How to choose curtain headers
Curtain header styles refer to the way the top of the curtain is finished and how it attaches to the curtain rod or track. The bit at the top. Different header styles can create various looks, ambiance, personal style and have functional differences. Here are some common curtain header styles:
Rod Pocket
This style has a pocket at the top of the curtain through which the curtain rod is threaded.
It creates a gathered, casual look.
Rod pocket curtains can be challenging to open and close since the fabric bunches up around the rod.
Tab Top
Tabs are loops of fabric attached to the top edge of the curtain, through which the curtain rod is threaded.
They provide a relaxed, informal look.
Tab top curtains are easy to slide open and closed since the tabs move freely along the rod.
Grommet
Metal rings or grommets are inserted into the fabric at regular intervals along the top edge, through which the curtain rod is threaded.
This style creates a modern and clean appearance.
Grommet curtains slide smoothly along the rod, making them easy to open and close.
Pleated
Pleats are folds sewn into the top of the curtain, creating a tailored and formal look.
We offer double, triple and pencil pleats.
Pleated curtains require hooks or rings to attach to the curtain rod or track.
Double pleats
Triple pleats
Back Tab
Fabric loops are sewn on the back of the curtain panel, through which the curtain rod is threaded.
This style creates a clean and contemporary look, as the tabs are hidden behind the curtain when it is closed.
Back tab curtains provide a uniform appearance and are easy to open and close.
Flat Panel
Also known as pocket top curtains, these curtains have a flat panel at the top with no gathering or pleating.
The curtain rod is threaded directly through a pocket at the top of the panel.
This style offers a simple and clean aesthetic, suitable for modern or minimalist interiors.
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