180gsm Flame-Retardant Elastic Stretch Polyester (B1)
Proof before print: every order gets a digital proof for approval. Turnaround: printed in 24–48 h, delivered worldwide in 3–6 days. Trade accounts: volume pricing from 50 sq ft.
Lighter FR stretch knit for framed displays needing fire cert.
A stretch knit that pulls drum-tight into SEG frames and tension structures for a seamless, wrinkle-free face — snaps in tool-free in minutes and the frame is reusable. Certified B1 flame-retardant (DIN 4102) — meets venue and public-building fire codes.
Best for
Trade-show graphics, Stage banners, Media walls, Shop displays.
Key advantages
- Wrinkle-free tensioned finish
- tool-free ~5-minute setup
- lightweight and portable
- reusable frames with swappable graphics
- vivid dye-sub colour. Certified B1 flame-retardant (DIN 4102) — meets venue and public-building fire codes
Specifications
| Material & construction | 4-way stretch knit |
|---|---|
| Weight | 180 gsm (Medium) |
| Print method | Dye Sublimation |
| Print sides | Single |
| Opacity | Semi-opaque |
| Finish & feel | Smooth stretch knit |
| Indoor / outdoor | Indoor |
| Wind & breathability | n/a (indoor) |
| Water resistance | Machine washable |
| Fire rating | Yes (B1) |
| Durability | High (indoor, reusable) |
| Best-use lifespan | Indoor 5+ yrs |
| Recommended finishing | Silicone edge (SEG) or keder |
| Care | Machine washable |
| Eco & certifications | Standard polyester (recyclable); B1 flame-retardant (DIN 4102) |
Good to know
Not ideal for: Outdoor exposure; rigid flat-hang looks. Consider instead: Blockout for opaque double-sided; soft knit for draped backdrops.
How this fabric compares in its family
The nearest lighter and heavier weights in the same family, side by side.
| 180gsm Silk Spandex Stretch Polyester | 180gsm Flame-Retardant Elastic Stretch Polyester (B1)this fabric | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 GSM | 180 GSM |
| Opacity | Semi-opaque, sleek | Semi-opaque |
| Print sides | Single | Single |
| Fire rating | — | Yes (FR) |
| Best-use lifespan | Indoor 3+ yrs | Indoor 5+ yrs |
| Price / sq ft | $7.39 | $2.01 |