Film & Television Fabric Solutions
Custom Printing, Scenic Fabrics, Blackout Materials & Fabrication for Film, Television & Streaming Productions
The audience only sees the finished product.
They never see the warehouse that became a courtroom.
The unfinished soundstage that became a luxury hotel.
The black drapery hiding lighting equipment just outside the frame.
The custom printed backdrop that transformed an empty wall into a believable environment.
Film and television production is built on creating worlds, often under impossible deadlines.
At Equus Fabrics, we work with production designers, art directors, set decorators, scenic departments, production managers, studios, broadcasters, and independent filmmakers throughout Canada and the United States. Our role is simple: helping creative teams source, print, fabricate, and deliver the materials needed to bring ideas to life.
Because when production schedules change, suppliers need to move just as fast.
The Fastest Way to Change a Location Without Construction
Not every production has the luxury of building a permanent set.
Many productions need to transform existing spaces quickly while keeping budgets under control.
An empty warehouse becomes a television studio.
A ballroom becomes a political convention.
A community centre becomes a courtroom.
A restaurant becomes a luxury hotel.
Fabric remains one of the most versatile tools available to production teams because it allows environments to be transformed without extensive construction.
Through drapery, blackout systems, scenic fabrics, custom printing, upholstery applications, and room division systems, entire spaces can be reimagined in a fraction of the time required for traditional set construction.
Custom Printing for Production Designers
Production designers rarely want what everyone else already has.
Every project demands a unique visual identity.
A period-correct wallpaper pattern.
A branded corporate environment.
A scenic backdrop stretching forty feet across a soundstage.
A custom restaurant booth fabric.
A casino interior.
A luxury hotel suite.
Instead of spending weeks searching for the perfect material, many productions choose to create exactly what they need.
Using digital textile printing, custom artwork, photography, patterns, scenic graphics, textures, murals, and production-specific designs can be produced on selected base cloths suitable for set decoration and scenic applications.
If it can be designed, there’s a good chance it can be printed.
For production teams, this creates enormous creative flexibility while reducing sourcing challenges.
Blackout, Light Control & Studio Applications
One of the most common challenges in production is controlling light.
Natural daylight can destroy continuity between scenes. Reflections can create unwanted issues on camera. Location shoots often require complete control over the environment before filming can begin.
Blackout fabrics continue to be one of the most requested products within film and television because they provide a practical solution to light control without requiring permanent modifications to a location.
From temporary studio environments to active production facilities, blackout systems remain a critical part of the filmmaking process.
Upholstery, Soft Goods & Set Decoration
The smallest details are often what make a set believable.
A chair.
A curtain.
A booth seat.
A decorative panel.
A textured wall treatment.
Most viewers never consciously notice these elements, yet they help define the authenticity of a scene.
Equus Fabrics supplies upholstery fabrics, commando, decorative textiles, sheers, velours, blackout materials, and specialty fabrics used throughout production design and set decoration.
Whether the project requires a contemporary restaurant, a vintage office, a luxury hotel, or a custom-built environment, material selection plays an important role in creating a convincing visual world.
Built Around Production Deadlines
Film and television schedules rarely operate on comfortable timelines.
Creative direction changes.
Locations change.
Sets get redesigned.
New ideas appear halfway through production.
The reality is that many productions require solutions immediately.
At Equus Fabrics, we understand that schedules are often measured in days rather than months. We work closely with production teams to source materials, coordinate printing, and help move projects forward as quickly as possible.
When possible, we work hard to get you the fabric you needed yesterday.
Because the best suppliers are not simply vendors.
They become part of the solution.
Workroom & Fabrication Support
Many productions require finished products rather than rolls of fabric.
Through our fabrication network and workroom partners, we can assist with custom drapery, scenic elements, blackout systems, room dividers, soft goods, upholstered applications, printed backdrops, and specialty textile fabrication.
Because sourcing, printing, and fabrication can often be coordinated through a single supplier, productions benefit from a more streamlined workflow and fewer moving parts.
Depending on project requirements, fabrication projects are typically completed within approximately two to three weeks following final approval, with rush timelines accommodated whenever possible.
Supporting Productions Across Canada & the United States
Canada has become one of the busiest film and television production markets in North America.
From streaming productions and feature films to commercials, live broadcasts, documentaries, television series, and independent productions, the demand for reliable production support continues to grow.
At Equus Fabrics, we understand that productions do not remember suppliers because of the fabrics they sell.
They remember the suppliers who helped solve problems.
Whether the project requires custom printed scenic fabrics, blackout materials, upholstery solutions, soft goods, stage drapery, set decoration materials, or fabrication support, our goal remains the same:
Helping creative teams build environments audiences believe.