Antimicrobial Fabrics
How to Choose the Right Medical Curtain Fabric
Choosing the right medical fabric is important and takes time and consideration to find the right one.
Choosing the right fabric can be challenging for healthcare interior designers, so we spoke to experts for six key considerations for curtain fabrics.
The design process begins with determining the business owner’s function criteria and vision for the project, followed by laying out the actual design and material choices.
Here are 6 considerations when choosing curtain fabrics:
- Soft flexible polymer surfaces such as Sure-Chek Linen are highly cleanable, wipeable, and stain resistant and can be disinfected.
- Anti-microbial surface protection systems such as Sure-Chek protects the fabric from the growth of infections bacteria for the life of the fabric.
- There are unlimited choices in Color and texture - coordinate with room design, fashionable.
- Use of light can be incorporated in room design by utilizing the inherent translucency or opacity of the fabric choice from very translucent to total blackout.
- Fabric walls are changeable with interior updates so updates can be planned.
- Solid colors have a clean, open appearance that does not go out of style.
As facility trends continue to explore improved efficiencies and safety, track curtain fabric systems will continue to have a key role in creating an environment that is practical and comfortable for an overall positive experience.
Sure-Chek Linen curtain fabric by Herculite offers a durable, easy to clean fabric in popular color choices along with the ability for customization where the project demands.