Pencil pleat is the most common curtain heading because it is very versatile. It is often used on sheer curtains as it can be hung on either a curtain track or a pole. Pencil pleat tape usually comes in 1", 2", or 3" depths. Each inch of depth gives an extra hook position, so a 3" tape has three hook positions. This allows you to adjust the curtain height to suit the floor, windowsill, or to hide the curtain track 

Curtains with a pencil pleat header will be sent FLAT so that you can pull the strings and gather them to the desired width.

Don't forget to knot the strings at the ends before pulling them to create the gather!

1" Tape for small curtains for small spaces

2" Tape for light weight sheers offering two hook positions for height flexibility

3" Tape * for longer and heavier curtains offering three hook positions and further flexibility still

 * photographed here is our Fire Retardant 3" tape with black lines. For all non FR curtains, there will be no black lines

Our 3” Pencil Pleat Tape measures three inches deep and has three rows of pockets where you can position the curtain hooks, to adjust the overall length.  3” tape is white and can only be used on a track or a pole with rings.

When quoting or placing an order for pencil pleat tape we need to know the following information:

Rod, Track or Pole width

Recommended fullness: 2.5x

If you are undecided if you require a 2” or 3” tape, we recommend if your drop is over 150cm and your hanging the sheers on a track or a pole then select 3” pencil pleat tape as the heading is deeper it will work best on longer sheers.

Both tapes will be sewn only a couple of millimeters from the top of the curtain, this can be changed should you wish to have a stand up. You will need to consider the overall drop, when adding a stand-up, as this will change the curtain length.  

When measuring your length for Pencil Pleat sheers we recommend installing your track/pole first and measuring from where you want the curtain to start to where you want the curtain to finish. You may wish to hide the track/pole. In this case you will need to measure above the track/pole to where you want the curtain to fall. If you have a nice track/pole you wish to show, then measure from the center of the glider to where you want the curtain to fall this way you are getting the most accurate measurement.

If you require a quote for a bespoke Pencil Pleat Tape, please do not hesitate to email us on hello@netcurtainsdirect.com for a non-obligational quote.