Curtain heading styles help define spaces. We offer the following heading styles.
Ripple Fold
- Creates a modern, sleek look.
- Ripples always stay in shape when sliding
- Only works with ripple fold tracks and carriers. Tracks and hardware can be purchased in our ripple fold ordering page here loftcurtains.com/ripplefold.
- Popular in commercial projects and it has been seen more in residential projects these years.
- For more details, click here for our "all about ripple fold curtains" blog.
- To order ripple fold curtains, please go to loftcurtains.com/ripplefold
- To calculate the stack back width for ripple fold curtains, please go to loftcurtains.com/calculator
Grommet
- It is a popular choice for contemporary space
- Grommets come in silver, antique bronze, gunmetal and black. The inner diameter of all the Grommets is 1.5", which will fit on a rod with a diameter of 1.3" or less. If you need a 2" diameter Grommet, we only have it in the Silver color and it is not available all the time, please email us for availability.
- No other accessories needed. Easy to install on curtain rods.
- It only works with curtain rods, not for tracks.
- Grommet panels have the least stack back out of all the heading styles.
- It is constructed without added fullness, meaning the width you are ordering is the width of a flat panel. Multiple your window width by 1.5-2.5 to create the fullness you desire, we recommend 2x fullness.
Tailored Pleat
Double Tailored Pleat
Triple Tailored Pleat
- A modern, casual take on the traditional French pleat
- Double Tailored Pleat is constructed with two times the fabric of the panel width. Triple Tailored Pleat is constructed with two-and-a-half times the fabric of the panel width. The panel width should be the same as the coverage width.
- Default 2" return and 2" overlap, contact us if you would like a custom return or overlap width.
- Hooks are attached to the back of the panel before shipping
- Hook rings in 1.375" Diameter in Bronze that can be purchased here
- Hook rings in 1.7" or 2" Diameter in multiple colors can be purchased here
- Hook rings in 2.25" Diameter in multiple colors can be purchased here
French pleat
Double French Pleat
Triple French Pleat
- It creates a formal and elegant look.
- We offer double ( 2-fold ) and triple ( 3-fold ) French pleat style options.
- Double French Pleat is constructed with two times the fabric of the panel width. Triple French Pleat is constructed with two-and-a-half times the fabric of the panel width. The panel width should be the same as the coverage width.
- Default 2" return and 2" overlap, contact us if you would like a custom return or overlap width.
- Hooks are attached to the back of the panel before shipping
Inverted Box Pleat
- Creates a uniform elegant look
- Inverted Box Pleat is constructed with 2x fullness built-in, the panel width should be the same as the coverage width
- Default 2" return and 2" overlap, contact us if you would like a custom return or overlap width.
- Hooks are attached to the back of the panel before shipping
Rod pocket - Tape / Flat ring top
- It offers a casual, simplistic, and versatile look and is the best value
- It can be clipped or hooked into rings, the tape is 3" in height, and the pocket opening is approx. 2.625", if slipped over, the pocket will fit a rod with a diameter of 1.25" or less.
- When the rod diameter is over 1.25" and you would like to slip curtains over the rod, we recommend the Rod pocket - Fold Over style.
- It can be hung flat or made into pleats
- It is lined on top to create a clean tailored look
- It is designed without added fullness. Multiply your window width by 1.5-2.5 to create the fullness you desire.
- The clipped style is not recommended for heavy/tall drapes or drapes that open frequently.
- Hooks or rings are NOT included. Rings are usually purchased with the curtain rod to match the color, hooks can be purchased on Amazon with the following links: Pin-on hooks and Prong hooks (Even though Ikea doesn't call it Prong hooks)
- Hook rings in 1.375" Diameter in Bronze that can be purchased here
- Hook rings in 1.7" or 2" Diameter in multiple colors can be purchased here
- Hook rings in 2.25" Diameter in multiple colors can be purchased here
- Clip rings in black that can be purchased on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2F8u0Cc
Rod pocket - Fold Over
The fold-over style rod pocket is simply folding the same fabric over to create the pocket, available in 3", 4" and 5" opening options. Rod pocket fold-over style offers a casual look. It is a perfect choice for the sheer layer in a double layer curtain setup. It is not recommended for every day sliding, especially for non-sheer thicker fabrics.
- For a rod 1.5" in diameter, we recommend a 4" pocket opening.
- For a rod 2" in diameter, we recommend a 5" pocket opening.
Hi Guys. I am ISO long curtains for a ground-floor apartment and my window and ceilings are rather high, well over 10 feet. I am looking at a window that width-wise will need 2 × 42″ panels and length will be somewhere around 120-125" depending on my measurements. What do you recommend for hanging style? I will need it to be easy to move and the hardware will be a one-bar system. My window already has an ivory sheer blind w/ some transparency in front of it, but I want to add white curtains for just a bit more privacy in the evenings when the lights are on. Thank you.
Hi @Jenny, yes, you would need rings for the inverted pleat curtains. They will be delivered with hooks pre-hooked on the back of the pleats.
I have an existing curtain rod. If I were to order curtains with inverted box pleats, what additional hardware would I need? Would I need rings?
Hi John, you can order our Rod pocket tape heading style for this type of track. The hooks can be hooked into the small slots on the tape.
Hi. I need curtains for my bunk beds. I’ve purchased room dividers track that has roller wheels and a little clips that would hook into the curtain too. What is that called? thanks!
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