Ciment Pleaters

Ciment pleating also known as F Ciment is a pleating company based in Potters Bar. They specialise in pleating of fabrics and has a reputation of working with several high-profile clients, companies, designers and fashion colleges. They have a unique pleating method and all their patterns are hand done.  

More information can be found on their website here: http://www.cimentpleating.co.uk/

They came to visit the college and showed a range of different samples and the patterns that were used. This was very useful because if I ever wanted to have some pleating in a garment, interior or collection I could send my fabric to them to get pleated. It is also a great contact to have because many designers also use them for collections and they have a good reputation and are willing to also help fashion students like me.

Here are some sample cost prices from their website:

Products Sample and small order prices from JANUARY  2012 Flat Pleats Straight Sizes 5mm to 70mm Allow three times hip or finished measurement. Price £6.00 per metre plus VAT. Flat Pleats Flared Sizes 12mm to 70mm Allow three times hip or finished measurement. Price £6.00 per metre plus VAT. Box Pleats Straight Sizes 10mm to 70mm Allow three times hip or finished measurement. Price £6.00 per metre plus VAT. Box Pleats Flared  Size 50mm only Allow three times hip or finished measurement.                                    Price £6.00 per metre plus VAT. Accordion Pleats Straight Sizes 5mm to 25mm Allow three times hip or finished measurement. Price £6.00 per metre plus VAT. Crystal Pleats Allow three times hip or finished measurement. Price £6.00 per metre plus VAT. Sunray Pleats Sizes no. 2 - Fine (Thin fabrics only) and no. 3 Prices - medium 1/2 circles £8.00, 1/4 circles £4.50  long     1/2 circles £9.00   1/4 circles £5.00             small  1/2 circles  £4.00   1/4 circles   £2.50 Treebark (Irregular) Pleats Size 5mm and 8mm Allow three to four times hip or finished measurement. Price £7.00 per metre plus VAT. Fancy Pleating Various styles Prices from £25.00 per panel plus VAT Coral one size only allow two or three times the amount of fabric price £7.00 per mtr.Plus VAT All prices are approximate and are subject to alteration for unusual fabrics and longer drops. All possible care is taken in processing, but no responsibility can be taken for shrinkage or colour change. Minimum orders 1 metre. Example of Cost: 1 skirt             £18.00  Appoximately 3 mtrs. Carrriage        £ 7.00.  (minimun Charge)      =               £25.00 VAT              £ 5.00 TOTAL         £30.00 ORDERS NORMALLY PROCESSED WITHIN ONE WEEK Due to post office size restricions on parcels and increased postal charges we might have to use next day courier service.Cost £12.00 plus Vat.