Artwork Fabrics supplies showroom curtain fabric to property developers, ID firms, and curtain contractors dressing show units across Malaysia. Ready stock from our Petaling Jaya warehouse, with trade pricing that works within your show unit fit-out budget.
A show unit has roughly 8 seconds to make a buyer feel something. Curtain fabric controls more of that first impression than most developers realise.
Property showrooms exist to do one thing: make buyers sign. Every surface, every material, every light fixture is there to push a prospect from "nice" to "I want this." And curtains? They occupy the largest vertical surface area in most show unit rooms. Bigger than the feature wall, bigger than the TV console. Yet curtain fabric is routinely the last thing budgeted.
That is a mistake.
Walk through any sales gallery in Mont Kiara or Bangsar South and the difference between a show unit that converts and one that just looks "okay" almost always comes down to soft furnishings. The curtain fabric sets the mood. Heavy velvet drapes in a deep emerald or charcoal signal luxury in a way that no amount of marble flooring can replicate on its own. A breezy linen sheer layered over a dimout tells a buyer this home is calm, light-filled, liveable. The fabric does the emotional heavy lifting that renders and floor plans cannot.
Most serious showroom curtain fabric ships at 280cm or 300cm roll widths. But for high-ceiling show units — and developers are pushing 3.2m to 3.6m ceiling heights in premium launches — you want 320cm width fabric. This allows a full floor-to-ceiling drop with no horizontal seaming, which is critical because seams catch light and cheapen the look instantly. We stock selected designs at the full 320cm width specifically for this reason.
Most suppliers won't tell you this, but the same fabric design often comes in two or three different widths from the mill. The 137cm (54") width is for upholstery. The 280cm is standard curtain width. And the 300-320cm is the premium curtain width that gives you clean drops in taller spaces. Always confirm width before ordering — a 280cm fabric on a 3.4m window means your tukang jahit has to piece it, and that seam will show.
Not every show unit needs RM45 per metre Italian-look linen. The fabric should match the buyer's expectation at that price bracket.
And here is where many ID firms get it wrong: they over-specify for affordable units and under-specify for luxury ones. A RM400k condo in Setapak does not need triple-layered curtains with motorised tracks — the buyer will wonder if they are paying for it. But a RM2.3m penthouse show unit in KLCC absolutely needs that weight and richness in the curtain. Match the fabric to the buyer, not to your own aesthetic preference.
Show unit timelines are brutal. The sales gallery opens on a fixed date, the marketing campaign is already running, and the curtain contractor is always the last trade on site. We have seen it dozens of times — ID firm finalises fabric selection 11 days before the gallery launch, and suddenly everyone is scrambling.
This is why ready stock matters so much for showroom fabric. If a fabric needs to be ordered from the mill in China or Turkey, you are looking at 3-6 weeks minimum, and that is before CNY or container delays from Ningbo push it to 8 weeks. Our Petaling Jaya warehouse on Jalan Klang Lama keeps ready stock of the most popular showroom-grade fabrics specifically so that developers and their contractors can collect same-day or next-day when deadlines are tight.
The fabrics that ID firms and developer showrooms are specifying right now for sales gallery launches across KL and Selangor.
Show unit fabric trends shift every 12 to 18 months. What sold condos in 2022 looks dated by 2025. Right now, three broad directions dominate the Malaysian showroom fabric market.
The biggest trend in Malaysian show units right now is the natural, earthy look. Linen-look curtain fabric in oatmeal, flax, warm taupe, and washed sand dominates developer mood boards from Damansara Heights to Iskandar Puteri. These fabrics photograph beautifully for marketing collateral — the texture catches light in a way that flat polyester never can. The weight sits around 180-240gsm, heavy enough to drape properly but not so heavy that the curtain looks stiff. We carry roughly 47 colourways in this category from ready stock.
For luxury show units — the RM1.5m-and-above bracket — dark velvet curtain fabric is making a strong comeback. Deep forest green, midnight navy, charcoal, and wine. Used selectively in the master bedroom or study, a 280gsm velvet curtain instantly tells the buyer that this is not a standard unit. The fabric needs to be heavy enough that it hangs dead-straight without pooling awkwardly. Anything below 240gsm in velvet looks thin and cheap on a full-height window. We stock 23 colourways in our premium velvet range, all at 300cm width.
The other technique gaining traction is the double-layer approach: a full-height embroidered or textured sheer as the visible layer, with a blackout or heavy dimout hidden behind on a separate track. During showroom viewing hours, only the sheer is drawn, flooding the living room with filtered light and giving it that airy, aspirational feel buyers respond to. The blackout stays tucked to the sides. This approach is particularly effective in show units with good natural light — a west-facing unit in Bangsar with afternoon sun becomes dreamy rather than punishing.
But be careful with sheer quality. A cheap polyester sheer — the kind the kedai kain on Jalan Ipoh sells at RM3 per metre — yellows within 6 months under direct Malaysian sun. For a show unit that might run 12 to 18 months, you need a sheer with a colour fastness rating of at least Grade 4 (on the 1-5 scale). Our showroom-grade sheers are tested to Grade 4-5 and hold their colour through extended UV exposure.
Show unit curtains appear in marketing renders, drone videos, and walk-through content. Fabric with visible texture and quality drape translates through the camera, making your marketing collateral more convincing.
When a launch has 4, 5, or 8 different show unit types, the curtain fabric must look identical across all of them. We reserve from single dye lots for multi-unit orders so buyers do not notice shade differences walking between units.
Ready stock collection from our Jalan Klang Lama warehouse means your curtain contractor can pick up fabric and start sewing the same week. No 6-week wait for containers when the sales gallery opens in 10 days.
Show unit budgets are line-item scrutinised. Our wholesale pricing for project buyers — particularly on orders above MOQ 50 metres — keeps your soft furnishing budget realistic without sacrificing the look your designer specified.
Premium show units often feature 3.2m to 3.6m ceiling heights. Our 300-320cm width fabrics deliver clean, seam-free drops on these taller windows, which is exactly what a show unit needs to look polished.
We provide full sample books for your studio and large A4 cuttings for on-site colour checks under actual showroom lighting. Because what looks right under kedai fluorescent tubes rarely looks the same under the show unit's warm LED downlights.
We supply the full chain — from the developer's procurement team to the ID firm to the curtain contractor who does the actual installation.
Developer in-house teams sourcing curtain fabric for their sales gallery show units. Typically ordering for 3-8 unit types per launch, requiring consistent quality and colour across all units at a price that sits within the approved fit-out budget.
ID firms appointed to dress show units source fabric from us directly or through their preferred curtain contractor. We support the specification process with sample books, A4 cuttings, and technical data on fabric weight, width, and composition for tender submissions.
The tukang langsir who actually sews and hangs the curtains. They need reliable pembekal with consistent stock, fair trade pricing, and fabric that machines well without fraying or puckering at the seams. We have been their supplier for years.
Hotel operators dressing model rooms and serviced residence show units for investor previews. Similar requirements to property show units but with additional demands for fire-retardant certification and commercial-grade durability specs.
Corporate offices and co-working spaces that maintain a showroom-standard presentation area for client visits. Office-grade fabrics with a premium look but built for daily use, not just occasional viewings.
Professional home stagers dressing resale properties and sub-sale condos for photography and viewings. They need versatile, neutral fabrics at competitive pricing that can be reused across multiple staging projects.
Hard-won knowledge from years of supplying show unit projects — the things that save you time, money, and last-minute stress.
Show unit curtains get handled constantly during the sales period. Prospects touch them, children pull them, and staff draw and re-draw them every day. After 6-8 months, some panels will need replacing. If your original fabric is out of stock by then — or worse, the dye lot has changed — you cannot get an exact match. Order 15% above your measured requirement and store the excess rolls. Future you will thank present you.
This catches people out more than almost anything else. Two rolls of "the same fabric" from different production batches can differ by half a shade. Under showroom spotlights, that difference is visible. For any project ordering more than 3-4 rolls of the same design, specify that you need same dye lot. We mark dye lot numbers on every roll and will match them for project orders.
A show unit for a RM1.8m condo in Desa ParkCity that uses RM6 per metre curtain fabric is a false economy. The buyer who can afford RM1.8m has visited enough properties to know the difference between good curtain fabric and builder-grade material. And that buyer's spouse — statistically the more influential decision-maker — will absolutely notice. Allocate properly. For a 3-bedroom show unit, the total curtain fabric cost typically runs RM2,500 to RM8,000 depending on the tier. Against a total show unit fit-out budget of RM150,000 to RM400,000, that is a small fraction for something that controls a huge portion of the visual impact.
Stock runs low before Hari Raya as the home renovation wave clears out popular colours and textures. Lead times from Chinese mills stretch to 6-8 weeks over Chinese New Year because factories shut for 2-3 weeks and the backlog takes another month to clear. If your show unit launch falls in February or March, order your fabric by November. Container delays from Ningbo or Shanghai can add another 2 weeks during peak shipping season.
Common questions from developers, ID firms, and curtain contractors ordering fabric for show unit projects.
For property showrooms and show units, fabrics that photograph well and create a luxurious first impression perform best. Linen-look textures, soft velvets, and layered sheer-plus-dimout combinations are the most popular choices among Malaysian developers. The specific fabric depends on the property price point — mass-market condos typically use textured polyester in the RM8-15 per metre range, while luxury show units may specify natural-blend linens or premium velvets at RM25-60 per metre.
Yes. We understand that show unit deadlines are often tight and non-negotiable. Artwork Fabrics maintains ready stock of popular showroom fabrics at our Petaling Jaya warehouse. For ready stock items, we can fulfil same-day or next-day collection. If your project requires specific colours or textures not in current stock, lead time is typically 2 to 4 weeks depending on origin. Contact us on WhatsApp with your timeline and we will confirm what is available immediately.
Yes. We regularly supply fabric for developers dressing 3 to 8 show units within a single project. Bulk orders across multiple unit types qualify for better wholesale pricing. We can also reserve fabric from a single dye lot to ensure colour consistency across all units, which is important when buyers walk between show units back-to-back.
Most of our showroom-suitable fabrics come in 280cm (110") or 300cm (118") roll widths. These widths allow floor-to-ceiling curtain drops without horizontal seaming, which is critical for showroom presentation. Some specialty fabrics are available in 137cm (54") widths, typically used for decorative cushions and upholstery accents in the show unit rather than main curtain runs.
Yes. We provide sample cuttings and full sample books for trade customers. For showroom projects, we recommend taking larger A4-sized cuttings so your designer or ID firm can assess drape and colour accuracy under the actual showroom lighting. Walk in to our Petaling Jaya showroom on Jalan Klang Lama to view the full range, or WhatsApp us your colour direction and we will courier samples to your site.
Our minimum order is typically 50 metres per colour per design for wholesale pricing. However, for showroom projects where you may need smaller quantities across multiple colours, we can work with you on a per-project basis. A typical 3-bedroom show unit needs roughly 35 to 55 metres of curtain fabric depending on window sizes and layering. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
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Tell us your project timeline, unit types, and price tier. We will recommend fabrics from ready stock, provide sample cuttings, and quote wholesale pricing that works within your fit-out budget.