A flat, even front
Inverted pleat curtains show a flat, even front along the track, with the fullness folded away behind the heading rather than showing across the fabric.
A flatter, tailored front
Inverted Pleat Curtains With a Flat Front
Inverted Pleat curtains fold the fullness behind a flat, even front, a different look to the visible folds of pencil or pinch pleat. Choose your fabric and heading position, then confirm the mount and track before recording your measurements.
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Why Inverted Pleat
A flat front, folded fullness behind
Inverted Pleat is one of five heading options in the curtain configurator, alongside S Fold, Pencil Pleat, Double Pinch Pleat and Triple Pinch Pleat, each shaping the fabric differently along the track.
A different look to pleats
Pencil Pleat and pinch pleat headings gather the fabric into a visible fold at the front. Inverted Pleat keeps that fullness turned behind the heading instead.
Shapes the track and stack
The heading changes how the curtain sits on the track, the stack width and the finished projection, so lock it in before you take final measurements.
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See how Inverted Pleat compares
Inverted Pleat suits a smooth, tailored front. Compare it with the other curtain headings, or pair it with a fabric and lining, before you decide.
Compare pinch pleat
Double Pinch Pleat and Triple Pinch Pleat gather the fabric into a visible fold across the front, a fuller look than the flat face of Inverted Pleat.
See pinch pleat curtains →
Compare S Fold
S Fold gathers the heading tape into a continuous run of even waves, a softer rhythm than the flat, folded-back front of Inverted Pleat.
See S Fold curtains →
Compare blockout fabric
Blockout curtains block light through the fabric, supporting a darker room, and are available with an Inverted Pleat heading alongside our other fabric types.
See blockout curtains →Before you configure
Check these before you order
Inverted Pleat depends on the fabric, mount and track working together to keep the flat front even. Review each choice before you finalise your window.
Fabric choice
Inverted Pleat is available across our Sheers and Blockout fabric types, so start with how much daylight or privacy the room needs.
Track type
Choose a Designer or Motorised track to suit how the finished Inverted Pleat curtain will be opened and closed day to day.
Mount and fit
Ceiling / Top Fit or Face Fit changes the fixing point, so settle on the mount before recording the track width and finished drop.
Opening and stack
The opening you choose, left, right or centre, decides where the flat Inverted Pleat front gathers back when the curtain is open.
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Before you order
Measure first. Then build with confidence.
The measuring guide walks you through widths, drops and fit step by step. If a window has an obstruction or an odd shape, ask us before you order.
How to measureFitting it yourself
The installation guide shows the brackets, fixings and each step in order, so you know what the job involves before you start.
Installation guide →Compare in your own light
Screen colours and photos are a guide. Free samples show the real colour and texture next to your walls and floor.
Order free samples →Common questions
Inverted Pleat Curtains: your questions answered.
What makes Inverted Pleat curtains different from pinch pleat?＋
Inverted Pleat curtains have a flat, even front, with the fullness turned behind the heading. Pinch pleat curtains show that fullness as a gathered, structured fold across the front of the track instead.
Are Inverted Pleat curtains available in a blockout fabric?＋
Yes. Inverted Pleat is offered across our Sheers and Blockout fabric ranges, so start with how much daylight or privacy the room needs, then confirm the heading and track for your window.
How is Inverted Pleat different from Pencil Pleat?＋
Pencil Pleat gathers the heading tape into a tight, structured line that reads across the front. Inverted Pleat instead turns that fullness behind the heading, keeping the visible front flat and even.
Which track works with Inverted Pleat?＋
Choose a Designer or Motorised track when configuring Inverted Pleat, depending on whether you want manual or motorised operation for the finished curtain and who uses it day to day.
Should I measure the fabric width or the track width for Inverted Pleat?＋
Use the measurement the product guide for your chosen track and heading actually asks for. There is no need to apply a fullness percentage yourself unless that specific guide tells you to.
Can I order samples before choosing Inverted Pleat?＋
Yes. Start a sample order with the colours you want to compare, then check them against your own walls and window light before you confirm the Inverted Pleat configuration for your room.
Configure Inverted Pleat curtains
Pick your fabric, then choose Inverted Pleat for a flat, tailored front. Add a Designer or Motorised track, and order free samples so you can check the colour first.
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