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Curtains for Gyms, Dance and Yoga Studios: Privacy, Glare, Changing Areas and Hard-Wearing Fabric

Curtains for gyms, dance and yoga studios: street privacy, glare on mirrors, dimming for classes, changing-area curtains, durability and fire safety.

By the JOTEX Fabrics product teamUpdated 2 min read

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Short answer

Gyms and studios need curtains that give privacy from the street, control glare on mirrors and screens, and can dim the room for classes. Use a sheer for daytime privacy with a dimout or blackout for evening and video classes, ceiling tracks clear of equipment, and durable, washable polyester. Check the fire requirement for the premises.

What do studio curtains need to do?

AreaNeedSuggestion
Street-facing windowsPrivacy without losing daylightSheer, with a dimout for evening
Yoga and meditation roomsSoft, dimmable lightDimout or blackout on a ceiling track
Dance studiosNo glare on mirrorsDimout; draw it against low sun
Spin and video classesDark room for screens and lightsBlackout or blackout-lined
Changing areasFull privacy, frequent useOpaque dimout on a ceiling track

Which fabric holds up in a gym?

  • Polyester washes well, holds its colour and absorbs little moisture in humid, busy rooms.
  • Medium weight hangs straight and survives frequent drawing.
  • Mid-tones hide marks and handling.
  • Washable: a sweaty, humid environment means regular laundering. See How to Wash Curtains.
  • Weighted hems keep curtains still under fans and air-conditioning.

In the JOTEX range, plain dimouts such as LAUREN, about 225 gsm and 300 cm wide in 68 colourways, suit studios; see Dimout Curtains.

How should curtains be hung in a studio?

  • Ceiling tracks keep curtains clear of mirrors, bars and equipment.
  • Stack the open curtains where they won't block mirrors, exits or fire equipment.
  • Changing curtains: ceiling track around the cubicle, ending a little above the floor. See Room Divider Curtains.
  • Motorised tracks let instructors dim the room from one switch. See Smart Home Curtains.

Do gym curtains need to be fire-retardant?

Commercial premises often have fire requirements for curtains, set by the building owner, the project and the local fire authority. Ask which standard applies, and ask for the fabric's fire test report. See What Is Fire-Retardant Fabric?

Dimouts for studios

Dimouts in the JOTEX range, updated from the catalogue. See the dimout fabric page.

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Frequently asked questions

What curtains are best for a yoga studio?

A dimout or blackout on a ceiling track to soften and dim the light, often with a sheer for daytime privacy.

How do I stop glare on studio mirrors?

Draw a dimout against low morning or afternoon sun, and keep curtains on ceiling tracks clear of the mirrors.

What fabric suits gym changing curtains?

An opaque, washable polyester dimout on a ceiling track.

Do gym curtains need to be fire-retardant?

Often, depending on the premises. Ask which standard applies and get the fabric's test report.

Curtain maker, upholsterer or designer?

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