BEST STARTING POINT
Flamex MC
Choose MC for: broad scenic, display and mixed-material applications.
Common materials: acoustical board, acrylic fabric, bobbinette, brown cardboard, burlap, canvas, cellulosic board, cheesecloth, cotton, duvetyne, felt, gauze, gesso canvas, jute, leather, linen, muslin, paper, pine, plywood, poplin, rayon, scrim, silk, synthetic fabrics, velour, velvet, wool and raw untreated wood.
Application: spray, brush or dip depending on the material and project.
Best if you want the main Rosco Flamex option and are treating mixed scenic or event materials.
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NATURAL FABRICS
Flamex NF
Choose NF for: natural fibre fabrics and selected theatre textiles.
Common materials: bobbinette, canvas, cheesecloth, commando cloth, cotton, cotton lining, cotton velour, duvetyne, felt, gauze, linen, muslin, poplin, rayon, sharkstooth scrim, silk, velour and velvet.
Application: typically spray or dip depending on fabric type and absorption.
Use when the material is mainly natural fibre and a fabric-specific Flamex option is preferred.
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SYNTHETIC FABRICS
Flamex SF
Choose SF for: synthetic fabrics, soft goods, curtains and drapes.
Common materials: acrylic fabric, bobbinette, felt, leather, lycra, nylon, parachute cloth, poly/cotton, polycotton lining, polyester, poplin, ripstop nylon, satin, scenery netting, spandex, synthetic fabrics, synthetic taffeta, velour, velvet and wool.
Application: spray or dip depending on fabric type.
Good for fabric-heavy productions, curtains, drapes and event soft goods.
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DELICATE FABRICS
Flamex DF
Choose DF for: delicate, finish-sensitive or hand-sensitive fabrics.
Common materials: chiffon, china silk, lycra, rayon, silk organza and silk taffeta.
Application: spray or dip after testing a sample.
Best when maintaining the feel or appearance of the material is important.
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PAPER & BOARD
Flamex PC
Choose PC for: paper, cardboard, board and display materials.
Common materials: acoustical board, brown cardboard, cellulosic board, cellulosic material, corrugated cardboard, corrugated paper, craft paper, matte board, newsprint and paper.
Application: spray or brush depending on board weight and absorbency.
Useful for exhibitions, paper props, display boards and cardboard scenic pieces.
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SCENIC TIMBER
Flamex WD
Choose WD for: raw scenic timber and wood-based set materials.
Common materials: acoustical board, burlap, cellulosic board, cellulosic material, craft paper, erosion cloth, hardwood, hay, homosote, jute, leather, luan, pine, plywood and raw untreated wood.
Application: brush, spray or immersion depending on the material.
Positioned here for scenic and stage applications, not broad construction use.
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PAINT ADDITIVE
Flamex PA
Choose PA for: suitable water-based paint systems where fire retardant needs to be part of the painted finish.
Common materials / systems: house paint, latex paint, scenic paint, Rosco Fluorescent Paint, Rosco Off Broadway Paint and Rosco Supersaturated Paint.
Application: mix into the paint system according to product guidance.
Metallic finishes require confirmation before ordering. Speak with CFATS if using metallic paints or pigments.
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