Duvetyne has a matte finish and its high opacity makes it ideal for blocking light.
[6][7][8][9] By the 1930s, however, it was widely noted for its use in constructing theatrical cycloramas[10][11] and theater curtains.
In modern times, fire-retardant black duvetyne is commonly used for curtains, for scenery, and to control light spill.
[12][13] When used in film applications, especially in the eastern United States, duvetyne is also known as "commando cloth".
[14][15][16] In the first season of the original Star Trek television series, the exterior shots of "space" were created by gluing glitter onto black duvetyne.