Decorative Drop Paper & Stretch Fabric Ceiling Products from Duo GB Ltd

A range of premium fire rated Drop Paper and specialist textiles (Smoke Out) for stretch ceilings from Procedes Chenel International. These are ideal for a variety of uses, such as digital printing and for producing ceiling architecture. Laser cut paper partitions and illuminated walls can also be created. On the whole, lighted columns and light boxes make good use of the translucent nature of the product. Printable digital textiles and fabrics used for ceiling restoration are also available from a range of technical materials.

On the positive side, the use of Drop Paper techniques and Smoke Out Stretch Ceilings material, stunning results can be achieved as shown in the examples below.

Coloured and White Printable Versions

Drop Screen is a non-woven lightweight (60 gr/m2) material. In truth, its very easy to handle, available in white and 14 vibrant colours at a width of 2400 mm. Suitable for printing with dye sublimation and latex inks.  The material is light and strong. What’s more, the material is easy to cut paper suitable for use as decorative paper ceilings, banners, lampshades and partitions.  Together with 3 fluorescent colours; Yellow, Orange and Magenta called Fluo-Drop.

A La Carte (Drop Paper), a non-woven material made from Cellulose, Polyester and Fibreglass. To clarify, the material has a fibrous feel and comes in a range of 42 striking colours.  It comes on rolls 1550 mm wide, with a minimum order of 25 linear metres.  Printed using dye sublimation or latex inks.  What’s more, it is fire retardant – M1, B1, Class 1, NFPA 701. Ideal for indoor use, such as lampshades, room partitions and temporary screens. In other words, bringing much added colour and texture to any home, interior display, retail space or exhibition stand.

Materials and their practical applications

Drop Jet – Printable

In short, 4 different versions of Drop Jet are available. Produced with or without Fibreglass added.

Designed for large format digital printers such as Solvent, Eco-Sol, Dye-Sub and UV. Ranging in widths and weights of 914 mm (80 & 137 gr), 1270 mm (80 & 137 gr), 1372 mm (80 & 137 gr), 1524 mm (80, 88 & 137 gr) and 2400 mm (88 & 138 gr).

The 80 gr and 137 gr weight material is suitable for Dye and UV printing whilst the 88 gr and 138 gr versions are suitable for Eco Solvent, Solvent and UV printing. This material is fire retardant M1, B1, Class 1 and NFPA 701.

The above picture shows an example of Drop Gondola.

Netted Mesh Fabrics

Drop Net is a knitted mesh fabric. 100% polyester and in this case is ideal for creating semi-transparent screens for interior applications, suspended signs or partition walls for trade shows or exhibition stands.

When printed on the image is visible from both sides.  Suitable for use with inkjet printing, the material is 180 g/m2 and comes in widths of 1800 mm. Most important, it is fire retardant, making it ideal for use in public spaces.

Textile for Stretch Ceilings

Smoke Out is a knitted textile, Trevira CS Polyester Fire rated M1, B1, Class 1 and NFPA 701. The material is suitable for creating stretch ceilings.

Melting lines appear every 300 mm, which enable automatic opening of the material in case of fire. This allows for the sprinklers to activate.  This type of ceiling material is available in either White or Black, at a width of 2800 mm, which when fitted will stretch up to 3000 mm wide.

On the positive side, Smoke Out is ideal for finishing off an exhibition stand, trade show booth or any interior installation by hiding any unsightly wiring or gantries.  Secure the material to a framework or trussing with hook and loop (Velcro), pull taut and trim thus producing a neat and eye-catching conclusion.

Decorative Paper Ceilings & Ceiling Architecture

Drop Stripe is a decorative ceiling display. Formed from weighted parallel stripes of drop paper stretched in the vertical plane and suspended from preinstalled wires or gantries.  This type of ceiling material is compatible with the majority of security and sprinkler systems.  The material is also printable.

Drop Gondola is a looped ceiling finish available in two distinctive styles.  Drop Gondola (lengthwise) is constructed from semi-circles of paper, the ends of which are adhered to a solid curved section and stretched taut using springs to give a permanent tension.  The width-wise version is realised from cut to size strips of paper attached to an upper frame or gantry structure by means of a rigid tube located in a hem fashioned into the material edge.  The curve is formed naturally, the size of loop being dependant on the length of the material used and the width of the structure it is suspended from.

Lighted Drops & Illuminated Features

Duo GB Ltd supply and install custom made illuminated structures. These are bespoke decorative displays for both permanent or temporary purposes. With this in mind, these can be erected in retail areas, museums, conference settings, the home and on exhibition stands.

In reality, by using paper, larger structures appear softer to the eye, because the diffused light. Employing the use of illuminated paper drops or suspended light columns, ceiling areas become more alive, bringing brilliance and sparkle to any featured area beneath them. Varying the shape, size and height makes it possible to create an endless array of ceiling architecture and “chandelier” designs.

The lighting feature is formed from a rigid skeleton and attached or suspended from the ceiling or a gantry. The shades are produced using Drop Paper, which is both durable and fire retardant. The paper is available in various colours, including White and can also be printed on.