Theatre Backdrop Fabric

Canvas is often confused as fabric for backdrops but it s too heavy for that purpose.

Theatre backdrop fabric.

Detailed fabric catalogs including technical information prices and color cards. If using narrower fabrics that get seamed together consider which fabric width is the most cost effective given the overall size of your backdrop. Instead see muslin if your intended use of the fabric is for a backdrop. Whether you re a professional scenographer or in charge of your first student theatrical our in stock inventory of theatre fabric will suit your specific needs.

Choose from a variety of projection surface colors and gain transmittance properties see below. Check here for more fabrics ideal for stage backdrops and stage backcloths. Fabric specifications and. Get same day shipping on almost all of your stage and event production supplies such as fabrics hardware rigging gaffer s tape scenic paints flame retardants flooring stretch shapes and more.

A drop is a piece of scenery used in film and theatre to establish the location of a scene. 12m x 8m 1776 00. Chicago canvas and supply carries the highest quality fabric to create stage curtains stage backdrops and sets to suit your production s style and budget. Also custom printing services and fabrication of custom backdrops curtains and draperies.

Very helpful first time doing a backdrop like this. We make theatre and stage backdrops to any custom size but here are some standard size stage banner prices including finishing. Usually a drop is a large piece of fabric that has an image on it and hangs in the background. By using drops and other pieces of scenery it is possible to create convincing location changes.

Largest inventory of fabrics production supplies in stock. Wholesale distributors and suppliers of a range flame retardant dyed and digitally printed fabrics for entertainment schools events exhibitions and houses of worship from polyester. Other materials are available such as polyester 115gsm veil 55gsm blockout polyester 240gsm. Flat seamless fabrics are used for translucent drops and wide rear projection surfaces to insure there are no sewn seams casting shadows.