The Pencil Pleat is suitable for all fabric types, and works in traditional, modern or casual interiors. Pencil Pleats are created by gathering or pulling the cords in the tape sewn at the top of the curtain. The three rows of cords are pulled up evenly, creating deep “pencil” pleats.
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 |