Chenille Curtains

They are made from chenille yarn — a soft, fuzzy yarn where pile fibres are twisted around a core thread, creating the "caterpillar" texture (chenille is French for caterpillar).

At Dolcewe, our panels use cotton or polyester chenille weighing 1200–1600g/m² for a premium, heavyweight feel.

Yes! Our chenille blackout curtains block 90% of light, and with our complete blackout liner option you can hit 100% darkness.

The heavy weight of the fabric also naturally reduces light bleed around the edges when properly hung.

Velvet has a tight, short pile that gives it a smooth, shiny look. Chenille has a longer, fuzzier pile that looks more casual and cozy — think the difference between a formal suit and a cozy sweater.

Both are luxurious; chenille tends to be slightly more forgiving and easier to maintain.

Absolutely. All Dolcewe chenille window treatments are made-to-order. Just enter your exact window width and height at product page — we cut every panel to your specifications at no extra cost. Prices start at $34.99 per panel.

Most of our chenille panels are machine washable on a gentle/cold cycle. Use a mild detergent and tumble dry on low heat, or hang to dry naturally.

For jacquard or embroidered panels, dry cleaning or spot cleaning is recommended to protect the weave.