Premium Member Joseph Tese Posted October 9, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted October 9, 2019 Hello, Has anyone found material that would be comparable to double bobbinet rags? My fabric store search wasn’t successful. Then there’s the issue of side stitching so it doesn’t tear? For smaller or custom applications not involving a frame maybe this would be useful to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurtis Myers Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Not sure what your application is for this, but you could possibly try non-fabric material like what makes screen doors/windows? I have no idea if it will alter the color or what the general light reduction would be though. I'm not sure why you wouldn't just go with bobbinet? Because of the expense?https://www.homedepot.com/p/Phifer-36-in-x-84-in-Brite-Aluminum-Screen-3000043/100390092?g_store=620&mtc=Shopping-B-F_D30-G-D30-30_23_GLASS_SCREEN-Generic-NA-Feed-LIA-NA-NA-GLASS_SCREEN&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D30-G-D30-30_23_GLASS_SCREEN-Generic-NA-Feed-LIA-NA-NA-GLASS_SCREEN-71700000044150121-58700004608004196-92700038790561217&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrfvsBRD7ARIsAKuDvMOHAUHy5z0xtJRHWsT2pbaj3qmEEo5fs9heG9O7TRzL69NFX88Z1IkaApBbEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Joseph Tese Posted October 14, 2019 Author Premium Member Share Posted October 14, 2019 I think that will increase the moire'. I was trying to see if there was a cheaper alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Conley Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Double is just double the material- two layers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Conley Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 https://www.filmandvideolighting.com/bobbinet-black-fabric-net.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Joseph Tese Posted October 31, 2019 Author Premium Member Share Posted October 31, 2019 On 10/16/2019 at 1:49 PM, Ed Conley said: https://www.filmandvideolighting.com/bobbinet-black-fabric-net.html Thank you. Didn’t see this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Phil Rhodes Posted October 31, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted October 31, 2019 I have seen at least three different types of fabric referred to as "bobbinet." Some of it was just tulle, the stuff they make ballet costumes out of, and you can buy it under that name by the yard; that's what the U.S. film industry seems to mean by the word. I believe the proper textiles terminology requires that bobbinet has hexagonal holes, though the size of those holes varies widely. Other stuff was cotton with larger holes, and then there's the elastic stuff that's used in fibreglass fabrication. That last type, I'm pretty sure, was misapplied as a lighting modified because it is sold as "bobbinet," but in the end you can use whatever you like - so long as it's fireproof. Yes, it is difficult to stitch, but not impossible. Trap it between two layers of cotton tape (not polypropylene webbing, which is much harder to handle) and use a fine pitch. P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Joseph Tese Posted October 31, 2019 Author Premium Member Share Posted October 31, 2019 Thanks, Phil! I didn't realize Tulle was the same thing. That search alone, yields much more results for a DIY application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Phil Rhodes Posted October 31, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted October 31, 2019 Be careful about the fire and heat situation, though. I'm not sure if the stuff used in light control textiles is any different to the commercial grades. I would assume not, on general principle, but it's as well to be sure before risking a safety issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Joseph Tese Posted October 31, 2019 Author Premium Member Share Posted October 31, 2019 Agreed, It seems like some are and some not, depending on material. Polyester is questionable, but if it's Nylon it is most probably flame-retardant. As you said though, always verify prior to purchasing instead of assuming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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