Does this fabric allow light to pass through it? I need black fabric that can block all light.
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If you are using it in an average lighted room it blocks the light. However, I just held it up to the window and to a light bulb and light does show through.
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Well, transparent would imply completely see-through. It's sort of semi-transluscent depending on what is behind it. I used the material to backlight a projector image through a window and you could see the image clearly on the other side. Lookingout through the window or into the house however, you couldn't see anything. If it is stretched tight over something darker than the white fabric, you may be able to see underneath.
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We use our backdrops against a wall so nothing bleeds through. I'm sure light would bleed through if there was a window behind it since it is only muslin.
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I have the natural light shade. It doesn't block all light out like a blackout curtain. I do live on a corner street and have car headlights all the time. It does keep most of those lights dimmed at least.
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I bought a blue one, and it is VERY see through. I am not sure about the black. Sorry!
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Light does escape through, in very minor ways. I use it to grow and to dry, both of which require periods of darkness. I am not a skilled photographer so if tiny bits of light isn't ok, I'd pass this tent up.
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No, its thin but it is good quality fabric...not thin enough to see through however.
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Complete. Absolutely No light penetrates the Double Fabric comprised of a Silver colored taffeta nylon layered over a solid Black layer of taffeta nylon. It's for Both Wet & Sunny Weather, It's Baffled at the top to allow wind to escape thus preventing it from turning inside-out, And be aware that since it is Designed to be used on a Golf-Course, it has Acrylic Ribs rather than metal to prevent Lightening Strikes. ;-) It's feels softer & weighs less than one would expect.
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The panels have translucent material, I believe it's rice paper. It let's some light through but you can't see through it, except maybe slightly at the joints.
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No. You can see light if its in front of the panel, but it's not transparent which I take to mean easily seen through. If you sew, it's like an interfacing that's dense.
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It feels more like a thick dryer sheet. It does let light through a bit, but not completely. I really like mine a lot!
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Hi Kate, I just purchased one and I would say yes. It is like a sleeve or sock that slide over the frame and fastens under the bottom tube of the frame. The back part is black stretchy nylon and would block most if not all light from the back. Of course you most likely would be using it in too bright of light.
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Just tested the pillow cover with a very dark navy cloth, and it doesn't show through, although not as bright as with the white pillow. It's a wonderful tight woven fabric.
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It does let some light through. It's papery, kind of like on those Chinese-style lanterns. You can't see through it at all though.
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It dims the light. However if your wanting a total non see thru shade. This isn't it. If your a seamstress or know one. You could have an outdoor fabric attached to the inside view. And that would solve privacy issue. A solid color close to the shade color would be nice. Hope this helps ya out :-) It is The Best by far @ blocking out the sun... Couldn't sit on screen porch in afternoon before purchasing 2 of these.
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You cannot see through this. It completely blocks the view. We also just didn't like the way it looked and ours came with ties only -- no Velcro -- so it was difficult to attach. However, if you just want a piece of canvas to block the sun, it will do that.
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No, the fabric is an open weave that allows air and water to pass through, but stops 97% of the UV........