Strip Curtains: Energy Efficient Temperature Insulation & Noise Control
Strip Curtains
Strip curtains create a clear, flexible barrier at the doorway - keeping conditioned air inside and unwanted elements outside - while still allowing easy walk-through, pet, and forklift access. Strip curtains reduce temperature loss, dust, insects, and noise without the obtrusion of a solid door.
Key benefits of strip curtains
Energy Saving / Temperature Insulation: Help prevent heated or cooled air from escaping to reduce HVAC run time.
Noise & Dust Reduction: Overlapping strips dampen sound and limit dust drifting between spaces.
Visibility & Safety: Transparent options keep sightlines clear for people, pets, carts, or forklifts.
Durable, Low-Maintenance, Non-Stick: Tough, non-stick PVC stands up to daily use; individual strips are simple to replace.
Easy Install: Situate the mounting bar, set your desired overlap, snap on those curtain strips - done.
Where each variant fits
HOME (Smooth, Clear PVC)
Ideal for residential and pet doors.
✔ Better temperature insulation to help keep conditioned air inside
✔ Noise control & less dust at the entry
✔ Smooth, durable pet access with clear visibility
✔ Easy install - aluminum mounting bar for doors; plastic bar for doghouses
COMMERCIAL (Ribbed + Low-Temp Reinforced)
Built for warehouses, supermarket freezers/walk-ins/cold storage, freezer trucks, and greenhouse aisles.
Ribbed (Scratch-Guard), non-stick surfaces shed abrasion in high-traffic areas
Low-Temp Reinforced options stay flexible and help retain cold air at docks and coolers
Clear sightlines for safer material handling
LAB & SPECIALTY (Anti-Static, Opaque, Colored)
Designed for labs, electronics, airports, baggage claim, and controlled zones.
Anti-Static helps reduce static build-up and dust attraction around sensitive processes
Opaque limits line-of-sight for privacy and light control
Dark Amber / Aztec Orange enable color-coded areas and visual signaling
How do strip curtains work?
A mounting bar holds overlapping PVC strips (typically 8–12″ wide). The overlap between adjacent strips forms a flexible seal. People, pets, or equipment pass through; the strips then fall back into place, restoring the barrier that helps contain temperature, limit dust and insects, and dampen noise.
Choosing the right strip curtain
Doorway Dimensions
Measure the width and height of the opening. Order enough linear footage for your chosen overlap (often 33% or 50%).
For taller/windier openings, choose wider and thicker strips and/or a greater overlap.
Strip Width & Thickness
Residential: 8-12″ wide, ~0.06”-0.08″ thickness is common.
Commercial heavy-duty: 8-12″ (sometimes wider), thicker (≈0.12″ - 0.16″) for windy areas, durability and forklift traffic.
Temperature Range
Standard smooth for typical conditions; low-temp formulations stay flexible in coolers/freezers.
Ribbed non-stick scratch-resistant for commercial low temperature freezers
Traffic Type
Pedestrian/pet → smooth.
Carts/forklifts → ribbed to handle abrasion.
Mounting Hardware
Aluminum mounting bar with bullets for doors and commercial frames.
Black and Gray HTP mounting bars are a lightweight option for smaller openings (e.g., doghouses).
Aesthetics & Compliance
Choose clear for obvious sightlines, opaque for privacy, and colored (Dark Amber/Aztec Orange) for zone marking.
Use anti-static where static reduction is desirable (labs/electronics areas).
Trade-offs and considerations
Upfront cost vs. savings: Heavier gauges and specialty materials cost more, but can deliver better durability and energy savings.
Overlap vs. ease of pass-through: More overlap improves sealing, but increases push-through resistance.
Environment & use: Consider wind, temperature swings, and whether the opening sees pets, pedestrians, or forklifts.
For sizing help or a quick recommendation (Home / Pro / Lab), message Awoco at sales@awoco.com. As an authorized dealer, we’ll match the right material, thickness, and hardware to your doorway and distinct use case.