
| Option | What it does | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Linen look, unlined | Light filtering and airy feel | Bright living rooms and casual spaces |
| Linen look with room darkening liner | More privacy and less glare | Bedrooms or street facing windows |
| Linen look with blackout liner | Near total light block and better thermal control | Hotels and family media rooms |
| Linen look layered with sheers | Daytime softness with night privacy when you close the outer drape | Most living rooms and open plan spaces |
If you plan a two layer set, pair linen look with a plain voile. Explore our sheer curtains to build simple, strong bundles for retail and projects.
Heading styles and the look they create
- Eyelet and grommet: Clean and modern on a visible rod. Slides well and is easy to install.
- Pinch pleat: Neat folds and a more formal look. Great for show homes and boutique hotels.
- Rod pocket and tab top: Casual and relaxed. A good match with the linen texture.
- Wave fold on a track: Smooth glide and a hotel look. Simple lines that suit tall windows.
If you sell to many hardware types, pick a three in one header (rod pocket, back tabs, and hook tape in one). We can make this through our OEM/ODM program.
Color plan that is easy to sell
Neutrals sell best: warm white, oatmeal, stone, and greige. They work with most floors, sofas, and wall colors. If you want accents, add two or three deeper tones on the same base cloth, such as olive, slate, or terracotta. For a media room, charcoal gives a cozy, quiet feel. In bright homes, pale tones help the room feel larger and calmer.
How to size and get nice folds
Good size is the key to a good look. As a simple rule, plan total panel width at 1.8 to 2.2 times the rod width. This gives you steady folds without looking thin. Common ready made widths are 140 cm, 150 cm, and 200 cm per panel. Popular drops include 244 cm and 274 cm. If you sell to homes with tall ceilings or big patio doors, add an extra long option so you do not need special orders every time.
Simple bundles that sell
- Bright living set: Linen look outer in oatmeal plus white voile inner. Light, warm, and easy to place in many rooms.
- Sleep set: Linen look face with a blackout liner from our blackout curtains range. Good for bedrooms and hotels.
- Texture and calm set: Linen look with a narrow jacquard border. See ideas in jacquard curtains. Keep sheers plain to balance the pattern.
Care and quality notes
Linen look fabrics in polyester are easy to wash and resist wrinkles. We focus on straight hems, reinforced headers, and even color across large orders. Weighted hems help panels hang straight, especially on long drops or near vents. If your project needs matched accessories, we can add tiebacks or suggest rods that match the texture and tone.
Wholesale and customization
All linen look curtains from Dairui Curtain are available from a minimum order of 200 pieces. With our OEM/ODM service, you can set fabric weight, weave openness, color, header style, finished width, and drop. We support private labels with barcode stickers, insert cards, and retail ready packs. For online sellers, we can provide photo guidelines so your store looks clean and consistent.
Logistics that help you scale
We offer mixed cartons and size curves, so you can test new colors without heavy stock. For projects, we can pack by window set to save time on site. Shade control, lot tracking, and sample swatches help your team approve quickly and order with confidence.
Want a linen look range that is easy to sell and easy to live with? Our team can help you choose fabrics, build bundles, and plan the right sizes for your market. Reach out to us for samples, prices, and a schedule that fits your season. Start here: Contact Us. You can also explore related styles in linen curtains, sheer curtains, and blackout curtains.
