Diffusion fabrics are used to soften and diffuse lights for film, television and photo shoots. The amount of light diffused depends on the type of fabric chosen. Chiffon and Voile will bring the light down 1/4 stop. China silk will bring light down 1/2 stop. Poly silk provides the greatest amount of diffusion by bringing the light down 1 full stop. When diffusion fabrics are used with colored lights, they can impart a soft glow to an otherwise harsh looking shot.
For constructing large diffusion panels, Sail Cloth, a lightweight fabric that is reinforced with nylon threads and coated with polyurethane, is durable and light. Sail cloth comes in a regular and a “silent” version, which is much quieter when windblown or shaken.
Cinenet (a.k.a. Bobbinette) is lightweight, and knit with an octagonal weave, which can be layered to increase the amount of light diffused.
The perfect IFR extra-wide poly silk (or polysilk) surface for projection, diffusion and lighting.
FABULOUS new colors for an old favorite! A light weight, translucent and economical silk substitute.
Rose Brand's Weave A bobbinette has the typical hex shaped opening expected in most bobbinettes.
Rose Brand's Weave B bobbinette has the typical hex shaped opening expected in most bobbinettes.
Our light weight, translucent, 100% natural imported silk, in a rainbow of colors.
A light weight polyester transparent sheer fabric in a rainbow of soft colors.
Also known as Grid Cloth, it is used for sails and also for diffusion in film and video.
A softer version of sail cloth, it does not make noise when wind-blown or crinkled.
Known as Bobbinette in the film industry, cinenet is an ultra-fine hexagonal net.
Traditional nylon netting creates all kinds of decorative effects. NFR Lavender netting is used in film and video applications.
54" wide, light weight, translucent, 100% natural imported silk.
A light weight, translucent and economical silk substitute in white and black.
A light weight, IFR silk substitute in white, in a wide width.
The widest white synthetic silk available is a superior choice for draping large areas.