Hang It Up: Designing with Drapes

Hang It Up: Designing with Drapes
Hang It Up: Designing with Drapes

Drapes do more than just block out light. They also add color, texture and style, helping to create a more polished and finished look for any space—indoors or out.

Why Outdoor Drapes?

Outdoor drapes can provide privacy in open spaces like patios and gazebos, as well as offering some protection and relief from the sun and heat. Outdoor performance fabrics—including Sunbrella by Glen Raven and Inside Out by Valdese—are fade-resistant, making them perfect for either indoor or outdoor use.

Style Formal/
Informal
Modern/
Classic
Notes Example
Grommet
(our most popular style)
Informal Modern Perfect for outdoor use,
but popular both inside and out.
A more modern choice. The
grommets' finish can add to the
look, whether they are brass,
silver or black (talk to our Supply
Chain team about sourcing options!).
Rod Pocket Informal Either Can be dressed up or down depending
on fabric choice and embellishments.
An easy, accessible choice due to its
ease of use; no hooks or attachments,
just slide it through.
Tab Top Either Either Can be dressed up or down depending
on fabric choice and embellishments
French Pleat
(also known as
Pinch Pleat) 
Formal Classic

A more formal, classic style,
typically used indoors to create a
high end, refined environment.

Hidden Tab Either Either

Can be dressed up or down depending
on fabric choice and embellishments.
A more formal choice than standard
tab top, the fabric tabs are hidden
from view.

Drape Embellishments/Treatments

We understand little details can make all the difference.

Drapes can be finished with a tassel or pom-pom fringe around the perimeter, or we can add a patterned fabric just on the edges to create an eye-catching trim detail.

We can also create a color block or two-tone look on a drape by sewing a different-colored fabric panel on the bottom half.

POPULAR DRAPE FABRICS

Easy Way works with countless fabrics to create looks that will complement your product lines. Here are some of our most popular patterns and colors:

Swatches

Learn More

Find out more about Easy Way’s drape manufacturing options and capabilities in our drapes fact sheet.