Ripplefold Drapery Hardware
What is Ripplefold Drapery?
Ripplefold style drapery have a consistent s- curve rippling across the span of the track. The ripples are created by the chosen carriers corded together to create that consistent wave.
This window treatment can work well with many design styles! The ripples are made by snaps on flat panels of fabric on the header of the drapes, which gives the ripple effect and fullness you desire.
Ripplefold Hardware
The master carrier on the ripple fold drapery hardware is like the train engine, with the rest of the tracks acting as the train cars – they are pulled by the engine and coupled together. The master carrier is responsible for the movement of the drapery. Butt-Master and Overlap-Master are the two types of drapery hardware most used to install ripplefold drapery.
Butt-Master Carriers
Butt-Master Hardware. Photo courtesy of the Automated Shade Store.
Butt master hardware is used when you want your drapes to meet in the middle without any overlap.
Ripplefold drapery panels installed with a Butt-Master carrier.
We installed these ripplefold drapes in a guest bedroom using a Butt-Master carrier. They have a blackout lining and a one way draw.
Overlap Master Carriers
Overlap-Master Hardware. Photo courtesy of the Automated Shade Store.
Overlap master hardware is used when you want your curtains to overlap in the middle, providing more light control and privacy.
Ripplefold drapery mounted on a Overlap-Master carrier
Here we installed these gorgeous ripplefold draperies with an eye-catching, 3" decorative trim, and blackout lining. Installing the hardware at the crown molding makes the ceiling appear higher and creates a big impact.
Drapery Fullness
Fullness is a term used in drapery to describe the amount of fabric used in relation to the window width. The fullness of a ripplefold drape refers to the ratio of the fabric width to the track width. There are 4 different types of fullness for ripplefold drapes: 60, 80, 100, and 120.
Choosing the right fullness for your ripple fold drapes depends on your personal preference, the size of your windows, and the overall look you want to achieve.
A general rule of thumb is to choose a fullness ratio that is appropriate for the size of your windows, with larger windows requiring a higher fullness ratio to achieve a more full and dramatic appearance. Personally, I find the ideal fullness to be between 80-100, and this is the most common ripple fold drapery.
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