Sharkstooth scrim is the most popular fabric in the gauze family. It can be painted or printed, and with appropriate lighting, it provides excellent opacity and transparency, as well as a wonderful "bleed through" effect. Scrim is used sideways - the width of the material running top to bottom rather than left to right - to ensure that it hangs well and fulfills its lighting purpose properly.
Sharkstooth Scrim
Note: When hung without any side support, sharkstooth scrim manifests an hourglass effect that is natural in the weave. If the sides of a scrim drop cannot be masked and are visible to the audience, we recommend supporting them either with shock cord for stationary pieces or side guides for flying pieces.