Materials for photographic backdrops
Choose the material best suited to your way of working
Each material has a different purpose. Foto Premium is ideal for mobile work, Blockout works well with light coming from behind, and Vinyl UltraMat is the best choice when maximum durability and easy cleaning matter most.
Mobility and convenience
Foto Premium Fabric
Flexible polyester knitted fabric with a weight of 280 g/m². It reproduces colors very well, is resistant to creasing, and can be easily stretched on photographic stands.
The best choice if...
- you often transport the backdrop to photo sessions
- you want to be able to fold it
- you want the option of washing and ironing it
- you need large formats
- you want lower shipping costs
Advantages
- accurate color reproduction
- resistance to creasing
- option to add a sleeve for a stand
- convenient transport
Ideal for
- children and family photography
- Christmas photo sessions
- mobile studios
- product photography
No show-through
Blockout fabric with black backing
The material has a white printable surface and a black Blockout layer that effectively limits light transmission. As a result, windows and objects placed behind the backdrop are not visible.
The best choice if...
- you need a non-transparent material
- you photograph near windows
- you need an elegant studio backdrop
- you want maximum light blocking
Advantages
- weight: 260 g/m²
- matte surface
- very good print quality
- suitable stiffness
Information
- shipped in a rigid tube
- folding is not recommended
- can be gently ironed
- washing is not recommended
Maximum durability
Vinyl UltraMat
Thick, matte vinyl material designed for professional photographic backdrops. It is durable, easy to keep clean, and works well both as a photographic wall and floor.
The best choice if...
- you need a durable backdrop
- you want a completely matte surface
- you often photograph on the floor
- you are looking for a material resistant to intensive use
Advantages
- high print quality
- very good color reproduction
- easy cleaning
- shipped in a tube
Ideal for
- photographic studios
- advertising photo sessions
- product photography
- video recording
Quick comparison
Which material should you choose?
For transport and folding, choose Foto Premium. For work with light coming from behind, choose Blockout. For intensive use and floor photography, Vinyl UltraMat is the best option.
| Feature | Vinyl UltraMat | Premium Fabric | Blockout Fabric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Can be folded | No | Yes | No |
| Can be washed | No | Yes | No |
| Can be ironed | No | Yes | Gently |
| Blocks light transmission | No | No | Yes |
| Shipped in a tube | Yes | No | Yes |
| Sleeve for large formats | No | Yes | No |
| Best for transport | No | Yes | No |
| Good as a floor | Yes | No | Yes |
| Reflection reduction | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Matte material | Yes | Yes | Yes |