- Pencil Pleat Curtains Cape Town: curtains with a tape heading pulled into tight, even gathers that look like rows of pencils.
- A versatile heading that works on tracks and poles, with fullness you can adjust.
- Describe your windows once and compare quotes from curtain makers.
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Get Curtain QuotesHow the Heading Works
Cords in the heading tape are pulled to gather the fabric to the width you need, then tied off. Hooks slot into pockets in the tape and hang from track runners or pole rings.
Adjustable Fullness
- Tight gathers. About 2.5 times the track width for a full, traditional look.
- Looser gathers. About 2 times for a lighter look.
- Adjust later. The cords can be loosened or tightened to fine-tune the width.
Hooks, Tracks and Poles
| Hardware | Notes |
|---|---|
| Standard track | Hooks into runners. Covers the track when the hook sits in the top pocket. |
| Pole with rings | Hooks into rings. Use the lower pocket so the pole shows. |
| Bay track | Works well - pencil pleats pass bends easily. |
Lining Options
- Unlined for sheers and light fabrics.
- Standard lining for privacy and body.
- Thermal lining for winter.
- Blockout lining for bedrooms.
Pencil Pleat Curtains Cape Town Prices
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Taped sheer curtain, made to measure, per metre | About R210 |
| Taped blockout curtain, made to measure, per metre | About R380 |
| Lined decorative fabric, per metre | R350 - R480 |
| Basic track, supply | About R80 - R200 |
| 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.
- Fullness.
- Width and drop.
- Track or pole.
Getting Pencil Pleat Curtain Quotes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can pencil pleat curtains go on any track?
Most standard tracks and poles with rings, yes. Not on wave tracks.
How do I adjust the gathers?
Loosen or pull the cords at the outer edge, spread the gathers evenly, then tie the cords off. Do not cut them.
Is pencil pleat cheaper than pinch pleat?
Usually, because tape is quicker to make up than sewn pleats.
Do pencil pleat curtains suit bay windows?
Yes. The gathers pass bends in a bay track easily.
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