The Euro Relaxed, Fan or American Pinch Pleat is a more casual style of heading. Double or triple folds are sewn into the top of heading of the fabric at regular intervals, creating a reverse pinch pleat. It requires a similar amount of fabric to its equivalent pinch pleat & creates a luxurious full drape. It stacks well in areas & has a more relaxed look when open.
Features of the Various Curtain Styles
| STYLE OF PLEAT | SIZE OF STACKING | FALL OF THE FABRIC | RECOMMENDED FABRIC FULLNESS | RECOMMENDED FOR SHEER CURTAINS | RECOMMENDED FOR LINED CURTAINS | |
| S-FOLD | Modern, Streamlined. Minimalist. Universal style | Voluminous | Uniform, straight, symmetrical | x 1.8 minimum | Yes | Yes |
| PINCH PLEAT – DOUBLE OR TRIPLE | Traditional format. Decorative | Moderate | Even & consistent tufting | x 2.2 minimum | No | Yes |
| EYELET | Modern. Casual. Minimalist | Compact | Uniform, straight, symmetrical | x 1.8 minimum | No | Yes |
| PENCIL PLEAT/ GATHER TAPE | Traditional. Casual. | Compact, moderate | Irregular, unstructured | x 2.0 minimum | Yes | Yes |
| KNIFE PLEAT | Neat. Uniform. | Moderate | Structured, sits flat | x 2.0 minimum | Yes | Yes |
| INVERTED BOX PLEAT | Conventional. Neat. Uniform. | Voluminous | Structured, sits flat | x 2.2 minimum | Yes | Yes |
| CARTRIDGE PLEAT | Streamlined. Neat. Uniform. | Moderate | Uniform, straight, symmetrical | x 2.2 minimum | No | Yes |
| GOBLET PLEAT | Traditional format. Elaborately decorative. | Moderate | Even & consistent tufting | x 2.2 minimum | No | Yes |
| TAB TOP CURTAINS | Simple. Casual. Uniform. | Compact, moderate | Irregular, unstructured | x 1.8 minimum | Yes | Yes |