Curtains can completely transform an interior space; adding personality, privacy, and comfort.
Choosing Your Curtain Header
The heading style denotes how the fabric is sewn or pleated at the top of the curtain. This will impact the way the fabric drapes or hangs and therefore influence the look and feel of the room (whether the space takes on a traditional or more modern sensibility), as well as functional characteristics such as stack back (the amount of space a curtain will occupy when fully drawn open).
Listed Below Are The Most Popular Curtain Headings
Box Pleat/Inverted Pleat
- Classic curtain heading style that creates an elegant look.
- Inverted pleats at the top create a flat heading style. Sits neatly under a curtain rod or on a track.
- Suited to most fabrics. Take consideration when using highly patterned designs as the pleating can disrupt the pattern match.
Wave Header/S-Fold
- Modern and contemporary look.
- Suited to most solid, patterned and sheer fabrics.
- Fabric forms a symmetrical wave formation.
- Synthetic fabrics maintain a stable formation which suits the wave heading style.
Single Pinch Pleat/New York Pleat
- Modern look.
- Ideal for small spaces.
- Suitable for a range of fabrics (solids, patterns).
Double Pinch Pleat/Dutch Pleat
- Versatile, smart and elegant look.
- Suits full length curtains and curtains that finish at the bottom third of the wall (approx. windowsill height).
Triple Pinch Pleat/French Pleat
- Formal and traditional.
- Suits luxurious fabrics.
- More expensive as it requires more fabric than the single and double pinch pleat.
Pencil Pleat/Gathered Header
- Has a heading tape that allows you to gather the fabric to your desired fullness.
- Fullness of the pencil pleat varies on the amount you gather the pull cords.
- Heavy or bulky fabrics can disrupt the even distribution of the gathering.
