What Are Pull String Curtains Called?

Traverse curtain rods.
Traverse curtain rods with a cord allow you to open and close curtains to your heart’s content.

What are different types of curtains called?

Types of Curtains

• Rod Pocket Curtains. Rod Pocket or Casement curtains have the top panel sewn to form a pocket.
• Eyelet/Grommet Curtains. Grommet or eyelet curtains are the most common curtain type.
• Tab-Top Curtains.
• Pleated Curtains.
• Window Scarf.
• Cafe Curtains.
• Sheer Curtains.
• Blackout Curtains.

How do drawstring curtains work?

The draw cord is attached to master carriers that move when the cord is pulled, carrying the drapes with them. For the traverse rod to work, the pulleys must operate with every pull of the cord.

What are pleat curtains?

Pencil pleat curtains are a classic. Folds of fabric are tightly gathered to create a semi-cylindrical heading that resembles a line of pencils. From the close pleats of the header, the fabric tumbles freely to the floor. You can choose pencil pleat curtains for either poles or tracks.

What is a ripple fold drapery?

WHAT ARE RIPPLEFOLD CURTAINS? Ripple fold style curtains are curtains that have a consistent s- curve rippling across the span of the track. The ripples are created by carriers corded together to create that consistent wave. These styles are seen often in hospitality installations as hotels and banquet rooms.

How do you make pull string curtains?

1. Material. Measure the length of the window.
2. Ribbon. Cut ribbon or a similar-colored cord to use as the drawstring.
3. Pinned Seams. Sew down the side seams of the curtain.
4. Seams. Sew your first top seam.
5. Threaded cord.
6. Sew the ribbon to one end of the curtain, and use the other end as a drawstring.

What is Traverse cord?

A cord runs through the rod, too, and is attached to a master slide or pulley. The cord extends beyond the rod so that you can use it to open and close the curtains. Custom drapery that’s made for traverse rods sometimes comes with the pins or hooks sewn into the fabric.

What is pull pleated tape?

Pull-string tapes produce a range of looks, running from simple shirring to the most intricate pleated heading designs. Like French-pleat tape, pull-string tape for goblet, diamond and pinch pleats is sewn to the drapery heading. One or more pull-strings control the size, depth and complexity of pleats.

What is a triple pleat?

Triple pinch pleat curtains have small groups of pleats separated by flat sections of fabric, pinch pleat curtain hooks are used at each pleat, so the curtains are suspended by the pleats with flat fabric between.It is important to carefully measure your track or pole as curtains are made to an exact fit.

What is inverted pleat curtains?

An Inverted pleat is a common drapery header type that adds texture and depth to the textile, while turning the fullness of the curtain inward.Curtains with inverted pleats can be hung using hardware such as a rod and rings, an exposed track, a hidden track with cornice, or a curved track.

What is the difference between pinch pleat and Ripplefold?

Ripplefold drapes are a choice for both residential and commercial spaces because of the minimal look they give, without any pleating. Pinch pleat drapes work well with heavier, formal fabrics because of the nature of the design and the need to help conceal the hooks used to hang them on.

Is ripple fold drapery expensive?

A Ripplefold drape is a single continuous panel produced with snaps sewed into the top hem. As the ripplefold drape is snapped into the hardware it creates an undulating wave pattern.Price wise, ripplefold will be about 20% more expensive due to the hardware and installation cost.

What is recommended fullness for Ripplefold curtains?

80%
Off the track, Ripplefold™ draperies are perfectly flat making laundering, cleaning and pressing easier and less expensive. Draperies fall into soft, natural folds when panels are snapped into carriers. Treatment will cover an area 120″ wide. Desired fullness is 80%.

What are non grommet curtains called?

Rod pocket curtains, also called pole top or casement curtains, are a classic, and classy, way to hang drapery. A casing sewn onto the back of the curtain panel at the top allows the rod to slip through unseen. Panels bunch in gathers on the rod for a soft look with clean lines.

Can I hang regular curtains on a traverse rod?

Regular curtains will not evenly hang in a traverse rod. But with a few sewing and pinch-pleating, you can turn regular curtains into pinch pleat curtains.

How does a traverse curtain rod work?

How do Traverse Curtain Rods Work? These mechanical rods operate by using small clips that move along a track that is embedded in the rod itself. This allows the curtain or drape to move smoothly along the rod and prevents any snagging that may happen with traditional curtain rods.

How does a drapery pull rod work?

A drapery puller is a long rod that is used to pull or push draperies open or closed. You simply hold one end in your hand, and the other up at the top of the draperies, then simply slide the drapery back and forth along the rod with the puller.

Are metal curtain hooks better than plastic?

Metal Curtain Hooks
Our metal hooks are brass or zinc plated and are much stronger than plastic hooks for hanging curtains. Metal hooks are very strong, can be used in direct sunlight and are suitable for hanging heavy weight curtains.

What are the different types of curtain hooks?

Types of Curtain Hooks

• Pin Hooks. A pin hook basically is a piece of folded metal wire.
• Sew-On Hooks.
• S-hooks.
• Clip Rings and Round Rings.

What is pinch pleat tape?

Sew-On Deep Pinch Pleat Header Tapes
Simply sew to panel and insert the drapery pins to create a beautiful drapery heading. You can covert ready made panels to custom curtains with deep pleat tape for curtains. Deep pinch pleat tape offers 5 ?” pleat take-up when skipping every other channel.

What is curtain rod pocket?

The most classic and common of all methods of hanging drapery, a rod pocket is a sewn-in pocket, or casing, at the top of a drapery panel that easily slips over a rod and conceals it. Drapery panels hung this way bunch nicely and have a simple, casual look.