ABOUT MUSLIN & CANVAS COTTON MUSLIN is a plain, tightly woven sheeting with a multitude of uses in the theatre;

CANVAS is similar, but thicker and heavier. Both are real workhorse fabrics in scenic design.

NFR COTTON MUSLIN and CANVAS take paint beautifully, so these fabrics are ideal for

painted backdrops, scenic flats, and the like. And the translucence of cotton makes it perfect

for lighting and projected effects. To meet code requirements for most venues, flame retar-

dant treatment can be applied after painting.

FR COTTON MUSLIN is ideal for bounce drops, cycloramas, and other applications where

the surface is used for lighting effects rather than paint (which can interact adversely with the

FR chemicals in the fabric). The tight weave of the cotton gives it a luminous glow when lit,

and wide widths make it possible to have seamless expanses up to 40 feet wide.

IFR POLYESTER MUSLIN & CANVAS offer, in addition to inherent flame retardancy, a softer

texture than cotton. These synthetics are, unlike cotton, impervious to moisture, so they per-

form extremely well in high-humidity climates and as drapery for outdoor applications. Du-

rable and washable, POLY-MUSLIN and CANVAS are also very useful for trade show booths

and other exhibition purposes where stringent IFR requirements apply. These materials also

make excellent surfaces for scenic lighting effects, projection, and cycloramas (which can be

seamless up to 20 feet high).

White Natural Black

▸ COTTON MUSLIN COTTON MUSLIN has set the scenic standard for decades as a heavy- weight, translucent muslin. Offering superb translucence and 40 -plus bolt widths, COTTON MUSLIN is the go-to fabric for expansive seamless backdrops. In theatrical settings, COTTON MUSLIN is especially well suited for bounce drops and cycloramas. It is also the fabric of choice for stretching around frames to create hard- or soft-covered scenic flats. Available in natural, white and black in several widths.

MUSLIN & CANVAS

Use NFR Muslin for any type of scenic painting as the flame retardant in FR muslin can adversely affect paints and dyes.

Any of our COTTON MUSLIN and CANVAS can be custom dyed with a minimum of 100 square yards.

Product: 33 wide NFR Cotton Muslin Project: Tales of Hoffman, Seattle Opera Photo: Courtesy of Seattle Opera

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