Shower curtains are
curtains that are made from cloth, vinyl or plastic. They are used in bathtubs
with a shower or with shower enclosures to provide privacy as well as to
prevent the water from getting sprayed outside the shower area. Shower curtains
are held up with railing or curtain rods and usually surround the inside of the
tub or shower area.
Vinyl or plastic
shower curtains tend to move towards the water or get attracted towards the bather.
Until now it was believed that the curtains move closer to the water due to the buoyancy
effect. The principle is that fluid accelerates, pressure drops. The water
spray drives a vortex which has low pressure. This region pulls the shower
curtain. Forces generated by this air flow are pretty weak and can only pull
light weight , thin curtains.
The best alternative
to keep yourself from being engulfed by the curtain is to use shower curtains
made from natural fabrics. Choose from a variety of decorative prints, weight
and weave of cotton or linen curtains for the shower area. A good option is
burlap fabric. A black burlap star shower curtain acts as a perfect blackout
curtain as well. Shower curtains can be decorated with decorative hooks or
valance and swags as well, which form a visual frame for the shower area.
Choosing a color or pattern for the shower curtain depends on the décor of the
bathroom. Usually the shower curtain is coordinated with the flooring, towels
or other bath accessories.
To choose a shower
curtain, measure the size of the area where you need to hang the curtain. The
standard size is 72” X 72”. Select the cotton fabric that comes in various
patterns and designs. This curtain is not only easy to maintain as can be
easily washed in the washing machine and does not get sucked by the shower
water to engulf you.
With multiple options
of purchasing shower curtains available in the cyber world as well. Look for
deals and offer coupons as well as free shipping offered by various home décor
portals. Shopping from the comfort of your home to decorate your bathroom has
become an easy task. The right design and pattern of the cloth shower curtain
will simply change the look of your bathroom, making it stylish, elegant as
well as easy to wash if you choose a fabric that is 100% cotton.