Muslin Fabric – The Unsung Hero of Events, Theatre, and Design
Muslin: it’s not fancy, it’s not flashy — but it’s essential.
At Equus Fabrics, we carry 100% cotton muslin fabric in both flame retardant and non-flame retardant options, and trust us, this is one of those fabrics people return to again and again once they know its magic.
Why? Because muslin does so much more than you’d expect.
What Is Muslin Cloth For?
If you’re wondering what people actually do with muslin, here’s the short answer:
Pretty much everything behind the scenes.
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Scenery and Set Decoration → Theatre, film, TV, photo shoots — muslin is perfect for creating scenic backdrops, stage flats, and textured surfaces. It takes paint beautifully and hangs like a dream.
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Event Decor and Draping → Need large fabric panels for covering walls, softening a venue, or dividing a space? Muslin gives you wide, seamless coverage with a crisp, natural look.
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Panels and Wall Coverings → Designers love muslin for adding dimension to plain walls or creating custom fabric installations.
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DIY Projects and Arts → Whether you’re a craftsperson, costume maker, or DIY decorator, muslin is your blank canvas.
Available Widths Include:
And here’s something you may not know:
We stock muslin not just in standard widths like 118” and 126”, but also in massive widths up to 396” — yes, 33 feet wide! — making it perfect for covering truly large spaces without seams.
- 118” Muslin
- 126” Muslin
- 144” Muslin
- 165” Muslin
- 204” Muslin
- 244” Muslin
- 396” Wide Muslin
Is Muslin Expensive?
Good news: muslin is one of the most cost-effective fabrics you can buy — especially when you’re working on a large-scale project.
It’s often cheaper than fancy decorator fabrics because it’s meant for versatility and utility, not luxury. But don’t let the price fool you: high-quality 100% cotton muslin, like the kind we stock at Equus Fabrics, is strong, reliable, and professional-grade.
If you need flame-retardant certification for commercial or public spaces, we’ve got that option ready for you, too.
FR & Non-FR Muslin Available
We carry:
- Flame Retardant (FR) Muslin
- Non-Flame Retardant Muslin
- Natural Cotton Muslin
- White Muslin
- Select theatrical colours
What Is Muslin Cloth for Baby?
You’ve probably seen muslin used in baby products:
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Swaddling blankets
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Burp cloths
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Lightweight covers
While muslin is also commonly used in baby products due to its breathable cotton construction, the muslin we supply at Equus Fabrics is primarily intended for theatrical, event, scenic, and decorative applications.
Proudly Shipping Across the USA and Canada
Whether you’re a theatre company in New York, a decorator in Toronto, or an event planner in Vancouver, we ship muslin fabric across Canada and the United States — fast, reliable, and with personal service you won’t get from a faceless online warehouse.
We work with:
Scenic shops
Theatre companies
Event rental companies
Set decorators
Designers and artists
And because we offer varied roll sizes and custom widths, we can handle projects big or small.
Why Choose Equus Fabrics for Muslin?
Simple: we know fabric.
We’ve been supplying North America’s creative industries for over 30 years, and muslin is one of those humble materials that has stood the test of time.
Whether you need a few yards for a backdrop or massive rolls for an event install, you’ll get:
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Quality-tested cotton muslin
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Flame retardant or non-FR options
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Bulk discounts for wholesale buyers
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Fast shipping across the USA and Canada
Let’s Get You the Right Muslin
Not sure which width, roll size, or flame rating you need? Our team is happy to help.
Reach out today for a quote, sample request, or advice on your next project.
At Equus Fabrics, we don’t just sell muslin — we supply the creative backbone of theatre, events, and design across North America.

4 Responses
Hello
I am building some theatrical flats and looking for muslin to cover them. I am looking for 60 m of heavyweight 56 “ NFR muslin.
Thank you!
Thanks so much for reaching out. We just sent you an email regarding the NFR muslin. We might have something suited to your needs.
Hi, I am looking for pricing a lead time for the Muslin FR fabric.
Hello Jeff. Thanks for reaching out. We have a lot of differnt types of Muslin fabric. We just sent you an email to find out more so I can get you some pricing. We look forward hearing back from you. Equus Team!