THE ESSENTIAL FABRICS FOR EVENT DECORATION AND SCENOGRAPHY

In the world of event planning, every detail matters when it comes to creating a unique atmosphere and leaving a lasting impression. Textiles play a key role in decoration and scenography: they dress up spaces, create spectacular backdrops, immersive wall coverings, and transform an ordinary venue into something truly exceptional. At Tissus Print, specialists in custom textile printing, we support small fashion creators, communication agencies, the hospitality, restaurant, and events sectors, and even individuals, to bring their projects to life, even starting from just 1 piece.

Why Choosing the Right Fabric is Crucial in Event Decoration

Fabric is much more than a simple accessory: it is a powerful tool to personalise a space, create a strong visual identity, and capture attention. Whether for a wedding, a trade show, a performance, or a corporate evening, choosing the right event fabric is essential. The uses are multiple: a backdrop for the stage, a wall covering to define a space, tablecloths, drapes, or even furniture covers. Custom textile printing lets you play with colours, patterns, and logos to create a tailor-made world that makes all the difference.

The Essential Types of Event Fabrics

Durable Polyester: The Versatile Event Fabric

When we talk about versatile event fabrics, it’s impossible not to mention durable polyester. This is THE best-seller for those who want to combine practicality, print quality, and controlled budget.

Key Benefits:

• Lightweight and strong: easy to transport, stretch, and set up, even solo.
• Smooth and even surface: ensures faithful reproduction of colours, details, and designs, whether it's a logo, slogan, graphic illustration, or artistic motif.
• Excellent value for money: ideal for projects requiring multiple pieces or large formats without blowing the budget.
• Versatile use: suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings (with the right fixings and protections).

What Projects Can You Create with Custom Polyester?

• A spectacular backdrop for a trade show stand, printed in your colours, with your logo prominently displayed to immediately catch visitors’ eyes.
• Ultra-lightweight kakemonos or roll-ups, easy to install, for commercial events or art exhibitions.
• A custom banner to dress up a reception area, announce a product launch, or decorate a private party.
• A tablecloth or furniture covering to unify brand image at a corporate event, pop-up store, or craft market.
• A photo backdrop (photocall) for wedding or party guests, printed with the couple's names, an event hashtag, or a custom motif.

Who is This Fabric For?

• Small fashion brands looking to create a custom decor for their photoshoots or pop-up stands.
• Communication agencies seeking impactful, customisable visual supports for their clients.
• Private event organisers (weddings, birthdays, parties) wanting a unique decor tailored to their style.
• Restaurants, hoteliers, caterers looking to dress up a space for a special occasion or refresh an area in a snap.

Discover our durable polyester here: Durable Polyester – Custom Print

With Tissus Print, you have the freedom to personalise from just 1 piece, without compromising on quality. Your design, your colours, your ideas come to life on a durable textile, ready to make an impact at every event.

Burlington: The Star of Stage Fabric

When you’re looking for an event fabric that’s both stylish, practical, and affordable, Burlington is an essential choice. It’s a true textile chameleon, perfect for dressing up decor, structuring spaces, and creating custom atmospheres.

Key Benefits:

• Versatile use: suitable for stage backdrops, curtains, hanging drapes, as well as wall or furniture coverings.
• Wrinkle-resistant: even after being folded, it easily smooths out without unsightly creases.
• Easy to wash: just a machine wash, and it’s ready for your next event.
• Lightweight and fluid: drapes beautifully, shapes well, and absorbs light nicely, giving a polished and professional finish.
• Excellent value: one of the most affordable fabrics for a spectacular effect.

What Projects Can You Create with Custom Water-Repellent Fabric?

• A custom-printed tent to welcome your guests in a garden, without fear of a sudden shower.
• Outdoor furniture covers in your colours to dress up a lounge area on a rooftop or terrace.
• An outdoor stage backdrop for a concert or festival, resistant to unexpected drips while proudly displaying your event’s logo.
• Water-repellent tablecloths for a chic outdoor reception under the stars, where every detail counts, even under a capricious sky.
• Printed tarpaulins to mark your spaces, guide your visitors, or highlight your partners, without worrying about humidity damage.

Who is This Fabric For?

• Outdoor event organisers (weddings, garden parties, festivals) wanting to combine style and durability.
• Caterers, hoteliers, restaurateurs setting up outdoor spaces for their clients.
• Communication agencies designing immersive outdoor experiences needing impactful visual supports.
• Creators wishing to offer custom textile accessories (cushions, covers, decorations) adapted to outdoor use.

Discover our custom water-repellent fabric here: Water-Repellent Cotton-Look 200 g/m² – Custom Print

Find all these products in our dedicated event fabric category.

What Projects Can You Create with Custom Burlington?

• A stage curtain printed in your colours or with a striking visual to enhance an artistic performance, fashion show, or conference.
• Elegant, immersive booth backdrops at a trade show where every graphic detail is perfectly reproduced.
• Decorative drapes to transform a plain room into a magical space: weddings, private parties, galas.
• Partition panels in an event space to create distinct areas (e.g., photo corner, VIP lounge, catering zone) while maintaining aesthetic harmony.
• Stage or theatre sets where the fabric must withstand repeated handling and hold its shape beautifully.

Who is This Fabric For?

• Designers and costumiers needing a fluid, easy-to-handle fabric for dressing a stage or creating scenographic elements.
• Event organisers seeking visually impactful decor that’s easy to set up and reuse.
• Event agencies juggling multiple events looking for a reusable, durable, and cost-effective fabric.
• Individuals who want an original photo backdrop, custom-printed curtains, or unique textile decorations for a party or wedding.

Discover our custom Burlington here: Burlington 170 g/m² – Custom Print

Flame-Retardant Fabric: Safety Meets Style

In the world of event planning, safety is non-negotiable — especially when you organise events in public venues (theatres, trade shows, hotels, restaurants, etc.). This is where flame-retardant fabric comes in: it combines custom aesthetics with compliance to fire safety regulations, essential for protecting your project and your guests.

Key Benefits:

• Certified M1 standard or equivalent: fire-resistant, slows flame spread, a mandatory criterion in public spaces (ERP in France).
• High-end look: its dense weave offers impeccable visual rendering, perfect for polished decorations.
• Unlimited customisation: print your logos, visuals, motifs, and colours without compromising on safety.
• Easy to handle and install: flexible, it can be fixed onto structures, partitions, ceilings, or hanging elements.
• Durability: retains its flame-retardant properties over time (depending on use), making it an excellent investment for professionals.

What Projects Can You Create with Custom Flame-Retardant Fabric?

• A giant wall mural printed to decorate the walls of a trade show or exhibition hall, compliant with fire safety regulations.
• An original and immersive stretched ceiling to transform a room’s ambience without breaching regulations.
• Suspended elements (banners, flags, floating structures) above the audience, ensuring safety while proudly displaying your colours.
• Stage drapes for performances, fashion shows, conferences where safety matters as much as aesthetics.
• Stand dressings in collective spaces where flame-retardant materials are required by organisers.

Who is This Fabric For?

• Event agencies wanting to offer their clients compliant, creative installations.
• Hoteliers, restaurateurs, caterers decorating spaces for special events without compromising safety.
• Show and festival organisers dressing stages, dressing rooms, and public areas.
• Exhibiting companies looking to personalise their stand while respecting professional trade show requirements.

Discover our custom flame-retardant fabric here: Flame-Retardant Oeko-Tex 210 g/m² – Custom Print

Water-Repellent Fabric: For Outdoor Events

When you organise an outdoor event, one of the biggest challenges remains... the weather! Whether for a countryside wedding, garden cocktail party, craft market, or festival, you must anticipate the elements. This is where water-repellent fabric becomes your best ally: it resists moisture while offering total customisation, for elegant, made-to-measure decor no matter the weather.

Key Benefits:

• Water-repellent: water slides off the surface without penetrating, ideal for protecting your setups and creations.
• Cotton-like appearance: premium look, pleasant touch, perfect for combining aesthetics and technical performance.
• High-quality customisation: print your logos, motifs, visuals in vibrant colours, even for outdoor use.
• Durability and resistance: designed to withstand outdoor conditions (rain, moderate wind) while remaining lightweight and easy to handle.
• Versatility: usable for small creations (covers, cushions) as well as large-scale decor (drapes, tablecloths, structure coverings).

How to Choose the Right Fabric for Your Project?

To choose the right event fabric, start by defining your needs: indoors or outdoors? What safety constraints? What visual effect do you want? A customised backdrop will highlight a stage, while a wall fabric will add a decorative touch to a reception space. For a small budget, a versatile fabric like polyester will suffice, while for a premium finish, it’s better to opt for specialties like Burlington or flame-retardant fabrics.

At Tissus Print, we advise and support you to find the tailor-made solution that will elevate your event. We print your custom fabrics from just 1 piece, with high-quality inks and finishes.

To explore further, check out our blog article: Create Your Custom Events with Tissus Print.

Conclusion: Bring Your Events to Life with Custom Textiles

At Tissus Print, we believe every event deserves to be unique, memorable, and true to your image. Thanks to our wide range of event fabrics — durable polyester, Burlington, flame-retardant, water-repellent — you have an infinite playground to create immersive atmospheres, make a statement, and enhance your decor.

Whether you’re a designer, agency, hotelier, restaurateur, caterer, or individual, we support you every step of the way: fabric selection, customisation of your patterns or logos, high-quality printing, fast delivery from just 1 piece.

Explore our additional ranges to go even further:

• Discover our promotional textiles for your kakemonos, flags, and custom banners.
• Offer a chic, original souvenir with a custom scarf for your guests.
• Get ready for your summer festivals and events with our tips in 5 Must-Have Textile Ideas for Your Festival.

Need advice? Contact our team to discuss your project or request a custom quote. Together, let’s turn your textile ideas into bespoke reality!

FAQ – Your Questions About Custom Event Fabrics

1. Which fabric should I choose for a professional booth? Durable polyester is perfect: lightweight, easy to install, and very cost-effective.
2. Are the printed fabrics washable? Yes! All our fabrics are printed with high-quality inks, resistant to washing, as long as you follow the care instructions.
3. Can I order just one custom piece? Absolutely! At Tissus Print, we print from just 1 piece, whether you’re an individual or a professional.
4. Which fabrics are authorised in public venues? Flame-retardant fabrics, certified to fire standards (such as M1), are mandatory for dressing stages, ceilings, walls, and suspended elements in public spaces.
5. Which fabrics do you recommend for an outdoor event? Opt for the water-repellent cotton-look fabric, perfect for resisting moisture and enhancing your outdoor setups without worrying about the weather.