What Are Korean Pleats?
Korean pleats are a sewing technique where the fabric is folded and stitched to create permanent pleats in the curtain. This is one of the most common styles today. Paired with S-hooks or adjustable hooks, the curtains can be hung on tracks or Roman rods with rings.
Advantages
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Easy to install and remove for cleaning.
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Looks neat with a good sense of depth and structure.
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Pleat size can be customised during production—more or less fabric can be used depending on your budget, making it cost-effective.
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Adjustable hooks allow you to fine-tune the curtain height.
Disadvantages
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Once the pleats are sewn in, they can’t be changed.
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In terms of drape and overall aesthetics, it’s generally less refined compared to S-fold curtains.
Korean Pleats
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Usually have evenly spaced folds sewn at the top, but the folds are not pinched tightly together.
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The pleats are softer, more relaxed, and often paired with S-hooks or adjustable hooks.
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More flexible in spacing and fabric use — you can make them fuller or flatter depending on your preference.
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Common in Asian markets and often considered more practical and budget-friendly.
Pinch Pleats
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A Western style where 2–3 folds are sewn together and “pinched” at the base to create a fan-like shape.
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The pinch can be double pleat or triple pleat, and it’s permanently sewn in place.
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Generally more formal, structured, and symmetrical than Korean pleats.
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Typically hung on rings with hooks or on tracks with hook carriers.
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