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- Encore™ Velour 15 oz IFR Fabric – 62″ Wide, Black & White – Flame Retardant Stage Curtain Material
Our Encore velour 15 oz IFR fabric is a premium, inherently flame retardant (IFR) velvet-style fabric designed for professionals in the staging, theatrical, and event production industries. With a rich matte finish, soft drape, and excellent acoustical properties, this fabric is a top choice for stage curtains, pipe and drape setups, backdrops, and sound-dampening panels.
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.
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.
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
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
| Property | Value |
| Width | 62.0″ ± 1″ |
| Weight (per linear yard) | 13.75 ± 0.75 oz |
| Weight (per square yard) | 8.0 ± 0.50 oz |
| Construction | Warp Knit Microdenier |
| Flame Resistance | Passes NFPA 701 (Small Scale) |
| Air Permeability | 250 CFM |
| Wyzenbeek Abrasion | Exceeds 60,000 double rubs |
| Martindale Abrasion | 1600 cycles wet / 3200 cycles dry |
| Seam Slippage | Warp: 45 lbs / Fill: 40 lbs |
| Trap Tear Strength | Warp: 13 lbs / Fill: 16 lbs |
| Crocking Resistance | Wet: 3.5 min / Dry: 3.5 min |
CanvasEtc offers in-house cut-and-sew services. We can create:
Custom blackout panels
Stage drapes with pleats or grommets
Pipe-and-drape-compatible panels
Hemmed, weighted, or finished curtains made to order
📞 Call us to discuss your project or request a custom quote.
Looking for a heavier option? Check out our 22oz Velour IFR fabric.
Explore our full selection of stage and theatrical fabrics.
Each linear yard equals 36 inches in length by the full width of the fabric, which is approximately 61–62 inches wide. For example, if you order 5 yards, you’ll receive a continuous piece of Encore velour 15 oz IFR fabric that’s 180 inches long by 61–62 inches wide.
Yes. This fabric is inherently flame retardant (IFR), meaning the flame resistance is built into the fiber itself and will not wash out. It passes the NFPA 701 (small scale) flame resistance test.
Absolutely. Encore velour is machine washable, making it a practical and long-lasting solution for high-traffic environments like theaters, ballrooms, or houses of worship.
Yes. CanvasEtc offers full cut-and-sew services. We can manufacture custom blackout drapes, pleated panels, pipe-and-drape setups, grommet finishes, and more to your exact specifications. Contact us for a quote.
Encore velour 15 oz IFR fabric is widely used for stage curtains, backdrops, theatrical drapes, acoustic panels, pipe and drape systems, and event decor. It’s especially favored in venues requiring both flame resistance and sound absorption.
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