Buckram Fabric

Reinforce Drapery Materials With Buckram Fabrics For Perfect Pleats and Headers.

Create crisply pleated curtains with buckram fabric, a staple for drapery sewing of all kinds. Available in several weights and styles, buckram is a stiff material used to reinforce and stabilize fabrics. In drapery sewing, it is most often used to stiffen the curtain heading (the top portion of the curtain from which it hangs). They’re especially common for pleated curtains due to the stiffness of the material, which lends itself well to creating clean, crisp pleats that hold their shape. Several styles of buckram fabric are available, including woven and non-woven materials in various weights. Choose the buckram weight that best corresponds to the weight of your drapery fabric. For lightweight, sheer materials, we offer woven transparent buckram, also known as buckram mesh fabric. Or, try heavy-weight buckrams for heavy drapes and medium-weight buckrams for mid-weight fabrics. Shop all buckram fabrics here to find the right stabilizer for your drapery projects.

Frequently Asked Questions About Buckram Fabric

What is Buckram?

Buckram is a stiff material used to reinforce fabrics for drapery, millinery, costuming, and more. Traditionally consisting of a stiffened woven fabric, today buckrams can be made of natural or synthetic-fiber woven fabric or non-woven materials with a more paper-like texture.

What is buckram used for in drapery?

In drapery sewing, buckram is commonly used to reinforce curtain headers, especially for pleated curtains. The stiff material is ideal for creating crisp pleats that hold their shape well, and it helps strengthen the weight-bearing curtain header.

Are Buckram and Crinoline the same?

Though they are technically different materials, the terms “buckram” and “crinoline” are often used interchangeably to describe the stiff, woven material used in pleated drapery. Traditionally, “crinoline” refers to a stiffer, more open-weave material, whereas “buckram” refers to a fabric with a tighter weave often coated with products like glue or starch for additional stiffness.