How to Choose Hanging Header Style๏ผŸ

Curtain header styles define the space. Before picking out a curtain header, walk through the details of different styles. Check out the stylish EaseEase header style options in ourย Measurement Toolย to get a visual insight into the look and size.

Step 1 Ensuring Compatibility with Your Home's Curtain Rod

Step 2: Choosing the Hanging Header Style

Beige double and triple pinch pleat headers, with close-ups of their folds and ring attachments.

Recommended๏ผšPINCH PLEAT

Features

  • Come with adjustable plastic pin hooks (3  1/2 inches).
  • It works for the track, traverse/channel rod, and rings.

Panel width

From left pleat end to right pleat end

  • Pinch Pleat (Double Pinch Pleat): Fabric width 200%.
  • Triple Pleat (Triple Pinch Pleat): Fabric width 230%.

Note

  • We may add 1โ€“4ยฝ inches to panelโ€™s  width at no extra charge, when needed to complete the pleat and help reduce light gaps.
Beige striped curtains with a layered ruffle header suspended from rings.

French-style Ruffled Top

Features

  • Elegant bud style, creating a relaxed look. 
  • It works for track, traverse/channel rod, and rings.
  • Supports pleated runners, curtain rings, and curtain clips
  • Pleat Spacing: 4.7โ€ณโ€“5.9โ€ณ with 230% fabric fullness

Bud Height

  • Approx. 11.5โ€ณ, joints covered by double-layer fabric

Note

Height measured from the bottom of the ring or clip to the floor.

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Ripple fold curtains on a white track, with a close-up of snap tape spaced about 5 inches apart.

RIPPLE FOLD

Features

  • The most wavy look ever. The S-curves will stay in shape, always.
  • Tape buckle spacing distance: about 5 inches (125mm).
  • Runner Spacing: 2.36".
  • We use the 2.36-inch runner and 5-inch tape by default, creating 2x-2.5x fullness, and fit 80% of tracks that are 3/4" in diameter.

Note

  • If you already have a track or fabric curtains, kindly contact us with the precise details.
  • We may add 1โ€“4ยฝ inches to panelโ€™s  width at no extra charge, when needed to complete the fold and help reduce light gaps.
  • Comparison of buckle and button ripple fold tapes with their matching track runners.
  • Ripple fold curtains hanging in continuous uniform S-fold waves from ceiling to floor
  • Ripple fold tape and track runners showing 2.36-inch runner spacing, 5-inch tape spacing and 4.5-inch fold depth.
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Beige tailor pleat and triple tailor pleat curtains, with a close-up of hooks behind the header.

Euro Pleat

Features

  • Similar to pinch pleat but have a larger opening in the pleat bottom.
  • Come with plastic pin hooks (3.5 inches)
  • Headband Height: 3.93 inches.
  • It works for track, traverse rod, channel rod, and pole with rings.
  • Double Euro Pleat: Default Fabric width 200%, Pleat space apart 5.5-6.5 inches.
  • Triple Euro Pleat, Default Fabric width 230%, Pleat space apart 5.5 inches.

Note

Measured from eyelet ring hook to floor.

Grommet curtain headers in antique bronze, aluminum, gold and black finishes.

GROMMET TOP

Inside diameter 1.6 inches, outside diameter 2.25 inches.

Number of grommets

6 grommets for 42 in wide, 8 for 50 in, 10 for 72 in, 12 for 84 in, 14 for 100 in, 16 for 120 in, 22 for 150 in, 26 for 180 in.

Available grommet color

Black, Silver, Gold, Bronze

Note

Measured from top of rod to floor.

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Beige flat-hook curtains attached to black rings, with a close-up of the header tape.

FLAT PANEL

Features

  • Come with adjustable plastic hooks (3 inches).
  • Side hem 1 inch, bottom hem 1.18-4 inches.
  • It works for rods with rings.

Note

  • 6 pin hooks per 40 inches width.
  • Measured from eyelet ring hook to floor.
Beige rod pocket curtains gathered directly onto a black curtain rod.

ROD POCKET

Features

  • Pocket 3 inches.
  • Top flange is optional.
  • Side hem 1 inch, bottom hem 3-1/8 inches.
  • Suitable for a 1.5-inch diameter rod.
  • It works for rods or rods with clip rings.

Note

Measured from top of rod to floor.

Beige back tab curtains, with rear fabric loops concealing the curtain rod.

BACK TAB

Features

  • Suitable for a 1.5-inch diameter rod.
  • Side hem 1 inch, bottom hem 3-1/8 inches.
  • It works for rods or rods with clip rings.

Tab height

  • 4 inches.

Pocket size

  • 3 inches.

Note

  • 6 pin hooks per 40 inches width.
  • Measured from top of rod to floor.
Beige tab top curtains with fabric loops threaded over a bronze curtain rod.

TAB TOP

Features

  • Designed with hanging loop fabric straps that allow the curtains to pass right through the rod for easy installation and gliding.
  • It works for rod.

Tab height

  • 4 inches
  • Side hem 1 inch, bottom hem 4 inches.

Note

  • 6 pin hooks per 40 inches width.
  • Measured from top of rod to floor.
Blue and white striped linen tie top curtain with valance tied on a wooden rod

Tie Top

Features

  • Ties knot straight onto the rod, no rings, hooks or clips required.
  • It works for rod only, not for track.
  • Panels stay put once tied, so they suit windows you rarely open and close fully.

Tie length & spacing

  • Tie length: approx. 12 inches per bud, 4" per tie, finished in a bow.
  • Tie spacing: about 6 ties per 40 inches width.

Note

  • Measured from top of rod to floor.
  • Untie the bows before machine washing.
  • Best on light to medium weight fabrics such as linen and cotton.
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