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Case studies and knowledge pieces from the makers
What we know about stage drapes, written down: how fabrics behave, what fire ratings certify, and how to care for what hangs. And when a production like Moulin Rouge! The Musical calls on the workshop, the case study lands here.
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The Drape Selector
Spec your drape
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Answer five quick questions. The Drape Selector matches fabric, fullness and opening style to your space, then turns it into a spec ready to send to the makers.
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Case studies & knowledge
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Drapes & Upholstery for Moulin Rouge! →
Every soft good for the Australian debut - house curtains, auditorium dressing and tufted velvet upholstery - sewn through lockdowns and delivered to spec.
The Soft Scenery Behind MJ the Musical →
Complex printed soft scenery built to international design references on a compressed timeline, from fabric sourcing to stage-ready delivery.
Velvet vs Wool vs Molton: How to Choose the Right Fabric →
Three workhorse stage fabrics with three different jobs. How they differ in look, weight and light control - and which one your space actually needs.
How to Care for Your Stage Drapes →
Drapes show their age quietly: wear, colour loss, compliance risk. Care habits by fabric type, and the signs a drape is due for attention.
What Do Fire Ratings Actually Mean for Stage Drapes? →
IFR, DFR and NDFR decoded: what AS 1530.2 actually tests, and why certification must cover the finished drape, not the fabric alone.
8 Drape Opening Styles for Stages Across the World →
Traveller, guillotine, tableau, kabuki and more: eight ways a stage curtain can open, and where each mechanism earns its place.
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Fabric families, weights, widths and fire ratings for everything we make, in one reference.
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