What do you call a curtain without hooks?
The most common curtain without hooks is an eyelet curtain. This is a specific type of curtain heading where metal rings (or grommets) are punched and secured into the heading at even intervals across the width. Eyelet curtains are an excellent choice for contract environments, particularly within care homes and hotels, thanks to their durability.
Eyelet curtains are a particularly durable style of curtain
An eyelet curtain’s durability comes chiefly from the metal ring in the heading. It is robust and strong, even under heavy-handed usage, and there is no risk of hooks popping out if they are pulled too roughly, as there may be with pencil pleat or pinch pleat curtains.
Another advantage of eyelet curtains is that they are particularly easy to open and close. The metal ring slides easily along the curtain pole with minimal effort, meaning that even those with reduce strength of dexterity can manage them easily.
Eyelet curtains have a neat stack
Eyelet curtains have a stylish and tidy look. They stack back neatly when pulled, thanks to the way the material folds. When eyelet curtains are shut, they hang almost entirely flat. Therefore, if your fabric choice is particularly decorative or complex, eyelet curtains could be a good option.
A cost-effective choice
Eyelet curtains can be a cost effective choice as they usually have less gather (or ‘fullness’) than pencil pleat or pinch pleat curtains, meaning less fabric is required. We usually work to 1.75x the width for eyelet curtain fullness, which results in a neat, elegant wave of fabric when pulled back, and ample coverage when closed.
Other curtain headings that don’t use hooks include tab top curtains and rod pocket curtains, but these are usually installed in domestic environments as they are more fiddly to open and close, and there is a risk of the fabric being damaged, particularly under heavy-handed treatment.
If you have any questions about fire retardant eyelet curtains, talk to our dedicated team.
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Please note, there are also curtain types that are used in certain settings such as mental health units where plastic or metal hooks could represent a safety hazard. In these environments, Bridge can offer a range of anti-ligature curtain styles that are suitable for challenging settings. Although they don’t have hooks, eyelet headed curtains are not appropriate for these environments. Instead, nylon hooks are used that are fully secured into the curtain heading. For more information about curtains and blinds for challenging environments, please get in touch with us on [email protected]
