Best sheer curtains, ranked by the makers

The best sheer curtains in Australia, chosen by the people who sew them

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The best sheer curtains in Australia, chosen by the people who sew them

Ranked by the people who sew them

Most "best sheer curtains" lists are written by people who have never sewn one. This one is different, and we should be upfront about why: every curtain below is ours. We cut and sew each of these ranges in our own Western Australian factory, so rather than pretend to be a neutral reviewer, we will tell you exactly what each fabric is best at, what it costs, and where another range beats it.

How we judged this list

We rank our sheers on the things that decide whether a curtain still looks right in five years, not on how they photograph on day one. Four criteria carry the most weight:

  1. Drape and hem construction. A sheer is a light fabric, so it needs help to hang straight. Nearly all of our ranges ship with a discreet 5mm weighted hem as standard, and you can choose a sewn hem instead if you prefer one.
  2. Weave stability. An open weave lets light through, but a loosely constructed one drops its shape over time. We favour fabrics that hold their form.
  3. Drop capability. Maximum drop varies a lot between fabrics, from 2650mm to 6000mm across this list. If you have high ceilings, this single spec should drive your shortlist.
  4. Fullness. Every S-fold sheer we make is sewn at a minimum of 2.08 times the track width, and we publish the full cutting schedule so you can check the maths yourself.

All prices are "from" prices for the smallest size. Every curtain is made to your measurements, so your window dictates the final figure. Our cost guide covers real pricing in detail.

Best overall: Odin

Best overall: Odin

If we could only make one sheer, it would be Odin. It is a linen-look fabric that reads as natural without looking unfinished, and it comes in 14 colours with a matte finish that suits almost any room. It also handles the longest drops of any sheer we make, up to 6000mm.

From $383. 14 colours. Max drop 6000mm. 5mm weighted hem standard.

Worth knowing: drops over 3060mm include subtle vertical seams and an 80mm sewn hem. That is a construction reality of extra-long fabric, and we would rather tell you now than surprise you at the window.

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Best value: Prevelly

Best value: Prevelly

Prevelly is a premium linen-look sheer that you will only find here, and it sits near the bottom of our price range. That combination is what makes it the value pick: the look of our dearer linen-look fabrics, exclusive to us, at close to entry price. Weighted hem standard.

From $354.

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Best linen blend: Burano

Best linen blend: Burano

Burano is the pick for anyone who wants real linen character. The natural fibres give it a tactile, organic texture, and the two-tone weave adds depth that flat polyester sheers cannot match. It also carries an unusually long 4600mm maximum drop for a linen blend.

From $476. Max drop 4600mm. 5mm weighted hem standard.

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Best for colour: Bali

Best for colour: Bali

Unlike most sheer ranges, which stay in whites and naturals, Bali carries a properly pigmented palette that runs from soft tones through to genuinely bold ones, which makes it the strongest choice for a living area where the curtain is part of the room's colour story rather than a backdrop. Breathability and daytime privacy are both excellent.

From $394. 5mm weighted hem standard.

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Best eco pick: Rejuvenate

Best eco pick: Rejuvenate

Rejuvenate is woven from 100% recycled polyester. For every metre of Rejuvenate fabric produced, 81 plastic bottles are diverted from landfill. There is no visual compromise for that story: it is as softly textured as any polyester sheer we make, in subtle earthy tones.

From $459. Max drop 3060mm. 5mm weighted hem standard.

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Best premium: Antipodes

Best premium: Antipodes

Antipodes is the most refined fabric on this list, a linen blend with a super smooth texture and a soft shimmer. It is also exceptionally durable and holds its shape well over time, which matters more on a premium sheer than anywhere else.

From $562. Max drop 2860mm. 5mm weighted hem standard.

Worth knowing: the 2860mm maximum drop is shorter than Odin or Burano. For very tall windows, look at those two first.

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Best for busy family homes: Blythe

Best for busy family homes: Blythe

Blythe is the inexpensive linen blend of the range and the one we point busy families toward. You get natural linen texture in a palette of soft neutrals at a sharper price than our premium blends, which makes it an easy choice for rooms that see real day-to-day use.

From $408.

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Best easy care: Cloud

Best easy care: Cloud

Cloud is our thickest sheer, a substantial linen-look fabric with superb daytime privacy and a range of lovely neutral colours. It is a linen look rather than a linen blend, so you get the texture without the care that natural fibres ask for.

From $408. Max drop 2850mm. 80mm sewn hem standard.

Worth knowing: Cloud is one of only two sheers we make without a weighted hem option. Its thicker weave hangs on an 80mm sewn hem as standard, and the 2850mm maximum drop is shorter than Odin or Burano.

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The rest of the range

The rest of the range

The eight above are simply the clearest picks by use case, not the whole range. Lucern, our most affordable sheer with 16 colours from $353, and Graceful, with its palette of dusted neutrals, earth greens, and sky blues, both deserve a look.

If you are also weighing up heading styles, our S-fold vs pinch pleat vs wave guide covers how each changes the way a sheer hangs.

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Narrow it down

How to choose between them

Four questions get you to the right fabric quickly.

How tall is the window?

Check the maximum drop first. Odin and Burano own the long-drop end.

Do you want colour or backdrop?

Bali for colour. Odin, Burano, and Antipodes for quiet neutrals.

Linen character or easy uniformity?

Linen blends (Burano, Antipodes, Blythe) have natural texture and slubbing. Polyester sheers are more uniform.

Sheer alone or a double set?

A sheer gives you daytime privacy and soft light, but after dark, with lights on inside, it will not stop anyone seeing in. For bedrooms, pair it with a blackout curtain in a double curtain set.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fullness do your sheer curtains use?

Every S-fold sheer we make is cut at a minimum of 2.08 times the track width, and most sizes land higher. We publish the full cutting schedule, including the exact fullness for every width, in our S-fold fullness guide on this blog.

Do sheers give privacy?

What is a weighted hem and do I need one?

A weighted hem is a slim 5mm weight sewn into the bottom of the curtain that helps a light fabric hang straight and drape evenly. It is standard on nearly all of our sheer ranges, and you can choose a sewn hem instead when you order.

Are these curtains made in Australia?

Yes. Every sheer on this page is cut and sewn to your measurements in our own factory in Western Australia.

The range

The eight picks, side by side

Odin

Best overall

Odin

14 colours, a matte finish, and the longest drops we make, up to 6000mm.

From $383.00
Prevelly

Best value

Prevelly

A premium linen-look sheer, exclusive to us, at close to entry price.

From $354.00
Burano

Best linen blend

Burano

Real linen character in a two-tone weave, with a 4600mm maximum drop.

From $476.00
Bali

Best for colour

Bali

A properly pigmented palette, from soft tones through to genuinely bold ones.

From $394.00
Rejuvenate

Best eco pick

Rejuvenate

Woven from 100% recycled polyester: 81 bottles diverted per metre of fabric.

From $459.00
Antipodes

Best premium

Antipodes

A super smooth linen blend that holds its shape beautifully over time.

From $562.00
Blythe

Best for busy family homes

Blythe

The inexpensive linen blend, an easy choice for busy family rooms.

Cloud

Best easy care

Cloud

Our thickest sheer: substantial linen look with superb daytime privacy.

From $408.00

See the fabric before you decide

A sheer lives or dies on how it handles light, and no screen shows you that honestly. Order a sample pack and check the fabric against your own windows: express post is free, and there is a $10 voucher to put toward your order.

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