Fred Krieger Fabrics
Journal
Working notes from the fabric house: choosing weights and weaves, reading fire certificates, and specifying cloth that holds up in the theater and the laundry cycle alike.
Latest entries
August 7, 2026
Specifying Hospital Cubicle Curtain Fabric: A Working Checklist
A working checklist for facility managers specifying cubicle curtain fabric: FR fiber content, widths, laundering durability, recycled options, and sampling.
August 7, 2026
Fire Certificates for Fabric: NFPA 701, CAN/ULC-S109, Title 19
What NFPA 701, CAN/ULC-S109, and California Title 19 mean on a fabric flame certificate, how IFR differs from treated FR, and what to ask for when you buy.
August 7, 2026
Stage Velour Weights Explained: 15 oz to 25 oz
A working guide to stage velour weight: what ounces per yard means, where 15, 21 to 23, and 25 oz cloth belongs, and notes on width, IFR, and sampling.
May 29, 2015
Picassos Stage Curtain "Le Tricorne" Three Cornered Hat
Picasso's 1919 ballet stage curtain Le Tricorne, after 55 years at the Four Seasons, goes on view at the New-York Historical Society.
April 19, 2015
8 Things to Know When Choosing Flame Retardant Fabrics For Your Stage
Eight practical checks for flame retardant stage fabric: NFPA 701, state rules, IFR versus treated FR, maintenance, cleaning, and the certificate to ask for.