Curtain Heading Styles

Guide to help you decide on which heading style is best for you.

Recommended: Double Pinch Pleat

Close-up of brown textured fabric with pinch pleats and black rings on a rod.

  • Most Versatile: Pinch pleats works for both the track, and rod.
  • Come with adjustable pin hooks.
  • Rings are NOT included. Rings are sold separately.

Strongly Recommend: We love Pinch Pleats for a reason. They give you the most polished, elevated look, and they're great for holding their shape with Memory Shaping. Plus, they help blackout curtains work even better.

demonstration of how to slide down to adjust the adjustable pin hooks by Lumos Curtains

Adjustable Hooks

  • The adjustable hooks let you easily change the curtain height by up to 2 inches, so you can make sure they hang just right.
  • Made with durable plastic material that's temperature and corrosion resistance.

Grommet

size information of the silver grommet ring
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  • Inner diameter: 1.6 inches
  • Outer diameter: 3.15 inches
  • Easy install on curtain rods. No other accessories needed.
  • Only work with curtain rods. Not for tracks.


Ripple Fold

ripple fold tape and track
a hand installing ripple fold curtains on to track
  • Ripple fold ONLY works with ripple fold tracks, not curtain rods.
  • Uniform Folds: Curtains maintain consistent S-shaped ripples through snap-in carriers that are precisely spaced on the track, creating perfectly uniform pleats whether open or closed.
Measurement guide for a curtain track system with dimensions and instructions on a beige background.

Ripplefold Snap Tape Measurements

  • Snap Tape is 2.36 inches (60mm) wide.
  • Snaps are 5 inches (125mm) apart.
  • Carriers not included. They usually come with the curtain track.

Rod Pocket

white curtains with rod pocket heading style.

Traditional Rod Pocket

  • A sewn channel at the top of the curtain that slides directly onto the rod
  • Creates gathered, ruffled fabric above the rod for a casual header style
rod pocket heading style with clip rings for a more relaxed look

Rod Pocket with Clip Rings

For a more relaxed and casual vibe, consider using clip rings to hang your rod pocket curtains.

  • Clip the top of the curtain panel.
  • Offer a more relaxed and casual look
  • Easier opening and closing of the curtains