Heading is the way the top of the curtain attaches to the poles or track. There are different headings you can choose for your curtains and all depend on your preference or the type of pole or track you are using. The type of heading you choose can sometimes effect the curtain’s look (to achieve a contemporary or a traditional style) and cost (some headings require more fabric and complicate processes than others).
Please choose a heading style to match your fitting system.
Track
Pencil pleat curtain (2.0 fullness)
S fold / Wave fold / Ripple fold curtain (2.0 fullness)
Pole
Eyelet curtain (1.5x fullness, cheaper)
Double pleat / Pinch pleat curtains (elegant and luxury look)
Tab top curtain (1.5 fullness. No need to open or close the curtains often.)
Rod Pocket curtain
S fold / Wave fold / Ripple fold curtain (2.0 fullness)
Extendable tension rod
Lightweight curtains, e.g., rod pocket voile curtain
Net curtain wire
Rod pocket voile curtain. The window recess is too wide and can’t find a suitable tension rod.
Sash windows
Flat rod pocket panel (1.0 fullness) Please email your window size to anita@voilavoile.com for a quote.
Pencil Pleat A pencil pleat heading creates a simple and tidy feel. It can be hung onto both curtain track and pole system.
Tips: This curtain style is perfect for a room with large glass windows or doors.To keep the tidy headings, you may draw the curtain open by the tiebacks (not to move headings to the left and right ends). If you prefer the neat slim folds, please don’t choose very heavier weight fabrics. |
Double Pleat
A very formal and elegant heading. It is very similar to triple/pinch pleat heading, but requires less fabric. It can be hung onto both curtain track and pole system |
Triple / Pinch Pleat
Triple/Pinch pleat headings which are more gathered than other curtain styles. It can be hung onto both curtain track and pole system.
Tips: |
Eyelet
Eyelet curtain creates a contemporary look with large, even and naturally soft folds. It suitable for both lighter and heavier weight fabrics. Pole system only.
Tips:
Eyelet heading doesn’t require as much fabric and is great for showing off prints. |
Tab Top
Tap Top curtain gives a modern, informal and romantic feel. Tab top curtain has loops at the top which can only be hung with pole system. Tips:
It is suitable a sheer, billowy fabric or voile. How to Measure (Very important!) >> |
S Fold / Wave Fold / Ripple Fold
S Fold Wave curtain creates fluid waves of the fabric. It is neat and stylish. It can be hung onto both curtain track and pole system.
Tips:
It is works well with large windows and high ceiling with minimised curtain stack. It makes your windows feel taller and wider than they are. It moves effortlessly and quickly. |
Rod Pocket Voile Curtains
With no visible rods and rails, the rod pocket sheer curtains create a glamorous effect and bring in natural light and colours.
How to Measure (Very important!) >> |
Voila Voile Advice:
How to measure curtains »
Understanding Curtain Fullness and Curtain Width (Ungathered)
How to choose linings for curtains
Quote extra wide and extra long curtains here
