Learn something new every day More Info... by email Scrim, also
commonly referred to as gauze, is a type of strong, coarse
cotton material made with a rectangular weave. This makes it
look similar to a screen used in a window. The material is
commonly used for making curtains, but is also used for
upholstery, in bookbinding, and in theater in order to help
create special effects. When used for this last purpose, it is
typically referred to as sharktooth scrim. Many people believe
that scrim is an ideal material for curtains because it is
lightweight and translucent. It can also appear opaque when lit
from the front at a diagonal angle, but when lit from behind, it
becomes transparent. This characteristic makes it particularly
useful in theater, because it can be lit from the front in order
to block the audience’s view of what is taking place on the
stage when scenes are changed. When the fabric is lit from
behind, the audience can once again see what is taking place
behind it. Scrim and another material calle