Duvetyne

Duvetyne, or duvetyn,[1][2] (also known as Molton and Rokel[3][4]) is a twill fabric with a velvet-like nap on one side. It may be woven from cotton, wool, orin rare cases, mainly in the early 20th centurysilk. Duvetyne has a matte finish and its high opacity makes it ideal for blocking light.

Although it is most commonly used in the motion picture industry, early sources list duvetyne as a common fabric for dresses, suits, and coats.[5][6][7][8] By the 1930s, however, it was widely noted for its use in constructing theatrical cycloramas[9][10] and theater curtains.

In modern times, fire-retardant black duvetyne is commonly used for curtains, for scenery, and to control light spill. Many commercial lighting flags are made from duvetyne.[11][12] When used in film applications, especially in the eastern United States, duvetyne is also known as "commando cloth".[13][14][15]

In the first season of the original Star Trek television series, the exterior shots of "space" were created by gluing glitter onto black duvetyne.[16]

See also

References

  1. Ionazzi, Daniel A. (1996). The stagecraft handbook (1st ed. ed.). Cincinnati, Ohio: Betterway Books. p. 96. ISBN 9781558704046.
  2. Shaeffer, Clair (2011). Claire Shaeffer's fabric sewing guide (2nd ed. ed.). Cincinnati: F+W Media. ISBN 9781440221125.
  3. http://www.theatricalsupplies.com.au/molton_fabric.html
  4. http://www.specialtyaudiovisual.com/Molton
  5. Sears, Roebuck & Co. Catalog. 1902. p. 9.
  6. Good Housekeeping 67. 1918.
  7. Scribner's 69. January 1921. p. 14.
  8. America's Jewish Journal 57. p. 418.
  9. Curtains and Scenery for Miniature Stage. Popular Science. March 1934.
  10. Koch, Frederick Henry (1935). Play producing for school and little theatre stages. p. 63.
  11. Brown, Blain (1996). Motion Picture and Video Lighting. Focal Press. p. 151. ISBN 0-240-80249-7.
  12. Ferncase, Richard K. (1992). Basic lighting worktext for film and video. p. 43.
  13. Grecco, Michael. Lighting and the Dramatic Portrait.
  14. Monroe, James and Kates, Robert (2005). Art of the event: complete guide to designing and decorating special events. p. 147. ISBN 0-471-42686-5.
  15. Ionazzi, Daniel (1996). The Stagecraft Handbook. p. 96. ISBN 1-55870-404-3.
  16. Clarke, Frederick S. (1992). Cinefantastique 23.