Your Guide to Pleat Counts custom window treatment planning guide
Measure, select, install

Your Guide to Pleat Counts

Plan the practical details before ordering: fabric, mount type, finished size, lining and installation all in one calmer path.

Your Guide to Pleat Counts

Dear Valued Customers,
Choosing our pleated drapery? Use the table below to find the estimated pleat count.
Rings needed = pleat quantity. (Hooks included.)
Applicable to: Pinch Pleat, Tailor Pleat, Goblet Pleat, Inverted Box Pleat.

Rod Length (inch) 26 34 40 46 52 60 72 80 88 96 100 116 128 136 140 148 156 164 176 188 192 196 216 236 250 284 296 316 356 396
Per Panel Width (inch) 15 19 22 25 28 32 38 42 46 50 52 60 66 70 72 76 80 84 90 96 98 100 110 120 127 144 150 160 180 200
Fabric Usage (inch) 34 42 48 54 60 68 80 80 87 94 98 112 123 130 134 141 148 155 166 177 180 184 202 220 233 263 274 292 328 364
Numbers of rod rings & pleats 4 5 5 6 7 7 9 9 10 10 10 12 13 14 14 15 16 16 17 19 19 19 21 23 25 28 29 31 34 38
Pleats space apart distance(inch) 4 3/4 5 5 1/2 5 4 3/4 5 3/8 4 7/8 5 3/8 5 1/8 5 5/8 5 7/8 5 1/2 5 1/2 5 3/8 5 1/2 5 3/8 5 3/8 5 5/8 5 3/8 5 3/8 5 3/8 5 5/8 5 1/2 5 1/2 5 3/8 5 3/8 5 3/8 5 3/8 5 1/2 5 3/8
Stacked width (inch) 3 3 7/8 4 3/8 5 5 5/8 6 3/8 7 5/8 8 3/8 9 1/4 10 10 3/8 12 13 1/4 14 14 3/8 15 1/4 16 16 7/8 18 19 1/4 19 5/8 20 22 24 25 3/8 28 7/8 30 32 36 40

*For reference only, the actual measurement shall prevail.

 

Drapery pleat example

User guide

From idea to installed window treatment

1

Define Your Room

Decide if the room needs softness, privacy, blackout, insulation or a tailored decorative layer.

2

Make Your Selection

Compare fabrics, header styles, lining, shade construction and mount direction before ordering.

3

Measure Your Window

Use finished dimensions, not just glass size, so the final product hangs with the right scale.

4

Install and Train

Review hardware, bracket placement and fabric care so curtains fall neatly after installation.

Choose the right guide

Quick decision matrix

Light FilteringSheer and linen blends for relaxed brightness.
Room DarkeningBlackout lining for bedrooms and media spaces.
Natural TextureBamboo and woven shades for layered warmth.
Easy AccuracyUse support when measuring bay windows, tall windows or layered treatments.

Guide answers

What should you confirm before a custom window treatment order?

Confirm the room goal, fabric or material, finished measurements, mount type, privacy, light control and any add-ons before moving from guide to product page.

What should I measure before ordering custom curtains or shades?

Measure the finished area you want covered, including width, length or height, frame depth, mount position and any overlap needed for privacy or light control.

Should I order swatches before measuring?

Order swatches before final color decisions, then measure before final sizing. Samples help confirm fabric while the measuring guide confirms fit.

How do I choose between drapery and Roman shade measuring guides?

Use the drapery guide for curtain panels, fullness and finished length. Use the Roman shade guide for inside mount, outside mount, frame depth and shade height.

What add-ons can change a custom curtain or shade decision?

Lining, interlining, header style, lift or control options, mount type and room label can change the look, price path and fit, so review product options before checkout.