| Ripplefold is named for the soft, ripple-like folds that flow smoothly from one end of the track to the other. The result if a gently tailored drapery suited to both commercial and residential installations. Ripplefold draperies may be used with either cord-draw or hand-draw Architrac rods. Ripplefold draperies start with the fabrication of a flat panel. The flat panel may be constructed in one of two ways
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The snaps, or pleaters on the flat panel are then attached to the spaced carrier system in track. The fullness of Ripplefold draperies is achieved by the ratio of the spacing between the snaps, or pleaters on the panels, to the spacing between the carriers. For example: 100% fullness is achieved with the 4 1/4" snap tape when used with a 2 1/8" spaced carrier system. (2 1/8" x 2=4 1/4 = 100% fullness) Because Ripplefold is fabricated as a flat panel, it has a low maintenance factor, making it particularly attractive to specifiers for commercial institutions like hospitals and nursing home. Draperies are easy to take down and re-hand. They can be washed, then pressed flat. And, when they are re-hung, will fall easily into folds. |
Ripplefold System I and II These systems use nylon stiffened snap tape; panels are fabricated according to the dimensions in Kirsch Fabrication Guides. The draperies on System I and II are identical; only the track is different, based on the installation requirements, and the preference of the specifier. Ripplefold Systems III and IV These systems incorporate a 2" polyester buckram sewn into the drapery heading, and sew-on pleaters which attach to spaced carriers. These systems allow more flexibility in the fabrication of draperies. full fabric widths may be used, and seams can be hidden. System IV offers the ultimate in both hardware and fabrication, providing a front-load carrier system for easy installation as well as the most verstile fabrication system in the industry. |