toedtoes wrote:
The best cat fabrics are smooth and tightly woven.
For the backside, the vinyl might work IF the cats don't claw at the curtains at all.
Washable and dryable is a HUGE plus. When it gets too hairy, toss it in the washer and dryer. That is the best way to remove cat hair. Better than vacuuming or a hair remover brush or tape.
If it works for your interior, you could glue to thinner faux leather fabrics back to back. That will give you plenty of room darkening and leather doesn't hold cat fur. Again, as long as the cats don't claw the curtains you'll be good.
You are on the money with the washer and dryer part. When we remodeled the inside of "Jack" we used bed sheets from Walmart for the fabrics so we can easily find them again if needed. As a plus, everything now, current curtains, couch, everything is machine washable. Our floor is interlocking foam squares .... easy to wash. The desert blows dust about so being able to remove everything (including the flooring) is important for us in order to keep ahead of the dirt levels.
The cats do not claw anything currently. One is 18, the other 12 and the 2 year old is modeling his behavior from the other two. So far, it's all good.
Thanks for your input !!
Montana