Projector screen fabric is an extremely important determinant of the overall quality of the display. Projector screens outwardly look very simple and it seems as if there is not much to their construction. However, the type of material used in their construction plays an immensely important role because some screens are designed to work in low lighted areas. Generally there are four main categories of projector screen fabrics. Most people do not purchase display screens but construct it by themselves. This allows them to design screens that are perfectly suited to the environment that they are subject to. There are varieties of DIY projector screen fabric available.
The four main categories of fabric for projector screen are matte white, pearlescent, silver and glass bead. A matte white surface is the one with least reflectivity and has a refractory rating of about 5 percent. Such a display stipulates the color black in shades of dark gray and the overall image whether still or moving is not that bright. On the other hand, a pearlescent surface has a much higher reflective rating of 15 percent as compared to matte white surface. Such a screen displays black in shades of dark gray but the overall image is considerably brighter. In an overall sense, this projector screen material provides the best contrast and is very popular amongst people who have constructed home theater systems.
Similarly, a silver screen is an extremely expensive option but has one of the highest reflective surfaces rating of about 30 percent. Black is displayed as medium gray and the overall image upon the screen is extremely bright. Therefore such a screen is typically used in low lighting conditions especially when the lighting within the rooms is dim and cannot be tampered with. However, the only downside to this type of screen is the fact that dark colors appear slightly dull which might not be acceptable to some viewers who are picky about display quality.
Lastly, glass bead projector screen fabric is probably the best and most expensive option available. This has a surface with the highest reflectivity of about 40 percent which means that black will appear as almost light gray and the image will also be very bright. This screen is perfect for displaying movies under conditions of low lighting and bad print. However, most people do not go for this option since it is very expensive and is primarily used under very special conditions. Individuals who prefer bright images usually go for a silver screen.
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