Ripple Fold vs Wave Fold
American carrier spacing or European carrier spacing — a small specification choice with a visible difference in fold depth.
Ripple fold and wave fold are cousins. Both ride a concealed ceiling track on snap-tape carriers; both produce a continuous wave with no pleat rhythm. The difference is in carrier spacing and the depth of the resulting wave.
Ripple Fold Drapery
The heading of contemporary architecture — continuous s-curves on snap-tape carriers running a recessed ceiling track.
RelaxedWave Fold Drapery
A European cousin of ripple fold — slightly deeper waves, softer curvature, and a more relaxed hand.
Ripple fold — tighter, more sculptural
Tighter carrier spacing produces a more compact s-curve. The reading is architectural, modernist, and sculptural. It is the right answer in mid-century, hard-line contemporary, and minimalist primary spaces.
Wave fold — deeper, softer, more textile-led
Wider carrier spacing produces a deeper, softer wave. The reading is relaxed, linen-friendly, and warm-contemporary. It is the right answer in coastal modern, modern Mediterranean, and warm-modern interiors.
Still deciding? Walk the room with Olga.
Every consultation begins with the architecture. We will tell you which heading the room is asking for — and why.
Schedule a Consultation