Photo background fabric for every background system in the photo studio
The photo background is an important accessory for professional photography. In addition to a folding background, background cardboard or paper background, a background fabric made of molton is a high-quality option as a background in the photo studio.
Photo backgrounds made of fabric offer a number of advantages. A fabric background is suitable as studio equipment for product photography, portrait photography and many other photo ideas.
Which fabric is suitable as a studio background?
The market offers a wide range of photo background fabrics. Some fabric backgrounds are available at very low prices. allbuyone is your partner for high-quality and durable background fabrics: That is why we only use high-quality molton from Germany, which is certified as flame-resistant according to DIN 4102 B1. This means that the photo backgrounds meet strict fire safety requirements.
But what are the differences between a cheap fabric background and a high-quality photo background made of molton? And what advantages does molton (stage molton or decorative molton) have over other backgrounds such as background cardboard or paper backgrounds?
Molton backgrounds – the many advantages at a glance
Molton fabrics from allbuyone are made from 100% cotton. The high-quality fabrics are ideal as photo backgrounds for any motif thanks to the following properties:
- Robust and durable
- rough surface on both sides
- matt, non-reflective
- Absorbs light, studio flash and sound
- High fabric weight, depending on molton 160 g/m² or 300 g/m²
- fluffy, pleasant feel
- Falls softly and wrinkle-free
- Does not fray
- Can be torn by hand
- High quality
- Easy to attach to the background system
- Black, white, grey and many other colours to choose from
- Fabric background in green for greenscreen image editing
- Flame retardant B1 according to DIN 4102, DIN EN 13501-1
Molton (rolls and by the metre) is 300 cm wide as standard . Visible seams and transitions in the background of your photos are now a thing of the past!
Molton fabric background for studio equipment - B1 flame retardant
Photo backgrounds are mainly used indoors. Strict fire safety regulations often apply in the event sector. In addition, background fabrics in studios are exposed to high temperatures. Unlike cardboard and paper backgrounds, fabric backgrounds such as molton are flame retardant. The fabric background is DIN 4102 B1-certified and C-s1, d0-classified according to DIN EN 13501-1 and can therefore be used safely as studio accessories.
Photo background fabric made of stage molton or decorative molton – what is the difference?
Stage molton is considered the classic fabric background for the studio: Stage molton weighs 300 g/m², this molton is opaque and completely light-proof in black.
Decorative molton is thinner and weighs only 160 g/m², similar to nettle and other decorative fabrics. Decorative molton is translucent and can be used with special (background) lighting (softbox, reflector, studio flash or continuous light) to create beautiful effects.
Particularly practical for photo backgrounds: both molton fabrics are matt and non-reflective, disturbing reflections from flash and continuous light are completely avoided – even a paper background, on the other hand, is slightly reflective. Both decorative and stage molton are available from allbuyone as rolls and by the metre or customised. This guarantees that the fabrics are always the right size!
Tip: Stage molton in green is the perfect greenscreen background for the chroma key process!
How can you keep the photo background fabric free of creases and wrinkles? – Tips
Background fabrics made of molton can crease when used, which is not desirable for photographers – unless the creases are intended as a decorative element in the photo.
The good news first: Molton fabrics are generally washable and can even be ironed to keep the photo background fabric crease-free. Storing the fabric on a roll can also prevent creases and wrinkles. Alternatively, you can hang the fabric background taut, spray the creased areas with water to smooth them out and leave the Molton to dry completely to avoid water stains.
But be careful: the B1 fire protection certification according to DIN 4102 ( ) is lost through washing and ironing! For outdoor applications, you often do not need a B1 certificate for your accessories – but when used in a studio, on an indoor set or in other indoor areas, the material used must be certified as flame retardant. In this case , you can renew the fire protection:
After washing or ironing, the B1 fire protection impregnation can be restored by the professional application of Bioretard flame retardants.
Photo background fabric or cardboard/paper?
In the photo studio, not only one background material is used for professional photography. Fabric is a particularly high-quality and durable alternative to paper backgrounds and background cardboard . Fabrics allow effects that cannot be achieved with paper, cardboard and other materials. Paper is low-reflective, while fabrics made of roughened cotton are completely reflection-free. Choose photo backgrounds made of fabric to give your photos a special texture and a completely individual touch.
Are you looking for other photo background or decorative fabrics for your studio or set? Many other special fabrics such as taffeta, satin, velvet, muslin or vinyl are also available as studio accessories in our shop on request!
Background fabric – attachment to the background system
Photo background fabrics can be easily and securely attached using customised fastenings . The fabrics are sewn to measure on order. Most of our customers opt for a tunnel hem, a hanging tunnel for easy lead tape or rod insertion. However, the background fabrics can also be finished with eyelets or Velcro tape. When purchased by the metre, the molton can be hung quickly and without creases in the studio or on set using holdon clips from our range of accessories.
Buy photo background fabric from allbuyone – low prices, fast shipping!
You can order photo background fabric in our shop as stage molton or decorative molton B1, flame retardant – as a high-quality fabric background and greenscreen for any photo background system. All product prices are in EUR, including VAT and shipping costs. Items in stock are shipped on working days within 24 hours.
For personal advice on photo background fabric and other studio equipment, please call us on: 089 - 122 89 06 22