What is a stack back on curtains?
What is a stack back on curtains?
Stack back is the amount of space the curtains occupy when in the fully open position. *Please note that the calculation of the stack back width is only an estimate, stack back can fluctuate depends on factors such as puddling, fabrics, lining options, curtain rods, brackets, and rings.*
How do you determine stack back on drapes?
Stack Back is essentially the amount of space that a drape will take up when it is pushed opened. To make it easy, we usually calculate Stack Back as 25% of the width of the drape for French, Flat Panels and Parisian pleated drapes. For Inverted and Cartridge pleated drapes, figure 28%.
How is stack back calculated?
Round up to the nearest inch. For example, a 48-inch-wide window opening divided by 6 equals 8 inches for the rod extensions on each side of the window. If your curtain is a single panel that pulls back to one side or the other, divide the window width by 3 to calculate the stack back.
What is a ripple fold drapery?
A Ripplefold drape is a single continuous panel produced with snaps sewed into the top hem. The ‘pleat’ in this drape actually comes from the way the snaps connect with the hardware. As the ripplefold drape is snapped into the hardware it creates an undulating wave pattern.
How wide should curtains be for 72 inch window?
How Wide Should Curtains Be For A 72-Inch Window? Let’s say you want standard, thick curtains to cover your 72-inch window. You’ll want to look for curtains that measure between 144 and 180 inches wide.
How do you calculate stacks?
The number of full stacks (that is, the number of slots that will contain the maximum number of items) can be determined with stacks = floor(total items / maximum stack size) .
What is the difference between pinch pleat and Ripplefold?
Ripplefold drapes are a choice for both residential and commercial spaces because of the minimal look they give, without any pleating. Pinch pleat drapes work well with heavier, formal fabrics because of the nature of the design and the need to help conceal the hooks used to hang them on.
What is a Parisian pleat?
Parisian Pleat A Parisian Pleat also known as the Euro Pleat is quickly becoming a popular choice with our clients since it has a more modern sleek looking finish. Similar in style to the French, the Parisian is simply pinched at the very top. The Parisian pleated headers allow drapes to flow with elegant ease.