Tissue Lame Fabric
Specifications
- Width: 45"
- Fiber Content: 51% Nylon, 49% Metallic
- Fabric Weight: Very Light Weight
- Fabric Care: Dry Clean only
- Application: Accessories, Apparel, Christmas Decorations, Costume/Cosplay, Crafts, Crafts, Event Decorations, Flag and Banner, Gift & Food Packaging, Tablecloth, Tops & Shirt, and Theater Drapes & Backdrops
- Characteristics: Metallic, Shiny, Sheer, and Shiny
Tissue Lamé is a very lightweight 70-GSM, high-shine fabric made by weaving metallic mylar with nylon filaments. It is known for its intense, "glitzy" reflection and a unique structure that resembles metallic tissue paper. It has a brilliant, reflective metallic sheen that is typically identical on both sides. Made in Japan, the fabric is crisp and paper-like with a subtle pebbly texture. It is extremely light 70-GSM made in Japan and can range from semi-sheer to solid, depending on the light reflection off the fabric.
Due to its dramatic visual impact, tissue lame is primarily used in industries where "spectacle" is the goal:
Tissue Lamé Fabric is widely used for Fashion, Costume, Cosplay, Accessories, Drapery and Overlays, Theater accents and Dance wear.
Costumes & Theatrics: It is a classic choice for stage outfits, dancewear, cosplay, and superhero capes because it is flashy but light enough for movement.
Event Decor: Frequently used for table runners, overlays, and chair sashes. It is also a staple for wedding backdrops and ceiling drapes because it reflects lights beautifully.
Tissue Lamé Fabric Top Decorative Applications
- Backdrops & Photo Booths: Because it reflects light so intensely, it is used to create "shimmer walls" or eye-catching focal points behind head tables.
- Table Scaping: It is a favorite for table runners and overlays, especially for theme parties (e.g., Hollywood Glam, Space, or Holiday events). Its crispness allows it to be "scrunchied" down the center of a table to add texture and glitz.
- Ceiling Swags: Since it is extremely lightweight, it can be hung in long, sweeping lengths across large ceilings without putting stress on support wires, providing a dramatic metallic glow.
- Balloon & Floral Accents: It is often cut into strips to create metallic tassels for giant balloons or used to wrap the base of floral arrangements to hide unsightly foam or plastic.
- Chair Sashes: It is used for crisp, stiff bows that hold their shape better than satin, giving chairs a sharp, tailored look.
Maximum Reflection: It offers the highest level of light reflection of any non-mirrored fabric, making it perfect for dimly lit venues with colorful up-lighting.
- Ease of Sculpting: Its crisp, paper-like hand means it stays where you put it—if you pleat it or fold it, it holds that shape better than "flowy" fabrics.
- Affordability: It provides a "luxury metal" look for a fraction of the cost of real metallic-weave textiles.
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Variety: It is available celebratory colors that can be coordinated with other fabrics like satin or sheers.
Fashion Accents: While too fragile for most structured everyday wear, it is used for evening wear accents, trims on formal gowns, and high-shine accessories like party clutches.
Holiday & Crafts: Its "antique" metallic look makes it popular for holiday ornaments, flags, and decorative banners.
We offer 50-yard rolls of Tissue Lamé Fabric at wholesale prices for your manufacturing, event decorations, fashion and décor projects. Larger quantities are usually available greater than seen on product inventory displays, so don't hesitate to contact us for availability or special orders.
Please note: Our wholesale rolls come pre-packaged directly from the mill and “may” contain a seam. Unfortunately, we do not know which rolls may have a seam nor where in the roll they may be. No credits are available if you receive a seam as this is considered normal wholesale fabric conditions.
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Tissue Lamé is a very lightweight 70-GSM, high-shine fabric made by weaving metallic mylar with nylon filaments. It is known for its intense, "glitzy" reflection and a unique structure that resembles metallic tissue paper. It has a brilliant, reflective metallic sheen that is typically identical on both sides. Made in Japan, the fabric is crisp and paper-like with a subtle pebbly texture. It is extremely light 70-GSM made in Japan and can range from semi-sheer to solid, depending on the light reflection off the fabric.
Due to its dramatic visual impact, tissue lame is primarily used in industries where "spectacle" is the goal:
Tissue Lamé Fabric is widely used for Fashion, Costume, Cosplay, Accessories, Drapery and Overlays, Theater accents and Dance wear.
Costumes & Theatrics: It is a classic choice for stage outfits, dancewear, cosplay, and superhero capes because it is flashy but light enough for movement.
Event Decor: Frequently used for table runners, overlays, and chair sashes. It is also a staple for wedding backdrops and ceiling drapes because it reflects lights beautifully.
Tissue Lamé Fabric Top Decorative Applications
- Backdrops & Photo Booths: Because it reflects light so intensely, it is used to create "shimmer walls" or eye-catching focal points behind head tables.
- Table Scaping: It is a favorite for table runners and overlays, especially for theme parties (e.g., Hollywood Glam, Space, or Holiday events). Its crispness allows it to be "scrunchied" down the center of a table to add texture and glitz.
- Ceiling Swags: Since it is extremely lightweight, it can be hung in long, sweeping lengths across large ceilings without putting stress on support wires, providing a dramatic metallic glow.
- Balloon & Floral Accents: It is often cut into strips to create metallic tassels for giant balloons or used to wrap the base of floral arrangements to hide unsightly foam or plastic.
- Chair Sashes: It is used for crisp, stiff bows that hold their shape better than satin, giving chairs a sharp, tailored look.
Maximum Reflection: It offers the highest level of light reflection of any non-mirrored fabric, making it perfect for dimly lit venues with colorful up-lighting.
- Ease of Sculpting: Its crisp, paper-like hand means it stays where you put it—if you pleat it or fold it, it holds that shape better than "flowy" fabrics.
- Affordability: It provides a "luxury metal" look for a fraction of the cost of real metallic-weave textiles.
-
Variety: It is available celebratory colors that can be coordinated with other fabrics like satin or sheers.
Fashion Accents: While too fragile for most structured everyday wear, it is used for evening wear accents, trims on formal gowns, and high-shine accessories like party clutches.
Holiday & Crafts: Its "antique" metallic look makes it popular for holiday ornaments, flags, and decorative banners.
We offer 50-yard rolls of Tissue Lamé Fabric at wholesale prices for your manufacturing, event decorations, fashion and décor projects. Larger quantities are usually available greater than seen on product inventory displays, so don't hesitate to contact us for availability or special orders.
Please note: Our wholesale rolls come pre-packaged directly from the mill and “may” contain a seam. Unfortunately, we do not know which rolls may have a seam nor where in the roll they may be. No credits are available if you receive a seam as this is considered normal wholesale fabric conditions.