Draper Viewing Surface Families and Information


OptiView Family (free hanging)

OptiView surfaces are self-supporting and do not require tensioning to lay flat. These front projection surfaces are generally installed on operable roller screens with a dowel. Most surfaces in this group have a tearproof fiberglass base textile. OptiView surfaces are extremely sturdy and suitable for use in a variety of settings.


Matt White XT1000E

The standard to which all other screen surfaces are compared. Preferred viewing surface in educational and commercial markets. A matt white surface diffuses projected light in all directions, so the image can be seen from any angle. Offers accurate color rendition, and superior clarity due to its smooth, non-embossed surface. Requires adequate provision for the control of ambient light in the audience area. Unity gain with a panoramic 180° cone. This surface is GREENGUARD Children and Schools℠ certified.


Contrast Grey XH800E

Smooth grey surface offers excellent resolution and enhances color contrast and black levels in the projected image. Recommended for use with moderate and high output digital projectors. Performs well in conditions of ambient light. Full 180° viewing cone. This surface was previously named “High Contrast Grey.” This surface is GREENGUARD Children and Schools℠ certified.


High Performance XS850E

This premium optical surface offers precise resolution, high contrast, a vivid color palette, and a remarkably broad viewing cone. Also has superior ambient light rejection capability. Recommended wherever room lighting cannot be controlled. Flame and mildew resistant.


Contrast White XH1100E

Diffuse white coating over a grey base material, yields a surface with the best qualities of both matt white and contrast grey screen fabrics. Recommended for use with low to moderate light output digital projectors, where some provision for light control exists. Improves the quality of blacks without affecting whites. Flame and mildew resistant.


Argent White XH1500E

Matt white base material with luminous coating. Offers high reflectivity, while maintaining a broad viewing cone. Provides excellent resolution and color balance. Consider for use with moderate light output projectors in situations where ambient light cannot be adequately controlled. Flame and mildew resistant.


Pearl White CH1900E

Matt white surface with pearlescent surface coating. Offers excellent resolution, color balance and uniformity. Tolerates a higher ambient light level than many front projection screen surfaces. Moderate viewing cone. Flame and mildew resistant.


Glass Beaded CH3200E

Spherical glass beads embedded in surface provide the most brilliant image of any front screen surface, but within a fairly narrow viewing cone. Slight loss of clarity. This surface is retro reflective, so for optimum results, projector and screen should be positioned at approximately the same height. Recommended where ambient light cannot be adequately controlled. Flame and mildew resistant.


Ecomatt XT700E

Ecomatt is PVC free, and is made of 100% polyester yarn. Ecomatt is fully recyclable. Ecomatt offers a pleasant image with accurate color balance over a full 180° field. Reasonable control of ambient light is recommended. Flame retardant and mildew resistant. This surface is Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM—Silver and GREENGUARD Children and Schools℠ certified.


Contrast Radiant CH2700E

Grey underlayment provides superior color contrast. Multilayer technology produces brilliant images within a viewing cone of about 30°. This surface contains microscopic reflective spheres, sealed under a transparent washable coating. Performs well under conditions of uncontrolled ambient light, and offers superior resolution and color fidelity. This is a retro reflective surface, so for optimum results, projector and screen should be positioned at approximately the same height.


Radiant CT2900E

Multilayer technology produces brilliant images within a viewing cone of about 30°. This surface contains microscopic reflective spheres, sealed under a transparent washable coating. Performs well under conditions of uncontrolled ambient light, and offers superior resolution and color fidelity. This is a retroreflective surface, so for optimum results, projector and screen should be positioned at approximately the same height.


OptiFlex Family (tensioned)

OptiFlex surfaces are suitable for tensioning and are available on permanently tensioned screens, tab tensioned roller operated screens, or both. Choose OptiFlex for the flattest front projection viewing surfaces.


Matt White XT1000V

The perfect matt white diffusing surface. Recommended for use with all types of projectors provided ambient light can be reasonably controlled. Reflects a uniformly bright image over complete 180° viewing cone with precise resolution and accurate color balance. This surface was previously named “M1300.” This surface is GREENGUARD Children and Schools℠ certified.


Grey XH600V

Grey front projection surface provides excellent contrast and black reproduction. Intended for use with moderate to high output digital projectors. Grey color enhances color contrast and black levels in the projected image. Also allows for more ambient light in the audience area than matt white surfaces and has a relatively broad viewing cone. This surface was previously named “HiDef Grey.” This surface is GREENGUARD Children and Schools℠ certified.


Pearl White CH1900V

Matt white surface with pearlescent coating. Offers excellent resolution, color balance and uniformity. Tolerates a higher ambient light level than many front projection screen surfaces. Moderate viewing cone. This surface was previously named “M2500.”


CineFlex Family (rear production)

Draper has offered a CineFlex flexible rear projection surface for many years. CineFlex is now a family, offering choices of gain and color to meet a range of rear and dual front/rear projection needs. CineFlex surfaces are available on a wide range of permanently tensioned, portable, and tab tensioned projection screen models.


CineFlex CH1200V

Neutral grey rear projection diffusing surface. Provides high resolution and excellent contrast, even in lighted rooms. Recommended for use with low to medium output projectors. Moderate viewing cone. This surface was previously named “Cineflex.”


CineFlex Dual XT600V

This white projection surface works well for edge matching or edge blending applications, and can be used for front, dual, or rear projection. There is a broad viewing cone and high resolution in both front and rear projection applications. Front and rear gain is virtually identical. Reasonable control of ambient light is recommended. This surface was previously named “Uniflex White.”


CineFlex MH800V

Low gain flexible rear material. Designed for use with high light output projectors and wide audience seating patterns. Offers rich color contrast, well-defined resolution, and a broad viewing cone. This surface was previously named “Low-Gain Cineflex.”


ClearSound Family (acoustically transparent)

All surfaces in the ClearSound family are acoustically transparent. Standard and microscopic perforations are available, and the innovative woven acoustically transparent fabrics—first available through Draper—are also still in the line. The combination of self-supporting and tensioned surfaces means that almost any Draper projection screen model can be provided with a ClearSound surface.


ClearSound NanoPerf XT800V

Microscopic perforations in the fabric create an acoustically transparent surface that does not compromise audio quality when speakers are placed behind the screen, while providing a beautiful image. The projected image is gorgeous, with a full 180° viewing cone and accurate color reproduction. Ideal for home theatre. Not recommended for use in sizes less than 80” wide.


ClearSound Perf XT900V

Flexible matt white perforated surface. Reasonable control of ambient light is recommended. Not recommended for use in sizes less than 80” wide.


ClearSound Perf XT950E

Textile backed matt white perforated surface. Not recommended for use in sizes less than 80” wide.


ClearSound White Weave XT900E

This is the most innovative and versatile acoustically transparent screen material available. Reflects uniform image over full 180° field with accurate color fidelity. Acoustical properties are comparable to the highest quality speaker grille cloth. Some control of ambient light is recommended. Flame and mildew resistant. This surface was previously named “AT1200.” Not recommended for use in sizes less than 80” wide.


ClearSound Grey Weave XH600E

Offers the acoustical properties of ClearSound White Weave XT900E, while providing the best optical qualities of both matt white and contrast grey screen fabrics. Provides vivid color contrast over a full 180° viewing cone. Flame and mildew resistant. This surface was previously named “AT Grey.” Not recommended for use in sizes less than 80” wide.


Chroma Key Family

Blue and Green Chroma key surfaces are available by quotation - contact your Draper representative. Chroma key backgrounds (known as "blue screen" or "green screen") are used in video production and recording.


Chroma Key Blue

“Blue screen” surfaces are used for video production and recording. Chroma Key surfaces can also be used for video conferencing backgrounds. You can change your background image or use live action video footage to make your video conferences more dynamic.


Chroma Key Green

“Green screen” surfaces are used for video production and recording. Chroma Key surfaces can also be used for video conferencing backgrounds. You can change your background image or use live action video footage to make your video conferences more dynamic.


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