Blackout fabric
Blackout curtain fabric by the roll: coated and black-yarn
Coated blackout, our main line, has a coating on the back of the fabric and reaches up to 100% light block. Black-yarn blackout has black yarn woven in, with no coating. Both come 2.8–3.2 m wide.
Two constructions
Coated or black-yarn
Coated is our main blackout line. Black-yarn suits buyers who want a softer hand with no coating.
| Coated (main line) | Black-yarn | |
|---|---|---|
| How it blocks light | Coating on the back of the fabric | Black yarn woven in, no coating |
| Light block | Up to 100%; 70–90% on room-darkening builds | 90–99% |
| Weight | 250–350 gsm | 200–400 gsm |
| Width | 2.8–3.2 m | 2.8–3.2 m |
| Meters per roll | About 50 m around 300 gsm | About 60–70 m around 210 gsm |
| Indicative FOB | US$2.5–4.2 / m | Quoted per spec |
If you need full blackout, choose coated: black yarn alone does not reach 100%.
Coated blackout
Coated blackout fabric at a glance
| Construction | Woven polyester face fabric, coated on the back in 1–3 passes |
|---|---|
| Light block | 70–100% by build; 100% builds available |
| Weight | 250–350 gsm |
| Width | 2.8–3.2 m |
| Coated back | White, grey or black |
| Back finish | Silicone or flocked, on 4-layer builds |
| Face fabric | Plain, high-density full-dull, linen-look or velvet |
| Sold as | By the roll or by the meter |
| Roll length | About 50 m around 300 gsm |
| Stock fabric minimum | From 50–100 m |
| Custom color minimum | From 800 m per color, one full dye lot |
| Indicative FOB price | US$2.5–4.2 / m, depending on weight, width, coating and volume |
| Waterproof treatment | Available on request |
| Bulk production | About 30 days from deposit |
| Shipping | FOB Ningbo or Shanghai |
How coated blackout is built
Layers of coating on the back of the fabric
White base coat
Applied first, on the back of the face fabric.
Black layer
The layer that stops the light.
Further coat
Sealed over the black layer. Three-coat builds finish here.
Silicone or flocked back
Added on 4-layer builds.
Black-yarn blackout
Black yarn woven in, no coating
| Construction | Black yarn woven into the fabric, with no coating |
|---|---|
| Light block | 90–99% |
| Weight | 200–400 gsm |
| Width | 2.8–3.2 m |
| Sold as | By the roll or by the meter |
| Roll length | About 60–70 m around 210 gsm |
| Stock fabric minimum | From 50–100 m |
| Custom color minimum | From 800 m per color, one full dye lot |
| Indicative FOB price | Quoted per spec |
| Waterproof treatment | Available on request |
Container planning
How much coated blackout fits
| Fabric | 20ft container | 40HQ container |
|---|---|---|
| Coated blackout, 300 gsm | About 15,000 m | About 36,000 m |
Fabric fills a container by volume before it reaches the weight limit: a full 20ft of 300 gsm blackout weighs about 12.6 tonnes. Final meterage depends on roll length and packing. For sheer, send your weight and roll length and we calculate the load.
Checked on every batch
What is tested before the rolls are packed
- WeightThe measured gsm of your batch
- Color fastnessResults for washing and light
- ShrinkageFigures your workroom can cut to
- Light blockChecked against the level you asked for
Third-party lab testing is arranged per order. How production and testing work
Questions
Blackout fabric questions
What is the difference between coated and black-yarn blackout?
Coated blackout has a blackout coating on the back of the fabric and reaches up to 100% light block. Black-yarn blackout has black yarn woven in, with no coating, a softer hand and 90–99% light block. If you need full blackout, choose coated.
Is coated blackout fabric really 100% blackout?
Coated builds reach up to 100% light block. Builds with fewer coating passes give room darkening at 70–90%. Tell us your target and light block is confirmed on the batch.
What are the coating layers?
A white base coat, a black layer and a further coat, applied to the back of the face fabric. 4-layer builds add a silicone or flocked back.
What color is the coated back?
White, grey or black. The face color is separate: choose from the color card or send your own reference.
What weights are available?
Coated blackout runs 250–350 gsm and black-yarn blackout 200–400 gsm. Both come 2.8–3.2 m wide.
Can I buy it by the roll without any sewing?
Yes. Both types are sold by the roll or by the meter, uncut and unsewn.
What is the minimum order for blackout fabric?
Stock fabric starts at 50–100 meters. A custom color starts at 800 meters, which is one full dye lot.
How many meters are on a roll of blackout fabric?
About 50 meters for coated fabric around 300 gsm, and about 60–70 meters for black-yarn fabric around 210 gsm. Lengths vary by batch.
How much coated blackout fits in a 20ft container?
About 15,000 meters of 300 gsm fabric at 2.8 m width. A 40HQ holds about 2.4 times that.
How long does production take?
About 30 days from deposit. Custom-woven face fabric adds 15–20 days.
Can blackout fabric be made waterproof?
Yes. Blackout fabric and sheer can both take a waterproof treatment. Tell us the end use when you ask for a quote.
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