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Matthews 12x12' Overhead Fabric - White Artificial Silk

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Matthews 12x12' Overhead Fabric - White Artificial Silk
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Matthews Artificial Silk Overview

Also known as "Rags" these are the materials that are tied to the Butterfly/Overhead frame.

For many years, only the basic materials were used such as scrims to reduce light, silk to diffuse light and solid to eliminate light.

More recently many new materials have been added to allow many degrees of diffusion (Grid Cloths, Black Silks, etc.) plus many new reflective materials are now available to make large reflectors for both sunlight and artificial light such as Matthflectors, Grifflectors and Lames.

Matthews Artificial Silk Specs

Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.325 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
20.4 x 12.4 x 2.8"

Matthews Artificial Silk Reviews

Worked well, very pleased

By James
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-10-16

Worked well for diffusing very harsh over-head warehouse lights in our new alternate photo-shoot area. We rigged it canopy style without a frame and fit both of our photo shoot backdrop areas under it - a 10' x 20' and a 10' x 10' furniture and smalls/art stations. Did the trick! Good quality, purchase rigging at local hardware big box store - job done!

Great tool for making Light!

By Ken
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-12-01

Have consistently chosen Matthews products over the years and still have the majority of those 25 years later!

See any errors on this page?

How many stops of light does this cut? Half? ...

How many stops of light does this cut? Half? Full? You'd think they post these obvious details in the product descriptions.
Asked by: Anthony
Matthews artificial silk cuts 1.6 stops. There's a fabric specifications section on the Matthews Studio Equipment website containing all this information.
Answered by: Matthews Expert
Date published: 2024-07-26

How many seams does the 20x20 artificial silk ...

How many seams does the 20x20 artificial silk have?
Asked by: shadab
The following unit is held together by two very thick inseams that hold fabric together.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2021-09-05

Does it comes with ties?

Does it comes with ties?
Asked by: fernando
Mine came in a plastic bag with white rope ties, and the ties are made from a nice material too.
Answered by: Edward
Date published: 2021-01-19

Does this silk include a storage bag?

Does this silk include a storage bag?
Asked by: Alan
no
Answered by: Michelle
Date published: 2022-11-10

Is it cloth, or plastic/nylon material?

Is it cloth, or plastic/nylon material?
Asked by: Ulises
My guess is it's polyester or something similar. Great scrim though.
Answered by: Dennis
Date published: 2021-01-18

Is the fabric silent or only for indoor use ...

Is the fabric silent or only for indoor use recommended?
Asked by: Ramon
Artificial Silk is a naturally silent material, good for both indoor and outdoor use.
Answered by: Matthews Expert
Date published: 2021-03-20

question

Does this fabric have seams?
Asked by: Mark
I was told it didn't... but it did... I think one at 10'
Answered by: John J.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

does it come with a bag for transport?
Asked by: robin
Bags are extra.
Answered by: Matthews Expert
Date published: 2018-08-27
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