Practical guide

Which heading for your rod?

Eyelets, pencil pleat, rod pocket or multifunctional: 4 types that cover 99% of installations.

How to use this guide.

Look at the top of your current curtains (or your rod if you don't have curtains). Compare it with the 4 types below.

Eyelets - 40mm

Rideau sur mesure à œillets chromés en tissu gris anthracite Kurtens, fixation sur tringle métallique design

Metal rings built into the fabric. They slide directly onto a standard round rod (Ø 28 mm). The most common system.

✅ Universal · Smooth glide · 2-minute installation ❌ Requires removing the rod to thread them on

Pencil pleat

Système de fixation à crochets ruflette du rideau sur mesure gris Kurtens sur tringle à anneaux métalliques

Woven tape at the top of the curtain with hooks. It attaches to gliding tracks or hook rods. Elegant, gathered look.

✅ Elegant gathered look · Ideal for ceiling tracks ❌ Requires hooks (supplied) · Longer to set up

Rod pocket

Rideau sur mesure passe tringle en tissu gris anthracite Kurtens, fixation discrète sur tringle à embout boule

Fabric loops sewn at the top of the curtain. The rod passes straight through them. Contemporary, understated style, 100% fabric.

✅ Contemporary style · 100% fabric · Discreet ❌ Less smooth gliding · Remove the rod to install

Multifunctional

Bannière Multifonction mettant en avant les nombreuses possibilités de pose du rideau sur mesure Kurtens

Choose the multifunctional option so you can use your made-to-measure Kurtens curtain in any situation.

✅ Ideal for adapting to any setting ❌ Does not allow the use of eyelets

Summary table

Heading	Suitable if…	Not suitable if…	Max. weight
Eyelets 40mm	Round rod	Gliding track / thin rod	Any weight
Pencil pleat	Ceiling track / hook rod	Round rod without hooks	Any weight
Rod pocket	Round rod	Frequent opening/closing	Any weight
Multifunctional	Rod & Rail	-	Any weight

Not sure which type you have?

Look at the top of your current curtains. Metal rings = eyelets. Gathered tape = pencil pleat. No curtains yet? Look at your rail: smooth round pole = eyelets, rail with gliders = pencil pleat.

Our recommendation for curtains

Our densest technical curtains, like the 3-in-1 (620 g/m²), are heavier than average. For a dense curtain, we recommend eyelets or pencil pleat for the best long-term hold.