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Black Curtains (Black Masking)

Black Curtains (Black Masking)

Black curtains (Black Drapery, Black Masking or Blacks), are a staple of the theatre. When used for blackout curtains, legs, borders, tabs, black box theatres, or arena reduction curtains, the intent is to absorb light and hide objects. Black curtains provide the lighting designer, scenic designer and projection designer an environment within which there are no distracting elements, other than the show itself. Black masking fabrics all have a matte finish so they won’t reflect light.

Rose Brand offers the largest selection of black masking curtains and fabrics in the industry, whether you’re looking to purchase custom made drapery or to rent. Shown below are some of the most popular and most effective fabrics for black masking. Order black curtains online, or else call or email us. We’ll be happy to walk you through the process.

*Indicates highly popular
Black Synthetic Velours, IFR
Royale (32 oz.) NewOpaque; super heavyweight, plush, excellent sound absorbent qualities
Charisma (25 oz.)Opaque; elegant
Encore (15 oz. and 22 oz.)*The heavier weight is opaque and a best seller; both weights are durable with persistent IFR properties that endure moisture well; often used as a utility drape for indoor and outdoor environments.
Crescent (20 oz.)*99% opaque; highly durable
Athena (16 oz.) New99% opaque; chamois, brushed surface; soft hand
Apollo (13 oz.)* 99% opaque; look and feel of high end velvet.

 

Black Cotton Velours, FR
Magic (32 oz.)Opaque; extra long nap provides ultra-rich look; excellent sound absorbent qualities
Wizard (25 oz.)The blackest, most opaque fabric on the market; successor to Merlin Velour.
Memorable (25 oz.)* Opaque; rich, long nap
Majestic (25 oz.)Opaque; shorter, denser nap than Memorable.
Marvel (21 oz.)* Medium weight; long nap.
Virtue (21 oz.)Shorter, denser nap than Marvel.
Commando Cloth / Duvetyn
(various weights)*
Heavier varieties are opaque; used in situations where economy is most important.