Da-Lite > Educational Materials > Selecting Front Projection Screens for Today's Presentation Applications Screen Fabric Descriptions and Specifications DA-LITE Screen Company has pioneered projection screen surface technology. The following descriptions of front projection screen surfaces provide specific benefits depending on your Presentation Media application. Consult the "Screen Surface Decision Matrix" and recommendations to determine your specific requirements. (Note: Specifications are subject to change) Matte White One of the most versatile screen surfaces and the number one choice for situations where ambient light is controllable. Its surface evenly distributes light over a wide viewing area. Colors remain bright and lifelike, with no shifts in hue. Screen surface can be cleaned with mild soap and water. Flame retardant and mildew resistant. Gain - 1.1 Viewing angle -50° Glass Beaded A glass beaded screen surface has the ability to achieve a higher gain by reflecting more of the projected light back along the projection axis. Glass beads impregnated in the screen's surface provide additional internal reflectance providing an unparalleled screen surface for vibrant, lifelike color reproduction at moderate viewing angles. Not recommended for areas where the screen will be subject to abuse or soiling. Gain 2.5 Viewing Angle - 30° Video Spectra 1.5 This screen surface is especially designed for demanding video and overhead LCD panel projection applications where a balance of higher gain and greater viewing angle is required. The special Pearlescent surface may be cleaned with mild soap and water. Flame retardant and mildew resistant. Gain - 1.5 Viewing Angle - 35° Super Wonder-Lite Super Wonder-Lite employs a scientifically designed ridged lenticular pattern, embossed into an aluminum vinyl and textile laminate. Its free from objectionable glare and hot spots, even in partially darkened rooms. It's washable and mildew resistant. Not available on all screen types since the material needs to be tensioned. Gain - 1.8 Viewing Angle 40° Da-Mat A screen surface with a smooth, white, suede vinyl finish for precise image reproduction. Provides an exceptional wide angle of view with little loss of resolution. It is a highly flexible fabric and may be folded or rolled. Flame retardant and mildew resistant. Can be cleaned with soap and water. Gain 1.1 Viewing Angle 50° Pearlescent A screen surface utilizing unsupported vinyl creating a very smooth Pearlescent coating that provides high reflectivity and brilliance without loss of image quality or resolution. Can be washed with soap and water and is flame retardant and mildew resistant. Gain - 2.0 Viewing Angle 35° Cinema Vision A unique unsupported vinyl surface that offers a bright, uniform image with no color shift no matter at what angle you view the image. Can be washed with soap and water and is flame retardant and mildew resistant. Gain - 1.3 Viewing Angle 45° High Power This screen surface is a technological breakthrough, providing the reflectivity of a glass beaded surface with the ability to clean the surface when required. Its smooth textured surface provides the highest gain of all types of screen surfaces with a moderate viewing angle. Can be washed with soap and water is flame retardant and mildew resistant. Gain - 2.8 Viewing Angle - 25° <--previous page introduction glossary     For pricing information, please contact Media Fabricators, Inc. via e-mail at [email protected] or via telephone at 323 937 3344.