Muslin Fabrics

Muslin is a plain, woven cotton sheeting fabric that is one of the most ubiquitous fabrics in theater production. Standard-width muslin is mostly used for costumes and scenery flats. Extra-wide muslin fabric is used for muslin backdrops, scenery, cycloramas, and projection.

Muslin Widths and Weights

We stock standard and extra-wide muslin in a selection of colors and widths, from 44 inches wide to 39 feet wide. Our extra-wide muslin fabric is stocked in both flame- retardant and non-flame-retardant options, as well as in a variety of colors. The 3 common weights of muslin are lightweight, usually used for lining or patterns by costumers; medium weight, used for hard-covered flats; heavyweight, used for soft covered flats and large, durable muslin cloth backdrops. 

Why Extra-Wide Muslin Backdrops Are Ideal

Muslin fabric backdrops are a staple of theatrical productions. The extra-wide width eliminates the need for seams. Theater muslin handles dyes and paint very well. The fabric is also non-reflective, an essential trait for any material under the spotlight. While untreated muslin is not fire-retardant, Rose Brand offers many that are treated with fire-retardant chemicals. We also offer Trevira muslin, which is IFR (inherently flame-retardant). 

Most jurisdictions require that theaters and other venues use flame-retardant fabrics to comply with fire safety regulations. If you use FR or IFR goods, Rose Brand can provide a certificate to make your muslin background piece fire marshal ready.

Buy Muslin By The Full Piece and Save!

If we don’t have to cut it, we pass the savings on to you! All roll and bale sizes are approximate and based on availability. We can only offer full piece pricing for piece sizes that we have in stock at the time of your order. If you need to know the exact yardage on full pieces in stock, please let us know. Pieces are either rolled or folded (if it makes a difference to you, please advise at the time of your order).

 

You can shop for muslin by the yard using the handy table below. It's organized by fabric flame retardancy quality and weight, in decending order of product width. Otherwise, see the filters below the table to narrow down your choices by attributes. If you'd like a finished muslin drop instead, request a free quote.

 

Get a Quote for a Finished Muslin Drop

 

 

Non Flame Retardant Muslins	Color
Non Flame Retardant, Heavyweight Muslins
12' - 40' Extra Wide Muslin, Natural, NFR	Natural
108" Movie Weight Muslin, White, NFR	White
140" Heavy Weight Muslin, Natural, NFR	Natural
120" Heavy Weight Muslin, Natural, NFR	Natural
126" Heavy Weight Muslin, NFR	Natural
108" Heavy Weight Muslin, White, NFR	Natural
108" Heavy Weight Muslin, Natural, NFR	Natural
90" Heavy Weight Muslin, Natural, NFR	Natural
80" Heavy Weight Muslin, Natural, NFR	Natural
72" Heavy Weight Muslin, Natural, NFR	Natural
59" Heavy Weight Muslin, Natural, NFR	Natural
Non Flame Retardant, Medium Weight Muslins
120" Medium Weight Muslin, Natural, NFR	Natural
84" Medium Weight Muslin, Natural, NFR	Natural
76" Medium Weight Muslin, Natural, NFR	Natural
60" Medium Weight Muslin, Natural, NFR	Natural
44" Medium Weight Muslin, Natural, NFR	Natural
45" Light Weight Muslin, Natural, NFR	Natural