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

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*

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 Presidential Blue, 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*

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 Gray, FR (NFPA 701-certs 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*

Velour material weighing 22 ounces per linear yard is heavy-weight and used for a variety of applications. Rich and plush feel great for many projects. IFR (inherently flame retardant) yarn makes the fabric durable and can be laundered multiple times. 100% opaque, this velour material is the ideal fabric for blackout applications and can be used multiple times. Call us for Pipe and Drape Panels, we can customize and sew any width/length drapes.

Velour Material Uses

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

IFR Velour Material Features

Weight: 13 oz/sq yd, 22 oz/linear yard
Width (inches): 61
Content: 100% IFR synthetic polyester
Coating: None
Finish: Dyed Black, FR (NFPA 701-certs available upon request)
Yarn: IFR polyester
Weave: n/a

Laundry Directions

• Never expose fabric to heat above 140°F during any portion of washing, drying, or ironing.
• Excessive heat can shrink the fabric and can cause wrinkling
• If detergent used, add only a mild liquid detergent to 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.
• If ironing needed, use only a cool setting.

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

For a lighter weight velour material consider our 14 oz Velour.

To review and compare our wide selection and other options of Pipe and Drape Flame Retardant Panel Fabric on the largest online fabric store, please click thru this link here.

Uses for IFR Velour Stage Drapes

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

Velour Stage Drape Specs 

Weight: 8.5 oz/sq yd, 15 oz/linear yard
Width (inches): 61
Content: 100% IFR synthetic polyester
Coating: None
Finish: Dyed White, FR (NFPA 701-certs 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 Drapes

• 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
• 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*

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 Black , FR (NFPA 701-certs 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°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*

Our 16 oz Commando Cloth is completely opaque (sometimes known as Duvetyne) and flame retardant (NFPA 701). It is napped (brushed) on one side and dyed black. It is commonly used to completely black out rooms, studios, or movie sets. It is also a prevalent fabric material at trade shows or art exhibitions to avoid outside light. This is the ideal blackout cloth for your specific needs, and can be used against a projection screen with white surface.

Commando Cloth Uses

• Theater curtains
• Blackout Cloth
• Cycloramas
• For Gamers and gaming
• Stage curtains
• Masking
• TV sets
• Movie sets
• Studios
• Museums
• Stage skirts
• Laser rooms
• Blackout drapes

Commando Cloth Features

Weight: 10.5 oz/ sq yd, 16 oz/ linear yard

Width (inches): 54

Content: 100% Cotton

Coating: None

Finish: Dyed Black, Napped one side, FR (NFPA 701-certs available upon request)

Weave: Sateen

If you are looking for other Flame Retardant fabric outside of Commando, please visit our Flame Retardant fabric category 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*

Duvetyne is a material created with a sateen weave that is dyed black, napped on one side (brushed), and has a flame-retardant finish. The woven suede type fabric that is lighter weight and drape-able. The surface is velvet-like to the touch. Duvetyne fabric usually has a matte finish with very high opacity, and it is used in any condition where light needs to be blocked out.

Use this fabric in theatrical cycloramas or curtains for maximum effect. Sometimes this duvetyne fabric is also mistaken for commando cloth, so it is very important to know the linear weight. Duvetyne fabric will block out most light, but not all of it. Our black duvetyne is guaranteed to meet your exact needs, and as we offer both duvetyne by the yard or duvateen roll. For complete blackout fabric please visit our commando cloth page.

How Duvetyne Fabric is Made

At Canvas ETC, we sell 100% cotton duvetyne. This particular fabric is black and weighs 12 oz. per linear square yard. The fabric is napped on one side and fire resistant. NFPA 701 certifications are available upon request (more on this below).

The weaves are sateen. This means the weave structure uses spun yarns instead of a filament. Warp is floated over weft as opposed to plain weaves (over, under structure).

Duvetyne Fabric Uses

Duvetyne fabric is a wonderful option for many different applications and projects. Some uses for duvetyne are:

• Stage/ Theater Curtains: Duvetyne fabric has been used for cinema and stage for years! Our duvetyne is sturdy and can be used in a multitude of stage and theater treatments. It can also be used for theatrical cycloramas. Our selection of fabrics can be your biggest star in your next upcoming stage or motion picture project!
• Drapery: Making drapery with our fabric has never been easier. This fabric can be sewn into amazing drapery for indoor or outdoor treatments. It can be used to block out light. Duvetyne makes great blackout curtains or unwanted light.
• Cycloramas: Cycloramas are large curtain walls. They are commonly called “cyc’s” and used for stage productions. It can be used to create the illusion of a sky, and it is often front or back lit depending on the fabric opacity.
• Masking: Masking is used in cinema to create definition on a projected film or image. Masking can be done at the top or sides.

NFPA 701 Standards

Our duvetyne fabric is National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 701 certified. This is a widely-used standard for fabrics manufactured for public spaces including: churches, schools, theaters, etc. It is required by law in many areas. All fabrics must meet the following criteria as per the 701 standards:

• After flame of less than 2.0 seconds
• The char length must not exceed 6.5 inches
• Fabric cannot keep flaming after reaching the floor (in a test chamber)

You can learn more about this safety standard at the NFPA website.

Duvetyne Fabric Features

Weight: 8.5 oz/ sq yd, 12 oz/ linear yard

Width (inches): 54

Content: 100% Cotton

Coating: None

Finish: Dyed Black, Napped one side, FR (NFPA 701-certs available upon request)

Weave: Sateen

Other Features of Duvetyne: 12 oz per linear yard, napped and flame retardant

Not sure what fabric is right for you? Contact our customer service professionals for assistance.

Learn more about Duvetyne at 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*