Not every fabric prints the same.

The texture, weight, opacity, and performance of a fabric all influence the final result. A vibrant design printed on velvet will look completely different when printed on a sheer, blackout, upholstery fabric, or antimicrobial textile.

At Equus Fabrics, we supply a wide range of printable base cloths for hospitality, interior design, film and television, events, commercial environments, retail displays, and custom textile manufacturing projects throughout Canada and North America.

Whether you’re producing custom drapery, decorative panels, branded environments, acoustic treatments, soft signage, or large-scale hospitality projects, choosing the right base cloth is the first step toward a successful printed product.

What Is a Printable Base Cloth?

A printable base cloth is the fabric used as the foundation for digital textile printing.

Each fabric offers its own unique characteristics:

• Velvet provides rich colour depth and a luxurious finish
• Sheers create light-filtering and decorative effects
• Blackout fabrics offer privacy and light control
• Upholstery fabrics provide durability and structure
• Fire-rated fabrics support commercial and public-space applications
• Antimicrobial fabrics help support hygiene-focused environments

The same artwork can produce dramatically different results depending on the fabric selected.

Fire-Rated Printable Base Cloths

Equus Fabrics offers printable fire-rated fabrics suitable for commercial installations where compliance and performance are important.

Applications include:

• theatres
• hotels
• schools
• churches
• convention centres
• event venues
• hospitality environments

Printable FR options may include:

• IFR Velour
• IFR Fire Velvet
• FR Blackout
• FR Sheers
• FR Polyester Fabrics
• FR Vinyl

Standard Printable Base Cloths

For decorative, retail, residential, and commercial projects, we also offer a variety of printable non-fire-rated fabrics.

Options may include:

• Velvet
• Linen
• Polyester Fabrics
• Sheers
• Upholstery Fabrics

Each material offers a unique appearance, texture, and print result depending on the application.

Antimicrobial Printable Fabrics

For healthcare, hospitality, retirement residences, clinics, wellness centres, and commercial interiors, antimicrobial printable fabrics provide an additional layer of performance.

These fabrics are commonly selected for:

• healthcare environments
• long-term care facilities
• hospitality projects
• divider systems
• waiting areas
• commercial seating applications

By combining custom printing with antimicrobial textile options, designers can create branded environments while maintaining the performance requirements of the space.

Hospitality, Film & Commercial Applications

Our printable fabrics are used across a wide range of industries, including:

• Hotels
• Restaurants
• Film & Television
• Theatre Productions
• Museums
• Event Companies
• Interior Designers
• Retail Environments
• Architectural Projects

From custom printed drapery and acoustic panels to branded hospitality interiors and large-format backdrops, Equus Fabrics helps bring creative concepts to life on fabric.

More Than Just Printing

In addition to digital textile printing, Equus Fabrics can assist with custom fabrication requirements for select projects, helping clients move from printed fabric to finished applications more efficiently.

Canadian Digital Textile Printing

Based in Ontario, Equus Fabrics supplies printable fabrics across Canada and North America.

Whether you need printable fire-rated fabrics, antimicrobial textiles, upholstery fabrics, blackout materials, sheers, or specialty printable substrates, our team can help identify the best base cloth for your project.

Contact us today to request samples, discuss your artwork, or receive a custom quote.