In almost all textile production, leftover yarn and fabric scraps are common. For a long time, they’ve often been discarded because they weren’t seen as the resource they really are. “We know cotton production uses a lot of water and chemicals. So, when leftover textiles get thrown away, it’s a huge waste of resources,” Karin says. Just like we did, our supplier saw the value in saving those scraps and developed a method where textiles are shredded into fibres that can be spun into new yarn. A certain amount of unbleached cotton fibres must be added to achieve the right yarn strength. “To create LENDA curtain in different colours, the supplier used textile leftovers in selected hues. But because the raw materials are different, the colour can shift slightly as a nice reminder of where the fabric comes from.”
LENDA Curtains with tie-backs, 1 pair, off-white/with heading tape, 140x250 cm
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How to get it
- Light filtering
LENDA curtain in off-white with header tape has a linear weave that adds character and gives the impression of a taller window. The tiebacks bring a decorative flair, showcasing the view outside.
Product details
The fabric dims daylight entering the room and reduces glare. It gives a comfortable sense of privacy as people cannot see in. At night, silhouettes can be perceived from outside when the room is lit.
Heading tape curtains with tie-backs allow you to hang the curtain directly on the rod or to hinge the curtain to the rail using gliders and hooks. The matching tiebacks enhance the fulness of the fabric.
The heading tape makes it easy for you to create pleats using RIKTIG curtain hooks.
Using gliders and hooks usually creates a more formal and dressed-up feel, where hardware is not visible.
Cotton is a soft, durable and easy-care natural material that you can machine wash.
The curtains lower the general light level and provide privacy by preventing people outside from seeing directly into the room.
IKEA of Sweden
Good to know
Curtain, 1 pair included.
The curtains are sold in pairs. The sizes stated refer to each single curtain. For the total width, double the width of a single curtain.
Since the fabric will shrink when washing it is a good idea to wash the curtains prior to cutting/hemming.
You can use SY iron-on hemming strip to shorten the curtains without sewing.
15 gliders and hooks are usually recommended for each curtain with a width of 140 cm. You can increase or decrease the number depending on whether you want narrower or fuller folds in the pleats.
IKEA of Sweden AB SE-343 81 Älmhult, IKEA.com
Materials and care
Material
100% cotton
Care
Shrinkage maximum 4%.
Machine wash, max 40°C, normal process.
Do not bleach.
Do not tumble dry.
Iron, max 200°C.
Do not dryclean.
Assembly and documents
Assembly instructions
LENDA Curtains with tie-backs, 1 pair105.528.83Measurements
- Length: 250 cm
- Width: 140 cm
- Area: 3.50 m²
Packaging
LENDA
Article number105.528.83- Width: 19 cm
- Height: 11 cm
- Length: 29 cm
- Weight: 1.85 kg
- Package(s): 1
Customer reviews
Beautiful curtains from leftover fabric
LENDA curtains have been part of our range for around 20 years, much appreciated for the soft atmosphere they bring to the room and the gentle way light filters through their cotton fabric.
“It’s not something you’d notice when hanging your curtains, but together with our supplier, we’ve managed to create a fabric made from 50% leftover cotton from the textile industry,” says an enthusiastic Karin Svensson, one of our textile engineers.
Leftovers are spun into new yarn
Recycling starts with the right choices
The LENDA project is an important step toward our goal of using only renewable or recycled materials in our products. Through her work, Karin has seen just how complex the traditional textile industry can be. “Different materials and colours are often mixed, which makes recycling difficult. With LENDA, we've learned that we have to think about sustainability right from the start – and find creative solutions with whatever conditions we're working with."
Function solution
The fabric dims the daylight
The fabric dims the daylight entering the room when it is brighter outside, and reduces glare. It gives you a comfortable sense of privacy because people cannot see in during the daytime. At night, when the room is lit, it is possible to perceive shapes and silhouettes from outside.