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.