Mesh curtains in Singapore
Mesh curtains are open-weave sheers. The yarns form a visible grid or net, so the fabric lets through more light and air than a voile and you can see out quite clearly. They suit homes with a good view, such as a high-floor condo or a landed home facing a garden, and rooms where you want a light, airy feel rather than a screen.
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Mesh curtain or insect mesh
A mesh curtain is a decorative sheer. Its openings are far too large to stop insects, and it hangs in folds on a track, so it does not seal the window. Insect mesh, also called a mosquito screen, is a fine net fixed in a frame or a retractable cassette against the window or door. If keeping insects out is the main goal, fit a fixed insect screen and use a mesh curtain for the look.
Outdoor zip blinds with a mesh fabric are another option for a balcony. They run in side channels, cut sun and some wind, and can reduce insects, though they are not sold as insect screens.
How mesh behaves in Singapore
Mesh is usually polyester, so it handles humidity well and dries almost at once. The open weave means air moves freely, which helps in rooms that rely on natural ventilation and keeps the folds from staying damp.
The trade-off is privacy and glare. Mesh softens strong light less than voile and gives limited privacy even by day, especially at close range. On a west-facing window, it will not do much for heat. For low floors facing a corridor or another block, a denser sheer or a blind gives more cover.
Options to choose
Rooms it suits
Mesh works in living and dining rooms on high floors, in studies where you want daylight on the desk, and on doors to a covered balcony where airflow matters. In bedrooms it needs a blackout or dim-out curtain on the second track.
Measuring, price and installation
Mesh is priced as a sheer, from $45 to $60 per metre of track width, installed. We measure at a home visit with samples, which has a $50 deposit credited to your order. Because mesh is light, it moves in a breeze, so on a door or a window that stays open we may suggest a slightly heavier hem or a weighted tape to keep it hanging straight.
Care
Mesh washes easily. Wash cold on a gentle cycle in a laundry bag so the open weave does not snag, then rehang damp. Shake it out or vacuum lightly between washes.
Mesh compared with other sheers
Common questions
Do mesh curtains keep mosquitoes out?
No. A mesh curtain is a decorative open-weave sheer. Keeping insects out needs a fixed insect screen, which is a separate product.
Can people see through mesh curtains?
Yes, more than through voile, especially at close range or at night with lights on. Pair mesh with a heavier curtain where privacy matters.
How much do mesh curtains cost?
They are priced as sheers, from $45 to $60 per metre of track width, installed.
Are mesh curtains good for airflow?
Yes. The open weave lets air through easily, which suits rooms that rely on natural ventilation.
Tell us about your windows
Send photos and rough window sizes on WhatsApp for an early quote. When you are ready, we measure at your home and bring fabric and blind samples. The visit needs a $50 deposit, credited to your order. Found a lower quote for the same curtains? We price match. See the price match terms.