Muslin backdrop characteristics

Why do some have rod pockets and others must be hung with clamps?
We have found, from experience, that trying to hang a canvas textured backdrop through a rod pocket is much more difficult than using clamps. However, a rod pocket is very useful for the dyed, natural, designer and classic muslin backdrops for effects such as draping or gathering. With this in mind, each of our Chromakey green, Chromakey blue, Natural, White, Black and Designer Muslins have rod pockets.

What width and height background should I order?
Width and height requirements are determined by your intended use and size of your subject group in relationship to your camera, lens configuration, lighting, accessories included in the shot and your overall style of photography. Before ordering you might consider formatting your intended photo shoot so that you can accurately verify the size requirements of the background.

What sizes do muslin backgrounds come in?
Muslin backgrounds are currently available in many different sizes starting from 10' x 9' going up to 10' x 60'. Please click on the drop down menu located on muslin product pages to see the different sizes available and call us if you need a special size, We can make any size.

What is the difference between painted and dyed muslin? Painted muslin is just as it says-painted. Normally acrylic paint is diluted and sprayed on the surface of raw muslin to achieve the desired effect. The advantage of painted muslin is that we can control the pattern. The disadvantage is that it is a little stiffer and more "wrinkley" than dyed muslin. The advantage of dyed muslin over painted is that it has a softer texture. The disadvantage is that we can only control the pattern to a certain extent.


Are your backgrounds flame resistant, and if not, can they be made flame resistant?
Our backgrounds are painted using a water-based paint rather than oil based which is highly combustible. However, our backgrounds are not flame resistant. There are commercially available sprays that will make a background flame resistant. Always do a spot test before applying any substance to the whole background.

Will I need to finish the edges when I receive my backdrop?
No. All of our backdrops come finished with a manufactured fringe selvedge edge along its length and a sewn hem at the top and bottom. All backdrops are ready to use right out of the box.