I currently have a white fabric backdrop. It’s good for storage and transporting since it is relatively light and can be folded. I love how I can use it on the floor and also to hang up against a wall. However I hate that it wrinkles so much and takes forever to iron out on shoots. I also hate that it doesn’t hang perfectly and you can still see some waves and wrinkles in the fabric.
I want to get a new backdrop to avoid the current problems I have. This new backdrop would have to meet the following requirements:
- Doesn’t wrinkle or crease easily
- Hangs nicely straight off a stand and doesn’t have waves like a fabric one does
- Doesn’t have any glare or reflective
- Is nice and huge, however can also be used in small, tight locations
- Something that can also be used on the floor
- Can be cleaned/washed easily
- Relatively easy to store and transport
saying that it is fabric is too generic. the properties of fabric are not the same across the several different types. I would assume that you are talking about muslin. Canvas has different qualities. As does polyester. All are used for backdrops.
You are probably looking for fleece-backed polyester like the Titanium cloth from Backdrop Outlet. This is not an endorsement for them. I have several of them, but they (BDO) are a pain to deal with in ordering and customer service. They travel well. They do drape somewhat. And they can be laundered. They have a some spring to them so you can tension them with clamps and sandbags to pull out wrinkles.