Wave Curtains - Everything You Need to Know

Wave Curtains - Everything You Need to Know

In this article we are going to go over everything relating to wave curtains how they work and how you measure, fit and choose fabrics for them.

What is a wave curtain?

A wave curtain features a fixed fold, achieved by threading cords between each glider, establishing a constant distance. A wave, S-fold, or ripple heading tape allows you to control whether the fabric goes in or out at different fold points.

They are named "Wave" as designated by SILENT GLISS, a brand they have created. Other fixed pleat options go by various names such as Waves, Ripples, Folds, Surge, and more.

Important things to remember with Wave Curtains

The pole or rail can be of most types but it is the gliders that need to have the specific type of gliders. These are the isolated cord gliders that fix the length. This means you get the 60mm or 80mm wave effect.

Gliders and Tape

The key to wave curtains is having the right number of gliders for a perfect fold. Too few won't cover the rail, while too many result in excess fabric. Having excess folds at the end is not an issue; it's better to have extra pleats on a rail than too few.