The Snap Pleat Drapery is created by a fabric tape with snaps sewn to the top edge of the drapery panel. When these snaps are attached to the carriers on the rod, this creates an “S” shape design. The fullness of this treatment is measured in the range of 80% – 100% – 120%. The weight of the fabric and the function will determine the appropriate fullness. This treatment is one of the best functioning vertical stacking treatments.
A few of the attributes are:
- Soft flowing appearance
- Suitable for Commercial and Residential
- Panels can be pressed flat
- No Hooks or Pins needed
- Low track profile
- Smaller Stack-back then pleated drapery
- Looks good from front or back.
Hardware & Mechanism
- Cord Pull
The Snap Pleat Traverse rod works like other traverse rods. You can choose from a center split or one-way draws. Also, you can specify curved tracks. - Wand Pull
Some situations will call for a Wand Pull. This is common in Hotels and Health Care facilities where the cords are eliminated because of maintenance and/or safety concerns. - Motorized
The Snap Pleat rod can be motorized with a Plug n’ Play system or hardwired and operate with a hand-held remote or wall switch.
Pockets & Stack-backs
The pocket for a Snap Pleat Drapery can be very shallow due to the low profile of the track and the lack of pleats on the drapery. The track can also be counter-sunk into a channel which creates a very simple tailored appearance.
The Stack-back issue for Snap Pleat takes some planning. While the Stack-backs are smaller than other drapery treatments, the A/D needs to refer to the Stacking Chart supplied by the Drapery Consultant to determine what the overall width of the drapery needs to be to clear the desired opening.