Stage Curtains Can Be Used To Solve A Number Of Problems

Stage curtains have many different uses in the theatre business. The ones that the audience sees the most are the front of house curtains, also known as the auditorium curtains, and are often made of rich fabrics such as velvets to impress theatregoers. These can be very large and very heavy curtains and will need a special track on which to run. In order to be compliant, they also have to be flame retardant, so they can either be made of inherently flame-retardant materials or be treated with chemicals in order to make them so. If they are treated, they can still be cleaned but will need to be retreated after a few dry cleans or on every clean if they are washed.

Stage drapes also have other uses, such as blocking out light and sound from off-stage, and also concealing backstage equipment. They are used at the sides of the stage as borders and legs, and when made from light-masking materials can partially or totally block atmospheric light which has the effect of creating a black box on the stage. They will also prevent a lot of light reflection from the stage itself.

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The Uses Of Black Wool Serge

Black wool serge has been used in the theatre and events industries for years, as it has properties which are great at reducing unwanted sounds and echoes, and it is also useful for keeping out or keeping down light.

Black wool serge curtains are made from sheep’s wool which is woven to produce a fabric which is thick and rich, and is also very durable, which is ideal for controlling acoustics. In addition, the fabric is inherently flame retardant and conforms to BS 5867 Part 2B. However, if you are going to use wool serge for upholstery it will need to be back-coated so that it conforms to BS 5852.

When used to control acoustics, black wool serge drapes can be used around the stage in order to dampen sound travelling and reverberation of sound which can spoil a performance. The thicker the fabric and the more pleats there are, the better it will prevent the sound waves from travelling.

The fabric will also produce a very effective dim-out, although not complete blackout. If you want to completely block any light the curtains would need to be lined.

Wool serge is available in various widths, from 120 cm to 180 cm, and it can vary in weight. The grams per square metre run from 330 gsm up to as much as 1 kilogram, although the average in the industry is 500 gsm. Wool serge is a budget product and therefore ideal for use within the theatre business.