The header is how your curtain attaches to the rod or track, and it changes both how the fabric hangs and how the curtain looks closed. Here's a quick breakdown of the header styles we offer.
Pencil pleat
A classic, gathered header with narrow, even pleats that resemble a row of pencils. It works well on a track or a rod with rings and suits both traditional and transitional rooms. It's a flexible, forgiving style — a good default if you're not sure what to choose.
Eyelet (grommet)
Metal rings are set directly into the header, and the curtain slides straight onto the rod. This creates soft, consistent waves and a clean, modern look. Eyelet curtains move easily and work especially well in contemporary spaces or anywhere you want a relaxed, uniform fold.
Pinch pleat
Fabric is gathered into crisp, defined pleat clusters (usually triple pleats), stitched at the top and left loose below. This is the most tailored, formal-looking header, often chosen for living rooms and dining rooms where a structured finish matters.
Wave
An engineered header that creates a continuous, even S-curve across the whole width of the curtain — no gaps, no bunching. It's the cleanest, most contemporary option and works particularly well on wide windows or wall-to-wall installations, but it requires a compatible wave track.
How to decide
Think about the mood of the room first: pinch pleat and pencil pleat lean traditional-to-transitional, while eyelet and wave lean modern. Then check what you're hanging it on — eyelet and pencil pleat work on a plain rod, while wave needs a wave-specific track. If you're not sure what your existing hardware supports, send us a photo on WhatsApp and we'll help you match it.
Every header style is available on all our fabrics through the configurator. See our Fullness & Header Style Guide for fullness recommendations per style.