Research Article

Lessons from a Space Lab: An Image Acquisition Perspective

Table 1

Survey of commercially available background materials selected based on the market availability.

MaterialFabricPaintPaper

ItemFineshut KIWAMYFineshut SPFlock sheetBlack velvet fabricNeewer background fabricMusou paintBlack 3.0 paintBackground paper
BrandKOYOKOYOKOYOKOYONeewerKOYOStuart SempleSpectrum
CompositionFine urethane foamFine urethane foamRayon-base fabric electrostatically flocked with a low-gloss nylon pileRayon-base fabric/rayon pile, back coated with resinSynthetic resin (acrylic), pigment, antifungal agent, waterAcrylic
Reflectivity (%)0.751.251-50.10.62.5
SpecsThickness:  mm; standard sheet size:  mmThickness:  mm (Fineshut SP0.2); standard size (roll):  mThickness:  mm; dimensions:  m (max. size per roll)Dimensions: 0 m (max. size per roll)Dimensions:  mLightfastness: ASTM class II; a nonwater-absorbent material may require a surface treatment or primerVolume: 0.15 L, 1 L, 6 LBadabing Black; dimensions:  m
Cost (EUR)~90 for  m~280 for  m~230 for  m~460 for  m53.99~270 (1 L)~120(1 L)74.95

As on June 2022.