Duvetyne Cloth

What is duvetyne cloth used for?  What is so special about it?  Explain three different uses for it on set and what you should bring in addition to use it.

    A duvetyne cloth is a black flame retardant cloth, which is the same material used on solids and flags. It can be used for a variety of purposes on set. Its so special because they are thick and opaque, preventing light from leaking through, and they are flame retardant so they are safer to use around lights and film equipment. Three different uses for duvetyne on set are to protect walls, black out windows, and to skirt a light. In less professional sets, you can use whatever cloth you want to protect walls, such as socks; however, in professional sets, a duvetyne is standard for this purpose. You can use the cloth to black out windows, which could allow you to film nighttime interior scenes all throughout the day and night without worry of lighting changes. You can also use it to skirt large lights, which can prevent spill. In addition to the cloth, you should also bring clamps and clips so that you can mount the duvetyne for whatever purpose you need it for.