Guide to Buying a Fabric Shower Curtains

What is The Best Fabric You Can Use For a Shower Curtain?

As with most anything in life – the answer lands squarely on “it depends.” There are many different types of fabric that you can use to make a fabric shower curtain.

The most important thing is that it should be easy to clean and maintain. You don’t want stains, spots or watermarks on your curtains. You also need to consider the durability of the fabric, how it looks and feels, and if it will stand up to a little bit of abuse.

You may be wondering what we use for our shower curtains?  We use a spun polyester because it is durable, easy to clean and works well in bathrooms with lots of moisture and steam from showers AND it has a smooth bright finish which allows for crisp, vibrant prints.

Fabric Types for a Shower Curtain

Fabrics are an important thing to consider when you are shopping for a shower curtain. Different textures and colors can create different feelings in the room.

Textiles, like shower curtains, come in a variety of fabrics with different textures and colors as well as different levels of water resistance.

Fabrics like cotton or polyester can be chosen based on their texture, while fabrics like satin or silk can be chosen based on their color. However, more delicate fabrics are more likely to stain and should be used with a plastic shower liner. Spun polyester is a good example of a durable and water resistant fabric for general everyday use. Other printable shower curtains using a “waffle-weave” style of fabric – either cotton or polyester – aren’t ideal for patterns or designed with fine details.

How To Choose The Right Fabric For Your Shower Curtain

Fabric is a crucial element in the design of your shower curtain. Different fabrics have different properties. In order to find the best fabric for your needs, you need to understand what you are looking for and what each fabric offers.

Asking yourself a few questions can help you choose which fabric is right for your shower curtain:

1) What type of fabric do you like? Some people prefer more natural fabrics that don’t release any toxic chemicals into the air or water. Others want their shower curtains to be more durable and waterproof, so they’re looking for synthetic fabrics.

2) What color, pattern or design should my shower curtain be? The color of your shower curtain will go hand-in-hand with the rest of your bathroom’s design, so it’s important to choose one that complements it well. Other than wallpaper – the shower curtain will be the single largest design “statement” in your bathroom so consider customizing to match existing colors in the room.