Blackout (fabric)

For travelers, third shift workers, and parents of babies, blackout is an essential element in the bedroom.

Besides window coverings, other uses for blackout fabrics include wallpaper, movie projector screens and planetarium domes.

Beyond light control, blackout curtains can also provide insulation, helping to regulate room temperature by reducing heat transfer, and offer noise reduction, contributing to a quiet environment.

[1] The process of manufacturing blackout was invented by Baltimore-based Rockland Industries,[2] and involves coating a fabric with layers of foam, or 'passes'.

In addition to blocking light, blackout fabrics also insulate and have noise-dampening qualities, due to their density and opacity.