Made in the USA and machine washable, Encore Velour offers durability, elegance, and safety — all in one fabric.

At CanvasEtc, we don’t just sell high-performance fabrics — we partner with professionals across theater, event production, and architecture to create tailored solutions. Whether you’re sourcing Encore velour 15 oz IFR fabric for a university auditorium or a touring concert rig, our team can help bring your project to life.

What You’re Buying

• • • Sold by the linear yard (1 linear yard = 36 inches in length)

    • Fabric width: Approximately 61–62 inches

    • Example:

      • 1 yard = 36″ long × 61–62″ wide

      • 5 yards = 180″ (15 ft) long × 61–62″ wide

    • Fabric is continuous when you order multiple yards.

Key Features of Encore Velour 15 oz IFR Fabric

• • • 15 oz per linear yard (approx. 8 oz/sq yd)

    • Inherently Flame Retardant (IFR) – won’t wash out

    • Passes NFPA 701 (Small Scale Test)

    • Machine washable

    • Soft hand, rich matte finish

    • Excellent acoustical performance

    • Minimal wrinkling due to knit construction

    • Available Colors: Black and White

    • Made in the USA

Ideal Applications

• • • Stage Curtains & Theatrical Drapes

    • Pipe and Drape Backdrops

    • Acoustic Panels & Sound-Dampening Treatments

    • Blackout Drapery for Projection

    • Ballroom and Event Backdrops

    • Houses of Worship, Schools, and Conference Centers

Technical Specifications

If opacity is key a key feature, then use this redpoly premier fabric over banjo cloth.  Roughly 80% opaque premiere drapes are the most popular with designers.

Soft, elegant, flame retardant fabric are the main properties of poly premier and the ideal choice for drapes.

Re-use premier drapes after multiple washings without losing FR properties or color fading.

Use this fabric to make table cloths, wedding curtains, auditorium panels, and other event drapes.

Call about pre-sewn drape panels.

Premiere Fabric Features

Weight: 12.7 ounces per square yard
Width (inches): 60″
Content: 100% IFR synthetic polyester
Coating: None
Finish: Dyed and passes FR(NFPA 701-certs available upon request) standards
Yarn:  IFR polyester
Weave:

Laundering

• Never expose fabric to heat above 140°F
• Excessive heat can shrink fabric and can cause wrinkling
• Never use soap, bleach, or fabric softeners.
• May be dried in a conventional dryer using an air only setting.
• If ironing is needed, use only a cool setting.

Check out our IFR fabric in Black.

If opacity is key a key feature, then use this expo blue poly premier fabric over banjo cloth.  Roughly 80% opaque premiere drapes are the most popular with designers.

Soft, elegant, flame retardant fabric are the main properties of poly premier and the ideal choice for drapes.

Re-use premier drapes after multiple washings without losing FR properties or color fading.

Use this fabric to make table cloths, wedding curtains, auditorium panels, and other event drapes.

Call about pre-sewn drape panels.

Premiere Fabric Features

Weight: 12.7 ounces per square yard
Width (inches): 60″
Content: 100% IFR synthetic polyester
Coating: None
Finish: Dyed and passes FR(NFPA 701-certs available upon request) standards
Yarn:  IFR polyester
Weave:

Laundering

• Never expose fabric to heat above 140°F
• Excessive heat can shrink fabric and can cause wrinkling
• Never use soap, bleach, or fabric softeners.
• May be dried in a conventional dryer using an air only setting.
• If ironing is needed, use only a cool setting.

Check out our IFR fabric in Black.

If opacity is key a key feature, then use this high quality poly premier fabric over banjo cloth.  Roughly 80% opaque premiere drapes are the most popular with designers.

Soft, elegant, flame retardant fabric are the main properties of poly premiere and the ideal choice for drapes.

Re-use premier drapes after multiple washings without losing FR properties or color fading.

Use this fabric to make table cloths, wedding curtains, auditorium panels, and other event drapes.

Please call us at 404-514-7166 if you have questions about or need pre-sewn drape panels!

Premier Fabric Features

Weight: 12.7 ounces per square yard
Width (inches): 60″
Content: 100% IFR synthetic polyester
Coating: None
Finish: Dyed and passes FR (NFPA 701-certs available upon request) standards
Yarn:  IFR polyester
Weave:

Laundering

• Never expose fabric to heat above 140°F
• Excessive heat can shrink fabric and can cause wrinkling
• Never use soap, bleach, or fabric softeners.
• May be dried in a conventional dryer using an air only setting.
• If ironing is needed, use only a cool setting.

Check out our IFR fabric in Black.

If opacity is key a key feature, then use this fabric over banjo cloth.  Roughly 80% opaque premiere drapes are the most popular with designers.

Soft, elegant, flame retardant fabric are the main properties of poly premiere and the ideal choice for drapes.

Re-use premier drapes after multiple washings without losing FR properties or color fading.

Use this fabric to make table cloths, wedding curtains, auditorium panels, and other event drapes.

Call about pre-sewn drape panels.

Premier Fabric Features

Weight: 12.7 oz/sq yd
Width (inches): 60″
Content: 100% IFR synthetic polyester
Coating: None
Finish: Dyed and passes FR (NFPA 701-certs available upon request) standards
Yarn:  IFR polyester
Weave:

Laundering

• Never expose fabric to heat above 140°F
• Excessive heat can shrink fabric and can cause wrinkling
• Never use soap, bleach, or fabric softeners.
• May be dried in a conventional dryer using an air only setting.
• If ironing is needed, use only a cool setting.

Check out our IFR fabric in Black.

Banjo Drape Cloth for Pipe and Drape sold by the yard or the roll.

Banjo cloth is a light weight synthetic polyester IFR fabric. Easily clean and launder this fabric in a conventional washing machine. The textured polyester is the ideal fabric for pipe and drape systems.  Used primarily for exhibition and trade show booths, the IFR (inherently flame retardant) yarn makes the fabric durable and can be laundered multiple times.

Uses for this high quality banjo fabric include banjo cloth drapes, theater curtains, stage curtains, and masking, upscale galas and events, tall skirts, home theaters and much more!

IFR Banjo Drape Cloth Features

Weight: 4.75 oz/ square yard
Width (inches): 48″
Content: 100% IFR synthetic polyester
Coating: None
Color: Expo Blue
Finish: Dyed and passes FR (NFPA 701-certs available upon request) standards
Yarn:  IFR polyester
Weave: Jacquard

Laundering Methods for Banjo Drape Cloth

• Never expose fabric to heat above 140°F during any portion of washing, drying, or ironing.
• Excessive heat can shrink the fabric significantly and can cause wrinkling.
• Use only mild liquid detergent in the water before putting the fabric in the machine.
• Never use soap, bleach, or fabric softeners.
• Dry in a conventional dryer using an air only setting.
• Iron on cool setting only.

You can view all our banjo cloth products here.

*Fabrics are mostly water and flame resistant, but sometimes water and flame proof depending on how long the fabric is exposed to those conditions.*

Banjo Drape Cloth for Pipe and Drape sold by the yard or the roll.

Banjo cloth is a light weight synthetic polyester IFR fabric. Easily clean and launder this fabric in a conventional washing machine. The textured polyester is the ideal fabric for pipe and drape systems.  Used primarily for exhibition and trade show booths, the IFR (inherently flame retardant) yarn makes the fabric durable and can be laundered multiple times.

Uses for this high quality banjo fabric in red color include banjo cloth drapes, theater curtains, stage curtains, and masking, upscale galas and events, tall skirts, home theaters and much more!

IFR Banjo Drape Cloth Features

Weight: 4.75 oz/ square yard
Width (inches): 48″
Content: 100% IFR synthetic polyester
Coating: None
Color: Red
Finish: Dyed and passes FR (NFPA 701-certs available upon request) standards
Yarn:  IFR polyester
Weave: Jacquard

Laundering Methods for Banjo Drape Cloth

• Never expose fabric to heat above 140°F during any portion of washing, drying, or ironing.
• Excessive heat can shrink the fabric significantly and can cause wrinkling.
• Use only mild liquid detergent in the water before putting the fabric in the machine.
• Never use soap, bleach, or fabric softeners.
• Dry in a conventional dryer using an air only setting.
• Iron on cool setting only.

You can view all our banjo cloth products here.

*Fabrics are mostly water and flame resistant, but sometimes water and flame proof depending on how long the fabric is exposed to those conditions.*

Banjo Drape Cloth for Pipe and Drape sold by the yard or the roll.

Banjo cloth is a light weight, synthetic polyester IFR fabric. Easily clean and launder this fabric in a conventional washing machine. The textured polyester is the ideal fabric for pipe and drape systems. Used primarily for exhibition and trade show booths, the IFR (inherently flame retardant) yarn makes the fabric durable and can be laundered multiple times.

Uses for this exceptional banjo fabric material include banjo cloth drapes, theater curtains, stage curtains, and masking, upscale galas and events, tall skirts, home theaters and much more!

IFR Banjo Drape Cloth Features

Weight: 4.75 oz/ square yard
Width (inches): 48″
Content: 100% IFR synthetic polyester
Coating: None
Color: Navy Blue
Finish: Dyed and passes FR (NFPA 701-certs available upon request) standards
Yarn:  IFR polyester
Weave: Jacquard

Laundering Methods for Banjo Drape Cloth

• Never expose fabric to heat above 140°F during any portion of washing, drying, or ironing.
• Excessive heat can shrink the fabric significantly and can cause wrinkling.
• Use only mild liquid detergent in the water before putting the fabric in the machine.
• Never use soap, bleach, or fabric softeners.
• Dry in a conventional dryer using an air only setting.
• Iron on cool setting only.

You can view all our banjo cloth products here.

*Fabrics are mostly water and flame resistant, but sometimes water and flame proof depending on how long the fabric is exposed to those conditions.*

Banjo Drape Cloth for Pipe and Drape sold by the yard or the roll.

Banjo cloth is a light weight synthetic polyester IFR fabric. Easily clean and launder this fabric in a conventional washing machine. The textured polyester is the ideal fabric for pipe and drape systems.  Used primarily for exhibition and trade show booths, the IFR (inherently flame retardant) yarn makes the fabric durable and can be laundered multiple times.

Uses for this high quality royal blue banjo fabric include banjo cloth drapes, theater curtains, stage curtains, and masking, upscale galas and events, tall skirts, home theaters and much more!

IFR Banjo Drape Cloth Features

Weight: 4.75 oz/ square yard
Width (inches): 48″
Content: 100% IFR synthetic polyester
Coating: None
Color: Royal Blue
Finish: Dyed and passes FR (NFPA 701-certs available upon request) standards
Yarn:  IFR polyester
Weave: Jacquard

Laundering Methods for Banjo Drape Cloth

• Never expose fabric to heat above 140°F during any portion of washing, drying, or ironing.
• Excessive heat can shrink the fabric significantly and can cause wrinkling.
• Use only mild liquid detergent in the water before putting the fabric in the machine.
• Never use soap, bleach, or fabric softeners.
• Dry in a conventional dryer using an air only setting.
• Iron on cool setting only.

You can view all our banjo cloth products here.

*Fabrics are mostly water and flame resistant, but sometimes water and flame proof depending on how long the fabric is exposed to those conditions.*

Uses for IFR Velour Stage Curtains

• Theater curtains
• Stage curtains
• Masking
• Upscale galas and events
• Tall skirts
• Home theaters
• Much more!

IFR Fabric Drape Uses

Weight: 8.5 oz/ sq yd, 15 oz/ linear yard

Width (inches): 61

Content: 100% IFR synthetic polyester

Coating: None

Finish: Dyed Red, FR (NFPA 701-certifications available upon request)

Yarn: IFR polyester

Weave: n/a

Other features 15 oz per linear yard, flame retardant, almost 100% opaque

Laundering Directions for Velour Stage Curtains

• Never expose fabric to heat above 140 degrees F during any portion of washing, drying, or ironing.
• Excessive heat can shrink the fabric significantly and can cause wrinkling.
• If detergent is used, add only a mild liquid detergent to the water before putting the fabric in the machine.
• Never use soap, bleach, or fabric softeners.
• May be dried in a conventional dryer using an air only setting.
• Iron cool only.

View our entire collection of IFR fabrics, and learn more about velour on Wikipedia.

*Fabrics are mostly water and flame resistant, but sometimes water and flame proof depending on how long the fabric is exposed to those conditions*