Guide: Choose the right curtain hook

Hastas curtains come with what is known as combi-tape or multi-tape, which gives you great flexibility when it comes to hanging them. You can use different types of curtain hooks, and the choice of hook affects both the appearance and function of the curtain. Here are some things to consider when choosing the right curtain hook for your curtain arrangement:

• Distance to the ceiling: If you use a curtain track, with the right curtain hook you can decide whether the curtain should hang just below the track or as close to the ceiling as possible to hide the track. (This choice is only possible with certain types of curtain tracks).
• Curtain width: The appearance of the curtain when hung depends on the hook you use and how closely you place the hooks. Different hooks create different pleats and affect how much width the curtain retains when hung.
• Functionality when opening: Some hooks allow you to pull the curtain out to its full width, which can be practical in, for example, bedrooms. Other hooks keep the pleats in place, even when you pull the curtain, creating a consistently pleated look. This means you need extra fabric to be able to cover the window at night.

Now that you have an overview of how different hooks affect the curtain's appearance and function, it's time to delve deeper into the details. Here we go through the specific properties and effects of the different curtain hooks, so you can easily choose the right curtain hook for the curtain arrangement that best suits your home and your needs!

Pencil pleat hooks, also known as "shrimp hooks", are the perfect choice if you want to create a hotel feel with curtains in soft, flowing waves. These curtain hooks place the curtain just below the track, as the waves need space both in front of and behind the track. When you place the curtain hooks approximately 10 cm apart, the curtain will be about half as wide as the total fabric width, creating a full and elegant look.

This hanging method is particularly practical in bedrooms, as curtains with pencil pleat hooks can easily be drawn to their full width for blackout at night.

To be used with: All types of curtain tracks

The pencil pleat hook can not only create trendy hotel waves, but is also perfect for giving curtains a romantic look with classic pencil pleats. With the help of the heading tape on the combi tape, you can easily create a beautiful, pleated effect.

Both at the top and bottom of the heading tape there are threads that you can pull to reinforce the pleating, creating the elegant pencil pleats at the top of the curtain. However, when using the heading tape for this effect, you should be aware that the pleats are locked in place, which means that the curtain cannot be pulled out to its full width.

Used with: All types of curtain tracks

Being able to conceal the curtain track is important for some, and something you can achieve by choosing the right curtain hook. Slide hooks belong to the pleater hook family and create elegant tailored pleats rather than waves on your curtains. A slide hook places the curtain in front of the curtain track, which means that a large part of the track is covered.

Slide hooks are available in versions with one, two or four fingers, depending on how many pleats you want to create with each hook. The type you choose also affects how much width the curtain retains when hung. If you want to be able to extend the curtain to its full width, similar to a heading tape hook, a single-finger hook is the best option. Two and four-finger hooks, on the other hand, lock the pleats, which means the curtain cannot be fully extended – an important detail to consider if you want to be able to open and close the curtains smoothly.

Used with: Alex, Convex, Cabin or Lindragsskena

A loop hook provides the same effect as a glidkrok, and is also available with one, two or four prongs. The difference is that a loop hook has a high fitting that positions the curtain under the curtain track instead of in front of it. This means that a loop hook is also suitable for use with curtain rings on a rod.

Unlike hotel waves with a pleating tape hook, the loop hook's French pleats do not extend as far back as hotel waves. This means you can hang the curtain closer to the window or wall without the pleats catching and preventing the curtain from hanging freely.

Used with: All types of curtain tracks

Here you can read more about how to hang curtains using different hooks. For detailed information on which hooks can be used with each curtain track, click here.

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