Drapery Styles
2 Prong Pinch Pleat: header has two folds on pleat tacked 3-3/4 inches below top of drape. Space between pleats is between 3-1/4” and 3-3/4”.
3-Prong Pinch Pleat: header has three folds on pleat tacked 3-3/4 inches below top of drape. Space between pleats is between 3-1/4” and 3-3/4”. Provides a slightly fuller appearance than 2-Prong Pinch Pleat.
Box Pleat: a single forward fold, folded back flat and tacked 3-3/4 inches between top of drape at both ends inside of pleat. No stitching shows from front of drape. Space between pleats is 3-1/4” to 3-3/4”.
French Pleat: 3 folds of fabric tacked 3-3/4 inches below top of drape. Distance between pleats is 5-1/4 – 6”.
Goblet Pleat: a single forward fold, tacked 3-3/4 inches below top of drape, then filled with batting or Styrofoam. The space between pleats is 3-1/4” to 3-3/4”.
Rod Pocket is a channel in a curtain that slides over a supporting rod or pole. The heading forms a ruffle when the curtain is gathered on the rod or pole.
Rod Pocket Top/Bottom is has channels on the top and bottom that slide over a supporting rod or pole. The heading and footing form a ruffle when the drapery is gathered on the rod or pole. Perfect for French doors or sidelights.
Grommet: panel with individual metal (grommets) sewn in the top for the rod to slide through in a fan-folded pattern.
Tab Top: Loops of fabric are attached to the header of the drapery and a pole, ring or rod is inserted or attached to the loops.
Flemish Pleat: header has two folds on pleat tacked 3-3/4 inches below top of drape. Space between pleats is between 3-1/4” and 3-3/4”. The Flemish pleat has a slightly flattened appearance on the pleats as opposed to other styles that makes it appear more casual.
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| 2 Prong Pinch Pleat |
3-Prong Pinch Pleat |
Box Pleat |
French Pleat |
Goblet Pleat |
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Rod Pocket Top/Bottom |
Grommet |
Tab Top |
Flemish Pleat |
Hardware
Traverse Rods: the conventional hardware along which draperies move with the pull of a cord. When draperies are closed, the rod is hidden. When draperies are opened, the rod is visible unless concealed by a top treatment. Drapes can either draw one way or split-draw from the center.
Flat valance or Dauphine Rods: a type of rod used to hold a wide pocket curtain such as a rod pocket.
Café curtain Rods: generally used on lightweight or sheers, rod pockets or tab top draperies. There are finished and unfinished look styles.
Café Rods with Rings: rod that has rings attached to the header of the drapery panel and slides the drapery back and forth across it.
Wood Poles: Typically will rest on brackets that are attached to the wall.
Tension: “Mounted” inside a window frame; they are composed of two spring-loaded metal poles that can be adjusted in length by twisting. The ends are covered with rubber tips to hold the unit in place and prevent the metal from scratching the window frame.
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| Traverse Rods |
Flat valance or Dauphine Rods |
Café curtain Rods |
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Café Rods
with Rings |
Wood Poles |
Tension |
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