Made-to-Measure M1 Fire-Resistant Curtains for Professionals.
Kurtens is a manufacturer of made-to-measure flame-retardant curtains that combines M1 (French fire-safety classification) or M2 certification with technical performance you choose: blackout, thermal insulation, acoustic attenuation. Most flame-retardant curtain suppliers offer a fireproof curtain that only resists fire. Kurtens produces a fireproof curtain that blocks light, insulates and protects, made to your specifications.
A standard fire-resistant curtain is a fabric certified to fire-resistance class M1 or M2, sold in standard sizes, with no added technical performance. It blocks flame, but it blocks neither noise, nor cold, nor light.
Kurtens makes a single fire-resistant curtain that combines fire certification with the performance defined by your specifications. Our production capabilities let us build in blackout, thermal insulation and noise reduction within a curtain certified to fire-resistance class M1 or M2, made to the exact dimensions of each window.
| Criterion | Generalist fire-resistant supplier | Kurtens |
|---|---|---|
| Fire certification | M1 or M2 | M1 or M2 |
| Technical performance | Fire-resistant only | Fire protection plus blackout, thermal and soundproof on demand |
| Measured data | None (no dB, no °C) | Measured performance shared with the quote |
| Manufacturing | Catalogue sizes | To your specifications, to the exact centimetre |
| Colors | Fixed range | Customisable to your project |
| Result | 1 fire-protection curtain or 1 blackout curtain or 1 thermal curtain | 1 curtain per window, all performances built in |
Hotel rooms and care home rooms share one need: total darkness for sleep. A Kurtens blackout fire-resistant curtain combines fire-resistance class compliance with blackout, in a single panel made to the exact dimensions of the window. For facilities in urban areas, noise reduction can be added to the configuration.
Open-plan offices, dining areas and public facility buildings face different constraints: reducing ambient noise, thermal insulation to cut energy costs, regulatory compliance based on the space involved. Kurtens produces fire-protection curtains for public facilities and fire-resistant curtains for every type of professional space, with the performance matched to how the space is actually used.
The fire-resistance class required for curtains depends on the space within the building, not on the type of public-access building. Enclosed stairwells and stage curtains require M1. Circulation areas (corridors, lobbies) and rooms larger than 50 m² require M2. Rooms under 50 m² carry no regulatory obligation, but insurers and hotel chains may impose one contractually.
For the full breakdown by space and by type of public-access building, see our regulatory guides:
Chemical treatment costs less to buy but degrades with washing (the class is lost after 10 to 15 washes). Inherent fibre keeps its class permanently. The choice depends on how often your facility washes its curtains. Kurtens offers both options, discussed at the quote stage. For the detailed comparison, see our article on how to care for fire-resistant curtains and maintain the M1 class.
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Frequently asked questions about Kurtens flame-retardant curtains.
Why combine M1 and technical performance in a single curtain?
Stacking a fire-resistant curtain, a blackout curtain and a thermal curtain on the same window triples the cost, complicates maintenance and weighs down the rod. A Kurtens flame-retardant curtain combines fire certification and technical performance in a single panel, made to your exact dimensions. Fewer curtains per window, a single supplier, a single maintenance routine.
How can you tell if a curtain is genuinely flame-retardant?
A flame-retardant curtain must come with a fire-classification test report. Without this document, the curtain is not considered compliant by the safety commission. Kurtens provides the classification report with every order.
How much does a made-to-measure flame-retardant curtain with technical performance cost?
The price depends on the dimensions, the volume, the integrated performance features and the type of flame retardancy (treated or inherent). Request a quote for precise pricing within 24h.
How long does a flame-retardant curtain last?
A chemically treated flame-retardant curtain keeps its classification for 10 to 15 washes. A curtain made from inherently flame-retardant fibre keeps its classification permanently. The full details are in our article caring for flame-retardant curtains and maintaining the M1 classification.
