Silks the pros and cons:
If you have small children who will be in the space, the only safe place for silk is on a pillow. Silk stains easily and it also will rip on an upholstered piece that is not backed. If you have direct sunlight, silks can be a challenge in a window treatment because over time they’ll yellow, fade or burn. Literally, the sun can fry the ends of silk like toast.
It is very, very popular right now to do silks on window treatments. They are fabulous. They shimmer and they are luxurious. Embroidered silks are all the rage. Lined properly, they are luxurious and rich.
Some clients with direct light choose silk window treatments. If they want silk, I’m more than happy to give it to them, but I want them to know about silk's issues relating to direct sunlight exposure. Full disclosure for full exposure.
A nice alternative if the technical issues get the best of you is a faux silk in a poly. Ones made of CS Traviera are not necessarily less expensive. An added bonus, they are fire retardant.
