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Not sure what you need? Please call our team on 0333 999 7171 or email sales@stripcurtainsdirect.co.uk
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Insects in a food-safe environment aren’t just annoying—they’re a compliance and contamination risk. Whether you're operating a food production facility, a takeaway shop, or a high-street deli, choosing the right anti-insect barrier is crucial for hygiene and peace of mind.
But what works best: fly screens or strip curtains?
This guide compares both options using real solutions from Strip Curtains Direct, helping you choose the most effective protection for your UK food premises.
What Are Fly Screens and Strip Curtains?
What Are Fly Screens?
Fly screens are fitted barriers designed to keep insects out while allowing air to circulate. They’re typically installed on windows and doors and are ideal for areas with natural ventilation or customer-facing entrances.
Popular options for UK food businesses include:
Window Fly Screens – Ideal for prep room ventilation.
Chain Fly Screen Doors – Great for retail and café entrances.
What Are Strip Curtains?
Strip curtains are flexible PVC sheets that hang vertically, forming a protective barrier over doors or large openings. People and trolleys can pass through them without needing to open or close a door, which makes them perfect for high-traffic food production zones.
Top picks from Strip Curtains Direct include:
Made-to-Measure Strip Curtains
Fly Screens vs. Strip Curtains: What’s Right for Your Business?
Hygiene and Compliance
Both options support HACCP and EHO requirements.
Fly screens are commonly used to block insects from food prep spaces with open windows.
PVC strip curtains offer a physical barrier that maintains hygiene standards in busy production zones or chillers.
Access and Movement
Fly screens are best for static openings like windows or doors, which are used less frequently.
Strip curtains allow seamless access for staff and equipment—perfect for back doors or cold storage areas.
Durability and Maintenance
Fly screens (especially aluminium chain types) are hard-wearing and corrosion-resistant.
PVC strip curtains are easy to wipe clean and are built to endure constant footfall and heavy use.
Energy and Temperature Control
Strip curtains help maintain internal temperatures, essential for cold rooms and climate-sensitive food zones.
Fly screens don’t insulate but allow ventilation without letting insects in.
Installation and Cost
Fly screens require accurate measuring and fixing.
Strip curtains are easier to install, often with DIY-friendly hanging rails and mounting kits.
Best Use Cases in UK Food Environments
When to Choose Fly Screens
Fly screens are best for:
Kitchen or prep room windows
Entrance doors in retail shops or takeaways
Seasonal use during the summer months
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When to Choose Strip Curtains
PVC strip curtains are ideal for:
Production areas with frequent staff movement
Walk-in chillers and freezer doors
Loading bays or back-of-house areas
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Can You Use Both?
Absolutely. Many UK food businesses use a combination to achieve maximum effect.
Example:
Fly screens on windows to keep fresh air circulating.
Strip curtains at doorways to control foot traffic, pests, and temperature.
This dual-barrier method ensures full coverage and boosts your compliance rating.
Final Verdict: Fly Screens or Strip Curtains?
Strip Curtains Direct has an anti-insect solution designed for the UK food sector, regardless of your setup.
✅ Ready to Protect Your Premises?
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