Scrim (material)

Woven material used in theatre and construction A scrim used in an art installation A scrim is a woven material, either of fine or coarse material. Light gauzy material A scrim is a very light textile made from fiber based materials, such as yarn. Since scrim is lightweight and translucent (allowing light to pass through), it is quite often used for making curtains. It is also used for bookbinding and upholstery. Scrims have seen extensive use in theater.[citation needed] It is used in theater for special effects. A very common term typically used for these purposes is called sharks tooth scrim. Weaved scrim is called its name because the weave resembles a set of triangles that resemble a shark's teeth with openings similar in size to a window screen. However, in theater, a scrim can refer to any such thin screen and is made of a wide variety of materials. The most common use of scrim is the 'reveal effect', in which an actor or scene is made to appear or disappear by using the scrim and appropriate lighting. Other common effects include sharp silhouettes, backlit from behind the scrim, or other shadow effects (shrinking and growing a shadow). The bobbinet/bobbinette is a type of s