Modern & minimal
S-Fold (S-Wave)
Continuous soft waves. Ideal for recessed tracks, large glazing and contemporary homes. Suits motorisation.
Melbourne architectural drapery
S-Fold Curtains Melbourne, Custom Made for Your Home
Custom S-fold curtains hang in even waves from a dedicated track. Spaced carriers keep every fold the same, open or closed. Made to measure in Melbourne in sheer, blockout and double layers, installed in as little as two weeks.
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3,000+ Google reviews
15,000+
Homes since 2008
5-Year
Supply & install warranty
Fast
As little as 2 weeks
Mechanics & anatomy
What Are S-Fold Curtains?
S-fold curtains hang in a continuous wave from a dedicated track. Use the steps (or scroll) to see how carriers and snap tape create that wave.
How the track creates the wave
Fixed carrier spacing keeps every fold the same, open or closed.
1 · Track
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S-Fold vs Wave Fold
S-fold (sometimes called S-wave) uses snap tape or buttons that click into spaced carriers. Wave fold is different: the heading typically hangs on hooks into the track, not the button system we use for S-fold.
Head-to-head comparison
S-Fold vs Pinch Pleat
S-fold is modern and minimal. Pinch pleat is classic and tailored. Custom S-fold is made to your exact width and drop; ready-made panels come in fixed sizes.
Classic & tailored
Classic Pinch Pleat
Stitched pleats for formal and heritage rooms. Decorative rod or pinch-pleat track. Not motorised.
Feature comparison
| Feature | S-Fold | Pinch Pleat |
|---|---|---|
| Look | Soft, even waves | Stitched, tailored pleats |
| Best suited to | Contemporary and minimal interiors | Classic, period and formal rooms |
| Track | Dedicated S-fold track with spaced carriers | Pinch-pleat track or rod |
| Fabric used | Less fabric | More fabric |
| Stack back | Compact | Bulkier |
| Motorisation | Well suited | Not suited |
Proven Victorian craftsmanship
Why Melbourne Homeowners Choose Into Blinds
Bespoke craftsmanship, local manufacturing, and direct Melbourne consultation.
Locally Made in Melbourne Since 2008
Into Blinds is a family-owned business with a showroom in Thomastown, open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 4pm. Since 2008 we have fitted out more than 15,000 Melbourne homes, and we hold a 4.7 Google rating from more than 3,000 reviews. Every S-fold curtain is made to measure in Melbourne for your exact width and drop.
44 Latitude Boulevard, Thomastown
Free In-Home Measure & Advice
No pressure, no obligation. We bring the showroom to you with samples and expert guidance. Your consultant measures every window, checks where the track can be fixed and leaves a written quote.
100% free consultation & quote
Installed in as Little as Two Weeks
Once you approve your quote, we make your curtains locally and install them in as little as two weeks, depending on fabric availability.
Made locally in Victoria
What Melbourne customers say
Read Google reviews →★★★★★
“Eddie from Into Blinds did such a fabulous job of my recent sheer blinds installation. He was very professional, finished the job quickly and was so nice to deal with. The blinds look amazing. I couldn't be happier with the finish product.”
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“Excellent communication and consult/measuring service for our blackout curtains. Nidhi was efficient and very professional.”
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“We couldn't be happier with the installation of our blinds and shutters. The quality of the workmanship was exceptional, with great attention to detail throughout the entire installation.”
Fabric curation
S-Fold Curtain Options
Sheer, blockout, double layers, or a linen look, all on the same wave heading.
Daytime diffusion
Sheer S-Fold Curtains
Sheer S-fold curtains filter light, soften the view and give daytime privacy, which suits living areas. A sheer won't give privacy at night with the lights on inside, so pair it with a blockout if that matters.
Soft daylight filterSee sheer curtains →
Sleep darkness
Blockout S-Fold Curtains
Blockout S-fold curtains use lined drapery fabrics to darken bedrooms and media rooms. The thermal layer reduces heat transfer through large glass, and the heavier fabric helps soften noise. Light can still leak at the top and edges, so ceiling-fix the track or add a pelmet for the darkest result.
Thermal & acoustic comfortSee blockout curtains →
Day & night
Double S-Fold Curtains
Double S-fold curtains hang a sheer and a blockout on a double-track S-fold system, one on each track. Use the sheer by day and draw the blockout at night.
Two tracks, full controlSee double curtains →
Natural texture
Linen & Linen-Look Fabrics
Linen S-fold curtains have a natural, textured look that suits relaxed and coastal interiors. Linen-look fabrics give a similar texture. Your consultant brings samples from Warwick Fabrics, James Dunlop Textiles, Zepel Fabrics, Wilson Fabrics, Mokum Textiles and William Morris.
Premium mill rangesBrowse linen curtains →
Read our guide to the best fabrics for S-fold curtains, or browse the full curtain fabrics range. Need a darker seal? See pelmets.
Not sure which fabric suits your room?
Book a free in-home measure and quote and we'll bring samples to you, or call 1300 24 25 26.
Architectural hardware
S-Fold Curtain Tracks and Motorisation
Every S-fold order includes the matching track. We check fixings on the free measure.
Ceiling Fix vs Face Fix Tracks
A ceiling fix track mounts to the ceiling, so the curtain runs floor to ceiling. It makes the room feel taller and gives the best light seal at the top. A face fix track mounts to the wall above the window frame. Use it where there's no ceiling space, or a bulkhead is in the way.
Stack Back and Stack Depth
Stack back is the space the curtain takes up when open. S-fold curtains use less fabric than pinch pleats, so they stack compactly and maximise glass when open.
Motorised S-Fold Curtains
Quiet motors suit tall windows, hard-to-reach tracks, wide openings and heavy double curtains. Control by remote or app; voice works through a Bond hub. Ask about retrofit motors for existing tracks, or see motorised curtains.
Residential applications
Best Rooms for S-Fold Curtains
From living areas to blackout sleep spaces: the same wave heading, tuned to the room.
Living rooms
Sheers let in daylight with daytime privacy.
Bedrooms & media rooms
Blockout or double S-fold curtains darken the room.
Sliding doors
The curtain stacks back neatly to one side, clear of the walkway.
Tall & wide windows
The wave holds its shape on long tracks, and a motor removes the need to reach.
Transparent pricing guide
How Much Do S-Fold Curtains Cost?
The price depends on window size, fabric, single or double layers, track type and motorisation. Your free quote is itemised, so you can see what each choice costs.
Driver 01
Width & drop
Exact dimensions dictate fabric and track length.
Driver 02
Fabric
Sheer, textured blends, or lined blockout.
Driver 03
Single vs double
One wave track, or dual tracks for sheer + blockout.
Driver 04
Track type
Ceiling recess vs face fix mounting.
Driver 05
Motorisation
Manual draw vs quiet motorised tracks.
Itemised free quote
Line-by-line pricing for track, fabric and installation. No hidden fees.
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Our Process: From Free Measure to Installation
Four steps from first call to curtains on the track.
Book
Book online or call 1300 24 25 26. A consultant contacts you within one business day.
Measure
We visit with fabric samples, measure every window and leave a written, no-obligation quote.
Make
We make your curtains to measure in Melbourne.
Install
Our installers fit the track and hang your curtains, in as little as two weeks from approval.
Local coverage
S-Fold Curtains Across Melbourne
We measure and install S-fold curtains across Melbourne Metro, Geelong & Surf Coast and the Mornington Peninsula.
Bayside & south-east
- Brighton
- Hampton
- Sandringham
- Glen Waverley
Inner east
- Kew
- Camberwell
- Hawthorn
- Malvern
North & showroom
- Thomastown showroom
- 44 Latitude Boulevard
- Mon-Sat 9am-4pm
West & regional
- Geelong & Surf Coast
- Mornington Peninsula
- Point Cook
- Williamstown
Expert answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about custom S-fold curtains in Melbourne.
What does S-fold mean in curtains?
S-fold describes the heading style. The fabric clips (snap tape or buttons) to evenly spaced carriers on a dedicated track, so it falls in even S-shaped waves, open or closed. It is also called S-wave. Wave fold is different: that heading typically uses hooks into the track rather than the S-fold button system.
Do S-fold curtains block light?
They can. Choose a blockout fabric for bedrooms and media rooms, or a sheer to filter light in living areas. For the darkest result, ceiling-fix the track and choose a double S-fold with a blockout layer.
Can I have sheer and blockout S-fold curtains together?
Yes. A double S-fold uses two tracks with a sheer on one track and a blockout on the other. You get filtered daylight and privacy by day and full blockout at night.
Can you put S-fold curtains on a normal track?
No. S-fold curtains need an S-fold track with carriers spaced to suit the fabric. A standard rod or pinch-pleat track won't create a true wave. We supply and install the matching ceiling or face fix track with every order.
Are S-fold curtains worth it?
For most modern homes, yes. They look clean, stack back neatly, use less fabric than pinch pleats and work well with motorisation. Custom-made S-fold curtains also fit your exact window width and drop, unlike ready-made panels.
What's the difference between S-fold and pinch pleat curtains?
S-fold curtains form soft, even waves and stack compactly. Pinch pleats gather fabric into stitched pleats for a tailored, traditional look. S-fold suits contemporary interiors and motorisation; pinch pleat suits classic or formal rooms and is not motorised.
How long do custom S-fold curtains take in Melbourne?
After your free in-home measure, Into Blinds makes your S-fold curtains locally and can install them in as little as two weeks, depending on fabric availability. We service Melbourne Metro, Geelong & Surf Coast and the Mornington Peninsula.
Warranty & care
Supply and install are covered by our 5-year warranty. For day-to-day care, vacuum with a soft brush attachment, spot clean gently, and always check the fabric care label before washing.
Custom-made in Melbourne since 2008
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