Curtain Heading Styles
Curtain Heading Styles refer to the way in which the fabric is sewn or pleated at the top of the curtain. This directly impacts the way the material drapes or hangs, as well functional characteristics such as stack-back (the amount of space a curtain will occupy when drawn (fully open). There are plenty of curtain header styles – from traditional to contemporary – each providing functional benefits and helping to achieve the overall look of a space.
Here are our most popular curtain styles:
Inverted Box Pleat
The box pleat is a curtain heading that gives a tailored, elegant look with deep inverted pleats for a flat finish. It suits most fabrics, but may disrupt geometric patterns. This style hides fabric joins in the folds, minimizing visible seams.
Pencil Pleat
The pencil pleat features small, pencil-sized gathers that let you adjust fabric fullness with pull cords. Because high fullness can cause uneven gathers, avoid using heavy or bulky fabrics.
Pinch Pleat
A pinch pleat is a traditional curtain style created by folding creases in buckram tape, with hooks for hanging on a track or rod. There are single, double, and triple pinch pleats, each varying in fullness, stack-back, and appearance.
Flat Pleat
This simple curtain heading delivers a modern, refined look with slight fullness. It suits solid, sheer, or patterned fabrics since it doesn't interrupt patterns. The flat pleat is ideal for sheers behind lined curtains on double tracks, as it stacks minimally. Its casual style pairs well with quality linens for relaxed elegance.
Wave or S Fold Pleat
An S Fold or Wave curtain heading creates a simple, symmetrical look that works with most fabrics. Buckram tape ensures even distribution in a wave pattern, and using wide width fabric allows for seamless, efficient production with minimal stitching.