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Pinch Pleats | |||
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Pinch-pleat (including French and Parisian pleat) fabrication creates a full, even look to drapery. This style of treatment gives superior light control and is a good solution for guest rooms and other areas where blackout is desirable. Pinch-pleated drapery may require more room for stack-back. Pleats can be specified as double or triple pleats, which refer to the number of times the fabric is gathered at each pleat. | ||
Key Features
Fabrication
- Pleats will be three point pinch pleats spaced approximately 3” - 5” apart
- Fullness: 200%, 250%, 300%
- Fullness of pleats is typically 200-250%
- Selvage edges are removed or clipped before fabrication
- Multiple widths joined using overlocked surged seams and safety stitch
- Typical headings: 4.0” buckram folded into fabric prior to stitching
- Hems 4.0” double-folded hems
- Include 0.25 oz. corner square lead weight
- Blind stitched using thread to complement fabric color
- Side hems: 1.5” double-turned folds
- Order as rod length x finished length
Lining
- Lining is recommended for all drapery, but unlined drapery is available
- Blackout lining is dry clean only. It cannot be laundered.
Draw Systems
- Cord Draw: Can be specified with tension pulley to hold down cord for safety issues
- Baton Draw: Baton can be hidden behind drapery if necessary
- Hand Draw: No baton or cord is used; drapery is drawn by hand
