Hanging Header Style
Which curtain heading style should I choose?
Curtain Heading styles help define spaces. We offer the following heading styles.
Grommet
When you select the Grommet header style during ordering, the "Curtain Width" you specify refers to the fully flat, spread-out width of the curtain panel. It is not the width it will cover when hung, as the grommets and natural gather of the fabric will reduce the effective covering width.
For a Grommet header style, we typically suggest that the total width of your curtains (combined width of all panels) be approximately 2 times the width of your window or curtain rod.
This formula (Window/Rod Width × 2) helps ensure adequate fullness and coverage when the curtains are closed.
Colors: Black, Antique Bronze, Nickel
Works with: Curtain rod/pole
Grommet spacing:
approximately 6 1/4 inches. Might be slightly adjusted based on your custom dimensions.
Grommet Inside diameter 1.6 inches, outside diameter 2.25 inches.
Grommet number for reference:
6 grommets for 42 in wide, 8 for 50 in, 10 for 72 in, 12 for 84 in, 14 for 100 in, 16 for 120 in, 22 for 150 in, 26 for 180 in.
Features:
Side hem 1 inch, bottom hem 3 1/4 inches.
Pleated Style
When you select a pinch pleat header style during ordering, the "Curtain Width" you specify refers to the fully flat, spread‑out width of the curtain panel. It is not the width it will cover when hung, because the pleating and natural draping of the fabric will reduce the effective covering width.
For a Pleated header style, we typically suggest that the total width of your curtains (combined width of all panels) be approximately 1.4 times the width of your curtain rod/track.
This formula (Rod/Track Width × 1.4) helps ensure adequate fullness and coverage when the curtains are closed.
Pinch Pleat - Double
It creates a formal and elegant look. It is more gathered than other headings and have permanent sewn-in pleats for a more luxurious look.
Works with:
Rod/ Pole with rings, track, traverse rod, channel rod
Applied to rollers with metal hooks
Applied to curtain rings with adjustable hooks
Pleat spacing: approximately 7 1/4 inches. Might be slightly adjusted based on your custom dimensions.
Pleats number for reference:
5 pleats for 26'' wide, 7 for 36'', 9 for 50'', 13 for 72'', 15 for 84'', 16 for 90'', 18 for 100''.
Features:
Side hem 1 inch, bottom hem 3 1/4 inches.
160% fullness.
Pinch Pleat - Triple
Also called French Pleat. Elegantly tailored with three graceful folds, this classic style creates a full, luxurious drape that brings timeless sophistication to any room.
Works with:
Rod/ Pole with rings, track, traverse rod, channel rod
Applied to rollers with metal hooks
Applied to curtain rings with adjustable hooks
Pleat spacing: approximately 7 1/4 inches. Might be slightly adjusted based on your custom dimensions.
Pleats number for reference: 6 pleats for 26'' wide, 8 for 36'', 10 for 50'', 14 for 72'', 16 for 84'', 17 for 90'', 19 for 100''.
Features:
Side hem 1 inch, bottom hem 3 1/4 inches.
200% fullness.
Tailored Pleat - Double
Tailor pleats are more gathered than other headings and have permanent sewn-in pleats.
Works with:
Rod/ Pole with rings, track, traverse rod, channel rod
Applied to rollers with metal hooks
Applied to curtain rings with adjustable hooks
Pleat spacing: approximately 4.72 inches. Might be slightly adjusted based on your custom dimensions.
Features:
Side hem 1 inch, bottom hem 3 1/4 inches.
200% fullness.
Pencil Pleat
Pencil Pleat tape with traditional pleats and parallel folds that are formed uniformly, in the same size, when the cords are pulled. Pencil pleat tape for curtains in the home, various spaces and net curtains.
Works with:
Rod/ Pole with rings, track, traverse rod, channel rod
Applied to rollers with metal hooks
Applied to curtain rings with adjustable hooks
Pleat spacing: customized on your own
Pleats number for reference:
7 pleats for 26'' wide, 9 for 36'', 12 for 50'', 16 for 72'', 19 for 84'', 20 for 90'', 22 for 100''.
Features:
Side hem 1 inch, bottom hem 3 1/4 inches.
200% fullness.
Memory Training not recommended.
Goblet Pleat
Works with:
Rod/ Pole with rings, track, traverse rod, channel rod
Applied to rollers with metal hooks
Applied to curtain rings with adjustable hooks
Pleat spacing: customized on your own
Pleats number for reference:
7 pleats for 26'' wide, 9 for 36'', 12 for 50'', 16 for 72'', 19 for 84'', 20 for 90'', 22 for 100''.
Features:
Side hem 1 inch, bottom hem 3 1/4 inches.
180% fullness.
Inverted Box Pleat
Formed by two equal folds of fabric folded toward one another so they meet at the center of the pleat on the front of the fabric.
Works with:
Rod/ Pole with rings, track, traverse rod, channel rod
Applied to rollers with metal hooks
Applied to curtain rings with adjustable hooks
Pleat spacing: customized on your own
Pleats number for reference:
9 pleats for 50 in width, 13 pleats for 72 in width, 15 pleats for 84 in width, 19 pleats for 100 in width, 21 pleats for 110 in width, 23 pleats for 120 in width, 29 for 150 in width
Features:
Side hem 1 inch, bottom hem 3 1/4 inches.
180% fullness.
Memory Training not recommended.
Soft Top
4-in-1
4-IN-1 Header: 4 kinds of hanging methods.
Rod pocket, back tab, flat hook and hook belt, work for rod, track and traverse rod.
Rod Pocket
Pocket 3 inches. Top flange is optional.
Side hem 1-inch, bottom hem 3-1/8 inches.
If rod length is 100 inches, consider 150% width for fullness, folds, order 2 panels each 75 inches wide.
It works for rod or rod with clip rings.
Back Tab
Tab height 4 inches. Pocket size 3 inches.
6 tabs per 40 in width, 8 tabs for 50 in width, 10 tabs for 72 in width, 12 tab for 84 in width, 15 tabs for 100 in width.
Side hem 1-inch, bottom hem 3-1/8 inches.
If rod length is 100 inches, order 200% fullness width for folds, then order 2 panels each 100 inches wide.
It works for rod or rod with clip rings.
Ripple Fold
Ripple Fold
Creates a modern, sleek look.
Ripples always stay in shape when sliding
Only works with ripple fold tracks and carriers.
Popular in commercial projects and it has been seen more in residential projects these years.
