Stage Drapes
Description
Front of House Curtains
STAGE DRAPE FABRICS
Velvet/Velour
This fabric is available in a variety of theatrical colours and weights and is mainly used for drapes.
Wool
This fabric is mainly used for drapes or masking and has excellent acoustic properties. It comes in a range of theatrical colours and weights.
Turo Molton
Our Turo Molton is a great quality brushed cotton used for curtains or masking. It is 3m wide and 320gsm.
Velveteen
Our Velveteen is a great quality mid weight fabric which is used for curtains and masking. It is 1.5m wide and 300gsm.
Mechano
This low cost fabric drapes beautifully and comes in a range of colours.
LIGHTING AND BACKDROP FABRICS
Nessel Canvas
This canvas is available in a range of widths – 3.2m, 4.2m, 5.2m, 6.2m and 10m. It is 200gsm which is perfect to use for scenic painting and can be dyed.
Bleached Nessel Canvas
This fabric is great for rear lit backdrops, cycloramas or projections. It is 6m wide, 200gsm and flame retarded.
Filled Cloth - White
This fabric is suitable for backdrops, cycloramas or projections. It can be painted or dyed. It is 9.2m wide and 250gsm.
Sharkstooth
Most commonly used for a bleed through effect this fabric has the unique capabilities, when lit correctly from the front, to appear opaque and when lit from the rear to appear transparent. With its rectangular dense weave it can be dyed or painted without reducing the effectiveness. It comes in 80gsm white or black and 9.75m and 12m widths.
Other Fabrics:
Chromakey Green & Blue Canvas Calico Mechano Silk Satin Lycra Sheer Voile Sequins
SERVICES WE CAN OFFER YOU
Scenery Logistics
We can organize all your scenery needs including building scenic art, transport and storage.
Drape Hire
We have a select range of drapes for hire including Sequins, Velvet, Wool and Black & White Scrims.
Theatre and Studio Sewing
We have an experienced team of 5 machinists who know all there is to know when it comes to sewing for the theatre, television & event industry.
Theatre Fit Outs, Refurbishments and Stage Rigging
Our team of highly experienced theatre riggers can replace or refurbish all types of stage equipment including counter weight systems and motorized & hand operated winches.
Stage Equipment Repairs and Servicing
Our experienced service crew will come to your venue to inspect & repair all types of stage equipment. We can do this on an agreed regular basis or we are happy to deal with your issues on a one off basis.
Manufacture and Installation of Drapes and Tracking Systems
Our fully equipped sewing workshop can manufacture all types of stage drapes in all types of theatre fabrics. We will provide onsite measuring & advice and then install your new drapes on our magnificent Revpro™ theatre tracking system.
Stage Equipment Advisory Service
Allow our highly experienced staff of theatre riggers & technicians to guide you and advise you on the best solutions for your venue.
Ashton Audio can consult, prepare a proposal and arrange the manufacture and installation of all your stage curtain, machinery and support facilities.
