S-Fold vs pinch pleat curtains
S-Fold curtains hang in even waves and cost $173 for an 1800 mm sheer pair. Pinch pleat curtains have stitched pleats at the top and cost $152 for the same window. S-Fold looks modern and stacks tighter. Pinch pleat looks more traditional and works on most existing tracks.
Price side by side
| Track width | Sheer | Blockout |
|---|---|---|
| 1,200 mm | $149 | $157 |
| 1,800 mm | $173 | $236 |
| 2,400 mm | $230 | $314 |
| 3,000 mm | $287 | $392 |
| 4,200 mm | $402 | $549 |
S-Fold above. Pinch pleat below.
| Track width | Sheer | Blockout |
|---|---|---|
| 1,200 mm | $149 | $149 |
| 1,800 mm | $152 | $209 |
| 2,400 mm | $203 | $279 |
| 3,000 mm | $253 | $348 |
| 4,200 mm | $354 | $488 |
Fabric and fullness
S-Fold uses 2.2× the track width in fabric. Pinch pleat uses about 2×. More fullness means deeper, more even folds.
Track
S-Fold needs an S-Fold track with gliders spaced to set the wave. Pinch pleat hangs on hooks from a standard track or a rod with rings, so it often works with what is already on the wall.
Prices include GST and were checked on 27 October 2026. They come from the same calculator as the product pages.