CURTAIN HEADINGS:

There are many options for curtain headings and styles, and indeed whole books exist on the subject of curtain design. We've illustrated a dozen of the most popular designs below. Each has a different style and practicalities. Please also note that different headings influence the quantity of fabric required in a curtain.

	Pencil pleat Classic, simple and the slightly more elegant alternative to a gathered heading. As one of our best value pleated headings, not surprisingly it is also one of the most popular styles. Note:You will need to pull the heading tape strings at the end to form the pleats when your curtains are delivered. Suitable for both poles and tracks. Curtains need skillful hanging and dressing to ensure a high quality appearance.
	Triple Pleat (French Pleat): The Classic Heading! French pleat or triple pleat is a smart formal classic heading. The curtain falls into very elegant folds that can be easily dressed. Our standard triple pleats are 5” deep. If your curtains are very long, we'll make the pleat 6" to keep the proportions of your curtains perfect. Suitable for both poles and tracks.
	Double Pleat A more relaxed cousin of the triple pleat. Traditional but a little less formal than the triple pleat. If your curtains are very long, we'll can make deeper pleats to keep the proportions of your curtains perfect. Suitable for both poles and tracks. Requires a pin hook "stabber" in each pleat.
	Single Pleat
	Goblet Goblet pleats make a very elegant heading for longer lengths and heavier fabrics. Suitable for tracks or poles. For a more professional finish these headings can be made by hand. Although very time consuming it is well worth the extra effort. The finished width is critical, and not easily adjusted so accurate measurement of width is needed.
	Goblet with buttons A decoratively enhanced Goblet Heading.
	Gathered Heading , Gathered Pleat, Rufflette Heading Classic simple relaxed style. With its ruffled top, this heading makes for simple, understated curtains. Suitable for both poles and tracks. Note:You will need to pull the heading tape strings at the end to form the pleats when your curtains are delivered.
	Pinch pleat with buttons
	Eyelets: Modern, unfussy and extremely neat. With their regular even pleats, this heading requires the least amount of space either side of the window to stack back. Metal eyelets are available in a range of finishes to match your pole and fabric. Standard eyelet size is 40mm and is suitable for all poles up to 35mm diameter. Only suitable for poles. Metal eyelets are better than plastic and we advise using metal poles. Curtains cannot overlap in the middle so a centre pole support should be avoided if possible.
	Six Inch Pencil Pleat Better for longer curtains.
	Tab top Simple, airy and relaxed. Too much fullness causes bunching and detracts from the curtains’ simplicity. Tab size should be scaled to match the diameter of the intended pole. Only suitable for poles. Note that curtains made from this style are not as easy as other heading styles to open and close because of the space occupied by the tab and the friction of the fabric on the pole (especially on wooden poles).
	Attached Valance with Contrast Drape