Which header style for your window?
The header is the top of the curtain: it decides how it hangs, how it folds and what pole or track you need.
Check your pole or track first.
Eyelet and rod pocket curtains slide straight onto a pole. Pencil pleat, pinch pleat and wave headers hang from hooks, on a pole with rings or on a track. Multi-function headers work with both.
Eyelet
Metal rings built into the top of the curtain slide straight onto the pole.
- Look
- Deep, regular folds with a modern, casual look
- Hangs on
- Curtain pole
Pinch Pleat
Fabric gathered into tailored pleats at regular intervals.
- Look
- Elegant, architectural look that looks made to measure
- Hangs on
- Pole with rings or track (hooks)
Pencil Pleat
Header tape gathers the fabric into tight, even folds.
- Look
- Classic look that suits traditional and modern rooms
- Hangs on
- Pole with rings or track (hooks)
Rod Pocket
A sleeve sewn at the top slides directly over the rod.
- Look
- Soft, simple gathers, ideal for sheers and café curtains
- Hangs on
- Slim pole or rod
Wave Header
The fabric falls in soft, even S-shaped waves.
- Look
- Clean, contemporary look
- Hangs on
- Track or pole with rings
Multi-Function
A tape on the back takes hooks, or the hidden tabs slide onto a pole.
- Look
- One curtain, several ways to hang it
- Hangs on
- Pole, rings or track
Velcro Top
A flat header with a hook-and-loop strip that grips a matching rail.
- Look
- Flat, neat finish with no hardware on show
- Hangs on
- Velcro rail or strip
Measuring the drop depends on the header
For eyelet and rod pocket curtains, measure from the top of the pole. For pencil pleat, pinch pleat and wave headers, measure from the bottom of the ring or the track glider, where the hook sits. Our size guide explains it step by step.
