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Glossary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Allowance
A customary variation from an "exact" measurement, taken for the purpose of anticipated needs.
Arch Window
Window in the shape of an arch or half circle. Perfect arch windows are those where the total width equals twice the total length of the center of the arch. For example: 36" wide by 18" in height.
A window consisting of three adjacent windows projecting from the building and forming an alcove inside.
Bias Cut
Selvage of the fabric will be diagonal of the window. This cut of the fabric will have a stretch to it, allowing swags to hang better. Some upright prints can be cut on the bias and still display the print beautifully.
Blackout Lining
A layer of heavy weight cotton material that is added to the backside of fabric window treatments to prevent light from traveling through the window treatment.
Blinds
A window covering made of either horizontal or vertical slats that can be rotated for light and privacy control. Horizontal blinds may be drawn up and vertical blinds may be drawn to the side.
Bolt
Device used to hold fabric in one continuous piece ranging from 20 to 100 yards or more.
Box Pleat
Evenly spaced flat pleats that are formed on the front of the fabric.
Bracket
Used to mount or attach window treatment to the wall, molding or window trim. Usually made from metal, but can be made from durable plastic.
Burnout Pattern
Pattern created by etching sheer design elements into fabric.
A window treatment that covers only the bottom half of the window.
Canvas
A plain basket-weave material of coarse cotton threads. It is made in various weights and colors.
Carriers
Small mechanisms within the headrail track of vertical blinds and draperies. Vertical blind vanes or drapery fabric is attached to the carriers.
Casement Windows
A window with one or more sashes that are hinged on a vertical edge. Opens from the side.
Ceiling Mount
eadrail of the window treatment is mounted on the ceiling.
Center Support Bracket
A bracket used to support the additional weight in the center of a window treatment to avoid sagging.
Chintz
Chintz fabrics are made from cotton and usually finished with a shiny glaze. It is best suited to panels or small items of upholstery. Can be strengthened with a lining or backing. Suffers some shrinkage if washed. Floral chintzes were originally block-printed, and then glazed with waxes and starch. Gradually the designs developed into the lush floral patterns so closely identified with English country-house style.
Clearance Depth
ndicates the amount of depth needed for an overtreatment to mount over a shade or blind.
Controls
Mechanisms used to raise, lower and/or tilt the slats. Controls are usually cords and or/ wands. Shade and Blind controls both provide a "cord" control to raise and lower the shade or blind with an additional "wand" control added to blinds for the tilting of the slats. Custom window treatments allow control locations to be specified. Certain window treatments based on size and or style have a standard control location and no options are provided.
Cornice
A decorative box attached directly to the wall or molding above a window opening. Used primarily to create depth and interest in rooms that otherwise lack architectural detail. Cornices are frequently upholstered or painted. Also may be used to conceal blind or shade headrail and/or brackets.
Cord Cleat
Small plastic bracket attached to window frame or wall. Used to secure dangling cords by wrapping cord around bracket in a figure 8 pattern.
Cord Position
Indicates the side on which the product's cord control will be placed.
Cording
Optional cording is available with most Trule Custom Draperies. The 3/16" twisted rayon cording is applied to the edges or seams.
Cotton
A natural fabric from the pod of the cotton plant. Available in a wide range of weights and finishes. Good Insulator.
Cotton Sateen
A fabric with a smooth face and subtle sheen. Will retain its body after cleaning and will help the panels, drapes or shades to hang well. Ivory, cream and white are the usual basic colors.
Cut Width
The amount of fabric required for product width including any allowances and hems.
Traditionally made from silk Damascus but its distinguished by the weave rather than the fiber content also made in silk, cotton, linen, wool or man-made fibers. The patterns are fluid but formal. Early damasks had huge pattern repeats suited for tall windows to be covered with panels or drapery. The patterns show to advantage on a large flat area. Damask panels and draperies are heavy and require sturdy hardware.
Diameter
A line that runs through the center of a circle, cutting it into two symmetrical halves.
Dormer Window
A window consisting of an upper sash and a lower sash that slide vertically.
Dust Ruffle
Also called bedskirt and duster, a dust ruffle or bedskirt consists of a flat piece of fabric (the platform), with a ruffle or tailored skirt attached on three sides. The platform is placed on top of the box spring under the mattress and the skirt falls to the floor covering the foot and the two long sides of the bed. A bedskirt is used to cover the box spring when using a comforter, blanket cover, or duvet cover.
Down
Fluffy, light weight and warm filling consisting of feathers from ducks, geese or other water fowl.
Dupioni
Luxurious, lightweight, textured fabric usually made from silk or synthetic fibers.
Duvet conver
Cover or casing in which a comforter is placed.
A cotton fabric, embroidered with open designs. Eyelet is very useful for light weight window treatments.
Fabric face
The front side of the fabric.
Fabric Furnishings
Decor items created from fabric used to add design accents to a room; pillows, parsons chair covers and bed coverings are examples of these items.
Fiber, Natural
Provides soft, low luster color, long-term performance and other aesthetic qualities.
Fiber, Synthetic
Man-made fiber provides brilliant colors and softness with easy care. An outstanding value.
Fiberfill
Specially engineered manufactured fibers, which are used as filler material in pillows, mattresses, mattress pads, sleeping bags, comforters and quilts.
Finial
A decorative element attached to both ends of a rod that also prevents rings and panels from sliding off the end of the rod.
Finished Fabric
Fabric that has been prepared for manufacturing by completing necessary finishing processes.
Finished Length
he length from top edge to base edge of a finished window treatment.
Finished Width
The width, from side to side, of the finished window treatment.
Flame Resistant
A term used to describe a fabric that burns very slowly, or has the ability to self-extinguish upon the removal of an external flame.
Flame Retardant
chemical applied to a fabric, or incorporated into the fiber at the time of production, which significantly reduces a fabric's flammability.
Flange Edge
2" wide optional fabric edge. Available for most Trule Custom soft decor products.
Flush Inside Mount
Window treatment fits completely inside the window frame when installed; minimum depth needed depends on product and is defined in the measuring and ordering guide instructions for each product.
Frame Depth
Depth from outside of window frame to the window.
rench Doors
A pair of doors with glass panes inset in most or all of their length.
French Pleats
Triple pleats separated by flat areas on a drapery heading. These are also called pinch pleats.
A metal ring punched through fabric to create a secure hole in fabric.
Grommet Panel
A panel with grommets set along the top edge. A rod or pole is threaded through the grommets to hang the panel.
Hardware for your window treatments includes decorative rods with finials to hang fabric panels from and sculptured scarf sconces. Our fabric panel hardware is available in wood, wrought iron and metal rods. Tiebacks and rings are also available in all of the styles.
Heading
Also called Header. The top of a draperies or top treatment, finished with rod pocket, tape, ties, rings, etc. which hangs from a rod, pole or wood headrail. Headings range from a simple, non-pleated tabs to handmade pleats backed by hooks.
Headrail
The hardware at the top of the blind or shade where the tracks or other mechanical parts are located.
Heat Transfer
Term often used to compare the energy efficiency of alternative window covering products. Heat transfer is the amount of heat passed from one side of a window to the other whether coming in from the outside (summer) or out from the inside (winter). The less heat transfer, the better the energy efficiency. Honeycomb shades, especially the twin cell or triple cell varieties, significantly reduce heat transfer and provide energy cost savings.
Hem
Folded over finished edge of fabric.
Hemp
A coarse, durable fiber obtained from the inner bark of the hemp plant.
Herringbone
An option available on most blinds and shades used to hold the shade in place at the bottom to prevent movement.
Horizontal Blind
Blind with horizontal slats made from wood, vinyl, metal or other materials. The slats can be rotated for light and privacy control. Blind can be raised for access to view. Horizontal blinds are usually made from a variety of slat sizes to suit the size of any window.
Inside Mount
Inside Mount refers to mounting the window treatment inside the window frame so that it is recessed within the window opening.
Jacquard
The name of the loom which originally had a series of punched cards to control the weaving of the threads; computerized versions are used today. The resulting fabrics feature intricate woven designs.
L-Bracket
L shaped metal bracket used to mount cornices or valances to wall, window trim or molding. Also referred to as "angle irons".
Lace
Very light open-work patterned sheer fabric made from cotton, viscose or nylon.
Laminate
A thin protective covering, bonded to a material.
Linen
A natural, luxurious fiber that is usually made into woven fabric or blended with other fibers before the fabric is created.
Lining
Thin fabric, usually cotton or cotton/polyester blend, used to line panels, draperies and soft shades. Sewn to the back of a window treatment to protect it from the light, improve insulation and reduce the amount of light that travels through the body of the window treatment.
Medallion
A Medallion is a piece of hardware which is used to accommodate a panel loop or hold back a fabric panel. The hardware consists of a, 2" or 4" stem and a decorative base which attaches to the wall.
Mite
The diagonal seam joining two pieces at a corner.
Mount
Mount refers to whether the blind will be mounted within the window frame (inside mount) or on the wall or molding surrounding the window (outside mount).
Mounting Bracket
Plastic or metal, are used to attach your blind or shade to the wall, window casing or molding and are included in your order.
Mounting Depth
Space needed to mount a particular product for flush or regular inside mounts.
Mullions
Area that divides the glass panels of a window. Normally constructed of wood, metal or drywall.
Non Private Materials
Day or night, regardless of back lighting. Images and shadows are clearly visible.
Outside Mount
Outside Mount refers to the mounting of a window treatment on the wall beyond the window opening or on the window trim or molding. Note: For outside mounts you will want to overlap (space covered past the window opening). You will need to determine how much overlap you want and add that amount to the window opening width and / or height measurements.
Over-treatment
Window treatment mounted over another treatment. Multiple over-treatments may be used; for example, panels over a roller shade, with both treatments covered by a cornice.
Over-layered Products
Products installed over another products.
Palladian Window
A window with a high, round-topped section and two lower, square-topped side sections.
Panels
A window covering to floor or sill-length, usually with the fullness in the width, which is sometimes hung alone or on one side of a window but more often is used in pairs. An expanse of fabric hung directly on a rod. Panels are opened and closed by pushing the fabric from one side to the other. Available in various styles.
Pattern Matching
When a product requires, based on size, more than one width of fabric, design elements are matched or aligned vertically to make the seam as unobtrusive as possible.
Pattern Repeat
Distance between any given point in the design of the fabric to where that exact point is repeated again.
Perimeter
The measurement around the outside of a rug; the outer boundary of an area.
Pillow Case
term used when two fabrics are sewn together and then turned right side out, all edges will be even.
Pillow Sham
Decorative casing or covering for pillows used to adorn a bed.
Pinch Pleats
Regularly spaced pleats, used for panels, draperies, or valance headings.
Pining
A length of cording covered with a bias binding or fabric used as a decorative edging. Also called a welt.
Pleat
A pressed or stitched fold or crease.
Pole
A rod with a decorative finial at each end supported by brackets. Normally constructed of brass, wrought iron or wood.
Preshrunk
Will not shrink more than the percentage indicated, if care instructions are followed (usually 1% to 2%).
Projection
The distance formed between the window treatment and the surface from which it is mounted.
Quantity
The number of window treatments you are ordering that are the same product specifications such as product style, color and size.
Radius
Half the diameter of a circular shape.
Railroaded Fabrics
Fabric that comes off the roll horizontally reading left to right. Trule Custom Draperies cuts all fabric vertically "up the roll" creating patterns that are read top to bottom or sideways.
Rayon
A man made fiber composed of cellulose. Soft and flexible. Tight weave Rayon fabrics are good insulators.
Recess
he window opening frame in which the window has been installed.
Recessed Mount
Also called flush mount. Window treatment is installed entirely within the window opening.
Repeat
The distance between each repeated design of the fabric pattern.
Return
The side of a window treatment that turns back toward the wall or mount location. The distance between the front of the window treatment surface and the wall or mounting surface.
Ring Top Panel
A panel sewn with a hemmed top on which rings are fastened along the top edge. A rod is threaded through the rings to hang the panel.
Rod
Hardware from which a panel or top treatment is hung. A traversing rod operates with a cord and pulley system.
Rod Pocket Panel
A panel with a pocket along the top edge. A rod is threaded through the pocket to hang the panel.
Roman Shade
A fabric shade that when drawn upward into the raised position folds neatly to the top of the window opening. A "Soft Roman" has soft, overlapping teardrop shaded folds when the shade is lowered, while a "Flat Roman" when lowered lays flat with no folds.
Sash Window
Vertical sliding window. Also referred to as a double hung window.
Sateen
Strong cotton or cotton-blend fabric with a close weave and a smooth almost shiny finish.
Satin
Tightly woven fabric usually made from silk or synthetic fibers.
Scalloped Edge
An edge with deep, rounded cut-outs, which sometimes are slotted onto a rod or pole.
Scrunch
Bunched fabric that creates a gathering effect.
Self Lining
An upgrade where a product is lined with the same fabric that is on the front of the product.
Self Welt
Option available with most Trule Custom fabric / soft decor products. 1/4" welting is created from the same fabric and attached along the seam edges.
Selvage
Edge of fabric, specially woven to prevent unraveling.
Shade
A window covering made of materials that roll, gather or fold both up and down. Shades can be raised for light and view and lowered for privacy.
Sham
Decorative casing or covering for pillows used to adorn a bed.
Shantung
Textured raw silk fabric.
Sheers
Translucent fabrics such as organdy and voile that filter light and are semi-private.
Shirred Tab Panel
A panel with shirred fabric tabs along the top edge. A rod is threaded through the tabs to hang the panel.
Shutter
hinged frame with louvers or panels that attaches directly to the window frame or wall. While the louvers are often opened for air and light, the panels usually remain closed.
Side Hem
Turned under fabric forming a finished edge.
Silk
A natural fabric from cocoons of silkworms. No artificial fiber can match silk's lustrous surface, its draping quality, or its subtle response to light.
SStack Back Area
Area in which the panels "stack" when opened.
Stack Left
The panel will "stack" on the left side of the window or door when fully opened.
Stack Right
The panel will "stack" on the right side of the window or door when fully opened.
Stack Split
The panels will open from the middle, stacking half on the left and half on the right.
Swag
Fabric fullness hanging decoratively in a loop or curve.
Swing Arm Rod
A drapery rod that attached at one side and swings from a hinge.
Tab Top Panel
A panel with rectangular tab pockets along the top edge. A rod is threaded through the row of tabs to hang the panel.
Taffeta
Fine, crisp fabric usually made from silk or synthetic fibers.
Tails
Hanging piece of fabric, that is shaped and stiffened or falls fluidly from the end of a soft shade or valance.
Tapestry
Woven either by hand or machine. Wide variety of designs and colors.
Tiebacks
An ornamental piece of fabric, wood or metal shape attached to the wall on either side of a window. Used to secure panels or drapery to the side of the window opening in a decorative manner.
Toile
Printed cotton fabric depicting Classical designs. A French word for cloth or fabric; linen, sailcloth, canvas.
Top Treatments
Top Treatments are decorative window treatments mounted above your window. They can serve as a decorative element in your room as well as a covering for mounting brackets and/or headrail of your under treatment.
Traverse Rod
A drapery rod that is operated by a cord and pulley system.
Treatment Width
Also known as Face Width. This is the width that the fabric products actually cover across the treatment. It might not be the same with the length of the hardware. For example: the pole is usually longer than the Treatment Width. because of the allowance for finials and brackets. The Arch Plastic is always longer. than the Treatment Width for its curving along the arc.
Abbreviation for ultraviolet light from sun rays. Ultraviolet light entering the home damages furnishings. In time it fades floor coverings, furniture, upholstery, draperies, artwork, etc. Window coverings can be very effective in blocking. Their effectiveness is measured in terms of a "% UV blockage rating". The higher the rating, the greater the UV protection. To fully minimize the these harmful rays from entering your home, choose products with a UV blockage rating in the 90% and above range.
Under treatment
Window treatment mounted under another window treatment to create a layered design look.
Under-layered Products
Products installed under another products.
Velvet
A close weave pile cotton or synthetic available in a variety of weights and colors.
Vertical Blind
Blinds with vertical slats that are usually made of vinyl, fabric, or both (inserted vanes). Particularly well-suited for large windows. Vertical blinds offer the advantage of instant and complete light control - simply rotate the slats to control glare and create privacy, or draw the slats open to the side for an unobstructed view.
Voile
A light plain-weave cotton or man-made fabric. Suitable for sheer curtains.
Wall Mount
Window treatment mounting in which the headrail or brackets are mounted on the wall outside the window opening.
Weights
Pieces of metal, pierced with two holes in the center and used to weight hems of free hanging fabric vanes so that they hang straight.
Welting
Piping cord covered with a bias tape or fabric and sewn around the edges or into the seams of tiebacks, valances, and pillows, etc.
Window Cranks
Device used to open and close the panes of a window. Window cranks can normally be removed or re-positioned to minimize obstruction. Crank replacement devices resembles wing-nuts (can be purchased at most hardware stores). To determine clearance, measure distance from the front of the window opening to the crank.
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