why do my curtains smell??

[prumarth]

I have bought blackout curtains but they give off a strong chemical smell that fills the whole room. At first I thought it was just a packaging smell but they have been up a week and its not dispersing! Can anyone advise?

Washing machine? Delicate cycle?

The blackout is a rubberised solution sprayed onto the fabric. You are probably smelling solvents employed in this process.

Oh dear, doesn't sound very healthy! May try a dedicated wash - still really bad!