The Snap Pleat Drapery is created by a fabric tape with snaps sewn to the top edge of the drapery panel. When these snaps are attached to the carriers on the rod, this creates an "S" shape design. The fullness of this treatment is measured in the range of 80% - 100% - 120%. The weight of the fabric and the function will determine the appropriate fullness. This treatment is one of the best functioning vertical stacking treatments.

A few of the attributes are:

• Soft flowing appearance
• Suitable for Commercial and Residential
• Panels can be pressed flat
• No Hooks or Pins needed
• Low track profile
• Smaller Stack-back then pleated drapery
• Looks good from front or back.

Hardware & Mechanism

• Cord Pull
  The Snap Pleat Traverse rod works like other traverse rods. You can choose from a center split or one-way draws. Also, you can specify curved tracks.
• Wand Pull
  Some situations will call for a Wand Pull. This is common in Hotels and Health Care facilities where the cords are eliminated because of maintenance and/or safety concerns.
• Motorized
  The Snap Pleat rod can be motorized with a Plug n' Play system or hardwired and operate with a hand-held remote or wall switch.

Pockets & Stack-backs

The pocket for a Snap Pleat Drapery can be very shallow due to the low profile of the track and the lack of pleats on the drapery. The track can also be counter-sunk into a channel which creates a very simple tailored appearance.

The Stack-back issue for Snap Pleat takes some planning. While the Stack-backs are smaller than other drapery treatments, the A/D needs to refer to the Stacking Chart supplied by the Drapery Consultant to determine what the overall width of the drapery needs to be to clear the desired opening.

To learn more about our Fabric Shades, download the free guide:
An Architect's Guide to Drapery Design

New SnapPleat Deco Hardware
Decorating with Fabric is pleased to introduce its line of SnapPleat Deco Hardware. The TechnoTrack and the DecoTrax collections are baton drawn rods. Both collections brackets are supported by the aluminum extruded tracking from above thus allowing all glider hooks unfettered access across the entire bottom rail of the track. Precision engineering and style unite in this highly useful contemporary product groups.

The TechnoTrack collection (on the left) comes in Antique Brass, Brushed Brass, Black, Brushed Nickel, Polished Chrome and Polished Brass. The DecoTrax collection (on the right) comes in Black (tack only), Brushed Nickel, Polished Chrome and Satin Aluminum.