Method of
finishing Drapery:
The very top of a drapery is
called the heading. It is formed
by pleating, pinching, gathering, grommeting or tying. A stiffner or buckram
is inserted or wrapped into the heading when it needs to be stiff.
The type of drapery needed for the window covering will dictate what type of
heading and buckram if any should be used. Pleated type headings work best for
drawing or traversing drapery across an opening and can be used on conventional
type traverse rods, pole and ring, or motorized rods. The other types listed
are better suited for stationary or non-functioning type drapery.
At Window Wears, we can custom make
any combination of drapes and drapery. Below are the most common types that we
fabricate.
Functional Drapes:
In terms of function, drapes and
window treatments are typically used to control light, block out the cold
and/or heat, provide privacy, and help mute sounds and prevent echoing).
The
most common types of function drapes are:
·
Pinch pleat drapery
(also known as draw drapery) – these types of drapes open as a pair or
draw to one side or the other.
Non-Functional Drapes:
In terms of form, drapes and window
treatments can be used to add personality to a room, to frame a window, to
focus our eye on the window, to make rooms seem taller or shorter, to provide
accents, to add warmth and color, to dress a room up or down, and to compensate
for windows that aren’t the same height. The most common types of form drapes
are:
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