Introduction

Hooks are usually used to fix curtains to curtain pole rings or curtain track gliders. Hooks are available in various styles and designs to support curtains of various weights. They are mainly decorative yet functional. They are suitable for almost all general curtain heading tapes.

Hooks are also available for all types of curtains, especially shower curtains. They are generally strong enough to hold different kinds of curtains.

Materials Used

Curtain hooks are mostly metallic, though some other materials are also used for making them. Some of the materials used are:

• Brass
• Steel
• Nylon

Nylon hooks are mainly used for attaching curtains to pole, rod or track. They are ideal for all general curtain heading tapes.

Steel and Brass curtain hooks are usually used for attaching heavier curtains to pole, rod or track. They also go well with all general curtain heading tapes.

Steel curtain hooks are adorned with zinc plating. This in turn increase their longevity by resisting corrosion.

Types of Curtain Hooks

Curtain hooks are usually of the following types:

• Pin-on Hooks: These hooks are meant for use with hand-made triple pleat headings. There is a pointed or pinned end, which is inserted into the curtain fabric.
  
  
• Sew-On Hooks: They are relatively sturdy in construction and is mostly made of solid brass. This type of hook has an eye at base for sewing onto hand-made curtain headings.
  
  
• Pronged Hooks: These hooks are used with pleater tape to make pinch pleats. When the prongs are positioned into the pockets in the tape and merged together, a pleat is formed.

The styles available in curtain hooks are varied. Various artistic and innovative designs are given to make hooks more attractive and decorative.