Also known as French Pleat draperies, this is the more commonly used pleat style due to its cost effectiveness. The fabric is drawn into a pleat at the top and typically hung with drapery hooks that allow the drapes to easily slide along the hidden rod. While the more traditional choice, Pinch Pleat draperies can have a more contemporary look with the right fabric choice.

Slightly more expensive than Pinch Pleat draperies, Ripplefold draperies offer the elegance of a beautifully consistent fold each and every time. With snaps that attach at the top hem and slide smoothly along the track, Ripplefold is the choice for less bulk combined with more view and natural light as the undulating wave pattern of the drapes collapses gently when opening. 

Depending upon fabric choice, both drapery options can have either a 4” double-turned hem or a weighted, bottom-sewn Eurohem for the ideal drapery hang.

Our workroom uses Kirsch snap tape, suitable for 60%, 80%, 100% and 120% fullness, in one-way or split draw with baton or cord control and butt or overlap master.

CWF offers Kirsch’s Architrac commercial-grade heading track system for our popular Pinch Pleat and Ripplefold draperies. Suitable for both residential and commercial applications, Architrac is both versatile and efficient. A small, yet strong profile, means smooth operation throughout whether you choose manual (cord or wand) operation or motorization.