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Confused about stage curtain fabric selection and flame retardant fabrics?

Sew What? Inc. is here to help!

There are a lot of options in theater curtains and stage curtain fabric — especially when it comes to fabrics and materials. We’re here to assist you with your fabric selection, and see that your curtains and draperies are made according to your exact needs and specifications.

We have an extensive line of Fire Retardant fabrics, including popular theatrical and special event fabrics like Trevira Polyester (see whitepaper).

Want to learn more about fire retardant fabrics and FR vs NFR? Read our Flame Retardancy FAQ’s

How do we keep our theatrical fabric and stage curtain fabric prices so low?

There is one thing about us that you should know; we operate a “work-room” not a show room.

Instead of offering fancy sample cards and expensive four-color brochures, we ask that you request only those colors in the color palette that you are interested in and we will gladly send them to you!

We’ll work within your budget.

We’ll help you work within your budget. For example, did you know that Inherently Fire Retardant Encore Velour is a newly introduced theater curtain material that combines the rich look of velour with inherent fire resistance? So the higher cost of this fabric is offset by fact that it does not need to be re-treated in order to be considered a fire retardant curtain.

Additionally, you may not realize that Commando Cloth is a “lower cost” fabric which may be used for stage curtains in applications with restricted budgets – making it an excellent alternative to velour.

Questions? We welcome any questions about your theatrical drapery needs.

Read our FAQ’s and whitepapers about basic stage drapery specifications for more information, including standard curtain fullness, questions on webbing reinforcement, selvages, bottom hems and other related drapery questions.

Of course Sew What? is also happy to lend our expertise as part of your drapery purchase or in regards to providing a quote. To get started just call us at (310) 639-6000 or contact us for a free quote.

eSwatches! FR Info Theatrical Drapery Pipe & Drape Special Events
Velvets / Velours
Princess Velour – 16oz FR Stage Curtain Fabric Stage Curtain Fabric
Marvel Velour – 21oz FR Stage Curtain Fabric
Memorable Velour – 25oz FR Stage Curtain Fabric
Encore Velour – 15oz DFR Stage Curtain Fabric Stage Curtain Fabric Stage Curtain Fabric
Encore Velour – 22oz IFR Stage Curtain Fabric
Super-Vel – 8oz IFR Stage Curtain Fabric Stage Curtain Fabric Stage Curtain Fabric
Apollo Velour – 13oz IFR Stage Curtain Fabric Stage Curtain Fabric
Crushed Velvet – 13oz FR
Stage Curtain Fabric
Stage Curtain Fabric
Stage Curtain Fabric
Duvetyne & Commando Cloth
Duvetyne FR Stage Curtain Fabric Stage Curtain Fabric Stage Curtain Fabric
Commando Cloth FR Stage Curtain Fabric Stage Curtain Fabric Stage Curtain Fabric
Scenic Fabrics
Canvas NFR/FR Stage Curtain Fabric
Cyc Cloth, Polyester IFR Stage Curtain Fabric
Muslin, Cotton, Natural NFR/FR Stage Curtain Fabric
Muslin, Polyester IFR Stage Curtain Fabric Stage Curtain Fabric Stage Curtain Fabric
Scrim, Leno & Bobinette
Sharkstooth Scrim FR/IFR Stage Curtain Fabric
Leno Filled Scrim FR
Bobinette FR Stage Curtain Fabric
Sheers, Satins & Silks
Crystal Embossed CBFR Stage Curtain Fabric Stage Curtain Fabric
Poly Silk Wide DFR Stage Curtain Fabric Stage Curtain Fabric
Satin, Gloss & Crushed IFR Stage Curtain Fabric Stage Curtain Fabric Stage Curtain Fabric
Illusion IFR Stage Curtain Fabric Stage Curtain Fabric Stage Curtain Fabric
Textura IFR Stage Curtain Fabric Stage Curtain Fabric
Voile IFR Stage Curtain Fabric Stage Curtain Fabric
Stretch Fabrics
Cambio! FR Stage Curtain Fabric Stage Curtain Fabric
Tendo IFR Stage Curtain Fabric Stage Curtain Fabric
Masking, Blackout & Lining
Commando Cloth FR Stage Curtain Fabric Stage Curtain Fabric Stage Curtain Fabric
Duvetyne FR Stage Curtain Fabric Tick Tick
Encore Velour IFR Tick OK in 15oz Only
Apollo Velour– 13oz IFR Tick Tick
Ranger Lining Cloth FR Tick Tick
Roadura DFR Tick Tick Tick
Event and Display Fabrics
Banjo/Expo Cloth IFR Tick Tick
Bengaline FR Tick Tick Tick
Commando Cloth FR Tick Tick Tick
Crystal Embossed CBFR Tick
Poly Muslin Colors Tick Tick Tick
RB Cloth DFR Tick Tick Tick
Velon / Vinyl Taffeta CBFR Tick
Printable Fabrics
Blackout FR Tick Tick Tick
Heavy Cotton Canvas FR Tick Tick
Crystal Poplin FR Tick Tick Tick
Front Lit Matte Vinyl FR Tick Tick
Heavy Knit FR Tick Tick Tick
Poly Silk FR Tick Tick Tick
Sharkstooth Scrim FR Tick
Vinyl Mesh FR Tick Tick
Outdoor Fabrics
Roadura DFR Tick Tick Tick
TEXTILENE® Brand Synthetic Fabric FR Tick
Vinyl, 12 – 18oz FR/NFR Tick

TEXTILENE® is a Registered Trademark of Twitchell Corporation

*IFR: Inherently Fire Retardant for the life of the fabric
*FR: Fire Retardant by a topical treatment process
*DFR: Durably Flame Retardant for the life of the fabric
*NFR: Not Fire Retardant and unable to be made flame retardant
*CBFR: Can Be made Fire Retardant, by way of topical treatment at an additional cost per yard

More questions on fabric choice? See our whitepaper, “Making the Best Fabric Choice for Stage Draperies

Remember:
E-Swatches are intended as a reference/guide only.
Please call and request a sample to view actual texture and color before ordering.
All fabrics are subject to dye lot variations.