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.0
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.