Fabric & Surface – Textile Selection & Pasting Techniques

The Fabric & Surface section of the LanternsArt Knowledge Base provides technical guidance on the materials and techniques that give custom light installations their visual form — the fabric covering that determines appearance, light quality, and weather resistance.

This section covers three core areas: fabric material comparison (silk vs oxford vs PVC mesh and their respective light transmission, durability, and application characteristics), pasting and surface finishing techniques (adhesive selection, stretching methods, trimming, and quality control standards), and UV stabilization and weather resistance (material treatment methods for long-term outdoor exposure).

All technical references are aligned with international standards (IEC/EN/UL) and ISO equivalents to support global project execution.

Explore the topics below to select the right materials for your next installation.