- Eyelet Curtains Cape Town: curtains with metal rings punched into the heading, threaded straight onto a rod.
- They make deep, even folds and are easy to open and close.
- Describe your windows once and compare quotes from eyelet curtain suppliers.
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The rings sit on the pole, and the fabric folds alternately in front of and behind it. The pole is visible above the curtain, so choose one you like the look of.
Suitable Rods
- Diameter. The rod must fit through the eyelets with room to slide. Most eyelets suit 25mm to 28mm poles.
- Centre brackets. Eyelets cannot pass a centre bracket. On wide windows each curtain stays on one side.
- Bay windows. Eyelets do not pass corner joints. Use a separate pole per face or a different heading.
Fabric Options
- Medium to heavy fabrics give the best folds.
- Lined and blockout eyelet curtains suit bedrooms.
- Sheer eyelet curtains work for light, casual rooms.
- Eyelet finish: chrome, black, brass or matched to the pole.
Space Above and Beside the Window
- Above. The curtain sits a few centimetres above the pole, so allow 10cm to 15cm above the frame, more under a cornice.
- Beside. Eyelet curtains stack bulkier than tracks. Extend the pole 20cm to 30cm past the frame each side.
Eyelet Curtains Cape Town Prices
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Eyelet curtain, made to measure, per metre | R170 (sheer) - R480 (lined) |
| Ready-made unlined eyelet curtain | About R1,400 |
| Ready-made lined eyelet curtain | About R2,900 |
| Rod kit | About R90 - R1,350 |
| Eyelet bracket, each | About R100 |
| Fitting, per window | From about R500 |
Ballpark figures, not quotations. Indicative 2026 ranges, rounded, from published South African curtain supplier price lists and installer rate pages, checked September 2026. Per-metre curtain prices are per metre of track width unless stated. Some prices include VAT and some do not, so confirm VAT on every quote. A measure and a written quote set the actual price.
What Changes the Price
- Fabric and lining.
- Width and drop.
- Pole quality and length.
- Eyelet finish.
Getting Eyelet Curtain Quotes
Say the window size, ceiling height and whether you already have a rod. Compare quotes through Curtains Cape Town.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do eyelet curtains need a special rod?
Any rod that fits through the eyelets with room to slide. Check the eyelet inner diameter.
Can eyelet curtains go on a track?
No. Eyelets need a pole. For a track, choose pencil pleat, pinch pleat or wave.
Are eyelet curtains good for blockout?
Yes, but light gets through the eyelet gaps at the top. Mounting higher helps.
How much fabric do eyelet curtains need?
About 1.5 to 2 times the rod width, less than most other headings.
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