There is a wide variety of scenic materials on the market. We offer a selection of materials that we use regularly in our drapery shop. Learn more about Fire Retardancy . A major concern in finding a fabric appropriate for theatrical use is fire retardancy. Still others, primarily synthetics, cannot be flameproofed.
Most flameproofing chemicals are water soluble.
Painting, washing or dry-cleaning the material voids the fire retardancy. Even excessive humidity may void it over time. The fabric can be flameproofed again by applying a flameproofing solution to the surface. It is so certified and can be washed or dry-cleaned without adverse affect. It is so certified and can be washed or dry-cleaned several times without adverse affect.