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French Pleat, Triple Pleat, Pinch Pleat Curtain

These are regular spaced triple pleats generally formed by a tape that pulls through the cords to create the pleats.

The pleats are pinched close together at the bottom so that they fan out towards the top.

They require a specific pleater curtain hook to hold the pleats in place and attach the curtain to the track.

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They are often sewn at the base of the pleat on the face of the fabric to hold the pleat in place.

Fabric requirements are 2 ¼ - 2 ½ times the width of the window opening.

These curtains create a formal appearance and are best used with heavier fabrics, velvets and damasks.

French pleated curtains here tied in an hourglass form.

French pleated curtains here tied in an hourglass form.

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