John Downs Ltd

16/05/2026

The brighter mornings waking you up?

Check out our range of blackout linings. Aswell as blocking 100% of sun or streetlight you also protect your curtains from fading, reduce noise, and keep the heat in and the cold out.

See the whole range below and place your order now

Blackout curtain linings block 100% of light to keep your room dark. 3 Pass Curtain lining also reduces noise and adds insulation. Free samples from John Downs.

01/05/2026

You can create beautiful pelmets easily with our lightweight Pelmet Buckram. It has a iron on adhesive on one side, simply cool iron to attach your fabric. Great for straight pelmets and flexible to create curved designs too.

Available in two widths - 12" and 18" but easy to cut down should you need to.

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Free samples available

Fusible pelmet buckram for firm, flexible pelmets and curtain tiebacks. With an iron on adhesive. Available in 12 & 18 inch widths, per metre or 25m roll.

27/04/2026

Back online now is our poly cotton twill curtain lining. This lining gives a beautiful crease resistant finish to your curtains while being kind to your pockets. A firm favourite with many of our customers.

Buy now or order a sample

Mid range polycotton curtain lining in ivory with crease resistant finish. Creates beautiful curtains. 137 cm wide. Per metre or full bales of 50 metres. Free sample

07/04/2026

Keep the warmth in and the cold out.
Thermal Curtain Lining — also known as Brushed Lining — is a soft, heavyweight lining with a napped brushed back that acts as a barrier against heat loss, helping to keep your rooms warmer and reducing energy bills.

I personally used this to line the curtains in my sons room 7 years ago and they still look great. Head to our website to buy now or get a sample

https://johndowns.co.uk/products/thermal-curtain-lining?variant=56051792380229

20/03/2026

One of our most popular products is our hook compatible curtain tapes. Avaliable in 2" or 3" widths the tape acts as the loop which you attach to the hook which could be on a track, pelmet board etc. Perfect for creating valences and fixed curtains for example in caravans.

Ask for a sample to see if it would work for you or buy through the link

This handy 2 inch pencil pleat curtain tape is ideal for shorter fixed curtains and valances, when pulled up the back of the curtain tape becomes the "loop" ready to be attached to the hook. 2 inch or 50 mm deep it has variable fullness which makes it easily adjustable to fit to the curtain fabric a...

16/03/2026

We have added this beautiful 100% cotton sateen lining to our range. It has a crease-resistant finish and drapes softly with a superior sheen and finish, perfect for curtains or roman blinds.

Order now or contact us for a sample

This beautiful 100% cotton sateen lining has a crease-resistant finish that works and saves you time, as well as offering light protection by reducing the amount of external light that enters the room. Our 100% cotton sateen drapes softly with a superior sheen and finish It is a closely woven sateen...

11/03/2026

We are pleased to announce that our new website is now here

With a fresh new look you can find what you're looking for in just a few clicks.

You can now order samples directly through the website and free sample shipping is available.

Check it out now at www.johndowns.co.uk

16/12/2025

Christmas Opening Times

We will be closing for Christmas at 2pm on Friday 19th December 2025. If you would like to place an order Friday will be our last dispatch day. Orders can be place on our website, link in the about us section or by calling the office on 01482 329099

We will then be closed till Monday 5th January 2026 for our annual Christmas shutdown.

Orders placed between these dates will be dispatched from Monday 5th January 2026, subject to availability.

All at John Downs would like to thank you for your business in 2025 and we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year