Studio Black backdrop inspiration

Spiderwebb · 2 Feb 2018

Hi,

Just quickly, can anyone recommend a decent supplier/brand or product itself regarding a
3x3 meter black backdrop sheet. I know eBay/Amazon do some pretty cheap stuff but as the saying goes you get what you pay for. That said I’ve also seen some pricey products that look the part on eBay/Amazon but I’m just not quite sure. Ideas from personal experiences would be much appreciated. I’m also open to suggestions on different materials as well, I’ve no real preference as long as it’s not to see through.
Budget £0-£100.
Reason for purchase: N/A

Many thanks

Byker28i · 2 Feb 2018

Blackout cloth? I have lots of this, but it came from my last company. We used to wrap it around displays hiding the wiring etc.
Something like: (first link I found)
http://www.terralec.co.uk/stage__th...MIsOGbzYiH2QIVjrvtCh1iogekEAAYAiAAEgIIPvD_BwE

GreenNinja67 · 2 Feb 2018

Lencarta.

https://www.lencarta.com/absolute-black-5-x-3-background-backdrop

Looks like they've stopped doing the 3m x 3m.

I use one and it's great.

Spiderwebb · 2 Feb 2018

Byker28i said:
Blackout cloth? I have lots of this, but it came from my last company. We used to wrap it around displays hiding the wiring etc.
Something like: (first link I found)
http://www.terralec.co.uk/stage__th...MIsOGbzYiH2QIVjrvtCh1iogekEAAYAiAAEgIIPvD_BwE

Preferably black out yes, I had a 6x3 Muslin cloth sheet in black which you could practically see through. Although I’m only needing 3x3.

Spiderwebb · 2 Feb 2018

GreenNinja67 said:
Lencarta.

https://www.lencarta.com/absolute-black-5-x-3-background-backdrop

Looks like they've stopped doing the 3m x 3m.

I use one and it's great.

I really do like their stuff, i did check the website out and it’s a shame they don’t do the 3x3 anymore. Cheers though.

Byker28i · 2 Feb 2018

Spiderwebb said:
Preferably black out yes, I had a 6x3 Muslin cloth sheet in black which you could practically see through. Although I’m only needing 3x3.

It's in 3m wide on that site, selecting qty 3 would be 3m x 3m. It looks very simlar ot what I use, basically a thick black cotton material

sep9001 · 2 Feb 2018

A bit over budget but what about vinyl

https://www.bessel.co.uk/acatalog/2...ed-Vinyl-Background-5060339961040.html#SID=11

NickTB · 3 Feb 2018

I used to use a blackout curtain material until the weight buckled my stand. I'm considering going back to it with a stronger stand as it's so much cheaper than bespoke photographic backdrops and available in a multitude of colours/lengths

Graham W · 3 Feb 2018

Just go down to your local market.

Spiderwebb · 3 Feb 2018

sep9001 said:
A bit over budget but what about vinyl

https://www.bessel.co.uk/acatalog/2...ed-Vinyl-Background-5060339961040.html#SID=11

I’ve been considering this option, I like the idea of the double sided feature. Looks as though it comes on a roll as well, no creases which is always a bonus. Are these easy to clean???

sep9001 · 3 Feb 2018

Spiderwebb said:
I’ve been considering this option, I like the idea of the double sided feature. Looks as though it comes on a roll as well, no creases which is always a bonus. Are these easy to clean???

I recently bought the grey/white one and happy with the very little use I have had, not had to clean it but reading online it is easy to clean with a damp cloth.