Curtains Header Style Guides
Choosing the right curtain header style is essential for achieving the perfect look and functionality for your space.Explore our selection of custom curtain headers, each with a unique beauty and hanging style.
Standard Pleats--The popular choice
Description
- A statement-making piece for a formal and elegant look.
Specification
- Pinch Pleat-Double: 2 folds, 2x inbuilt fullness; Pinch Pleat-Triple: 3 folds, 2.3x inbuilt fullness.
- Pleat Spacing: 5"; Return/Overlap: 2.5"; Gathered Pleats: 3.3" below top.
Additional Notes
- Pleating: Pleating includes double and triple pleats, European-style double pleats and European-style triple pleats; these pleats are permanently sewn on, giving a more luxurious appearance. The fabric width refers to the width of the pleats after they are sewn into shape; generally, double pleats are twice the width of the fabric, and triple pleats are 2.5 times the width of the fabric. Suitable for: tracks and Roman rods with rings. Equipped with height-adjustable plastic hooks.
- The width of the stacked back is approximately 1/5 of the curtain width.
Euro Pleat
Description
- This is a collision of retro and modern, the perfect curtain header style.
Specification
- Euro Pleat-Double: 2 folds, 2x inbuilt fullness; Euro Pleat-Triple: 3 folds, 2.3x inbuilt fullness.
- Gathered Pleats: 1/4" below the top; Pleat Spacing: 5".
Additional Notes
- Pleating: Pleating includes double and triple pleats, European-style double pleats and European-style triple pleats; these pleats are permanently sewn on, giving a more luxurious appearance. The fabric width refers to the width of the pleats after they are sewn into shape; generally, double pleats are twice the width of the fabric, and triple pleats are 2.5 times the width of the fabric. Suitable for: tracks and Roman rods with rings. Equipped with height-adjustable plastic hooks.
- Rod, track, ring, ordered separately.
- Come along with adjustable hooks, wrapped around already.
Grommet
Description
- Classy & crisp look. Hottest for contemporary settings.
Specification
- Grommet Size: I/D: 1.6"; O/D: 2.5". Fitting rods less than 1.5".
- Even number of grommets for uniform folds.
Measurement
- Folded depth: approximately 6 inches; panel projection from wall: 3.2"; fabric height above grommets: 1.2". Remember to add 1.2" when measuring the total length.
Additional Notes
- No rings needed.
- Smallest stack back (about 1/8).
- Recommended fullness: 2-2.5x.
- Works with curtain rods, not tracks.
Rod Pocket
Description
- Perfect fit for a tailored look. Lined on top.
Specification
- Pocket Size: 2.8"H; Ruffled Top: 1.2"H; Overall: 4"H. Fitting rods less than 1.78" in diameter.
Additional Notes
- Compatible with curtain rods while not with tracks.
- Designed for a flat/pleated look. Can be hung flat (1x fullness) or pleated(1.5-2.5x fullness).
- Not recommended for heavy or long curtains that open frequently.
- Add a 1.2" ruffled top in length. If you prefer no top, specify while checking out: 2.8" pocket only, no top.
Tab Top
Description
- Perfectly suited for country and minimalist styles, giving you a casual vibe.
Specification
- Size: 3.2"H * 1"W
- Tabbed Per 3.5" Width.
- The 3.2" tab fits rods less than 2" in diameter. For rods thicker than 2.5, you may not be able to slide smoothly.
Additional Notes
- The 3.2" height tab is included in the panel length.
- To add fullness, multiply by 1.5-2 width for folds.
- Well suited for sheer curtains. Be sure to pair it with rods.
- Designed to style with curtains that don't open or close often.
Ripple Fold
Overview
- The most wavy look ever. The S-curves will stay in shape, always.
Description
- We provide a 5" buckle size.
- Runner Spacing: 2.36".
- Fullness: snap space/runner space. Check the details below:
Snap space of tape: 5 inches(125mm), Fullness: 2.1X for about 110%*, Depth: 4.5 inches
Additional Notes
- For ripple fold curtains, try to use our matching tracks.
- If you have your track and runner system already, please get in touch with us via support@argahome.com to make sure that our tape matches your system. Images will be a big help to understand your hardware system. So do the runner numbers. (aka carriers).
- Button tape matches button runner (aka carrier).
Special Curtain Header Requests
If you require a unique header style, such as goblet pleats, inverted box pleats, or single pleats, or special needs like bedspreads and valances, please contact us at support@argahome.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
