Flannel is an indispensable material in the event and exhibition industry. It's used daily for finishing touches, temporary solutions, screens, and decor. However, there's a significant difference in how flannel is supplied. Many professionals still work with rolls of flannel, simply because "that's how it's always been done." In practice, a bale of flannel often proves to be a much smarter choice.
In this blog we explain why.
Less volume, smarter transport
A roll of flannel takes up a lot of space. Its length and diameter make transport inefficient:
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difficult to stack
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often extra packaging material required
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higher transport costs per meter
A bale of flannel is compactly folded and compressed. This provides immediate benefits:
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smaller volume
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more efficient pallet use
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lower transport and storage costs
For productions where material often moves back and forth, this counts for a lot.
Cheaper per meter in practice
On paper, rolled flannel may seem attractively priced, but hidden costs arise in use:
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time loss when unrolling and measuring
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cutting loss
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damage to the roller
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additional actions on location
Flannel is pre -punched to fixed lengths of 1 meter . This ensures:
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there is hardly any measurement error
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there is less waste
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work faster
All in all you will be better off, especially with intensive use.
Rolled flannel: measuring is a hassle
Anyone who has ever worked with rolled flannel will recognize the problem:
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the roll rolls on
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measuring on location is inaccurate
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cutting requires space, time and tools
Pulling a meter of fabric off a roll is rarely quick. Especially not at a trade show booth, backstage, or on a setup day where every minute counts.
Flannel bale: count, tear, ready
Flannel works fundamentally differently. The fabric is:
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beaten per meter
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clearly noticeable in the fabric
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easy to tear by hand
Would you like a piece of flannel?
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You count the number of strokes
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You tear it off
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You can go straight through
No measuring tape, no scissors, no hassle. That makes bale flannel ideal for quick adjustments and last-minute solutions.
Ideal for dynamic productions
In the practice of events, something always changes:
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a wall needs to be finished slightly differently
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an opening must be temporarily shielded
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a cable duct must be neatly concealed
Flannel fits perfectly into that dynamic. You grab what you need, in exactly the right length, without waste or wasted time.
Why we at 3BUTE choose bale flannel
At 3BUTE, we don't just look at the product itself, but also at its use. Bale flannel is better suited for:
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working professionally under time pressure
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efficient transport and storage
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flexible use on location
It's not a marketing ploy, but a practical choice based on experience in the field.
Conclusion
Rolled flannel is familiar, but baled flannel is smarter. Less volume, lower costs, faster work, and above all: simplicity when it matters most. In a sector where time, space, and overview are scarce, this makes a world of difference.