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Find out all about Form’it shape-memory fabric: M1 fire safety standards, hand-finishing, care and reuse.
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Form It is an innovative textile material with malleability and shape-memory properties, allowing it to be shaped and retain the form given to it. It is designed for professional decoration, scenography, retail, exhibitions and other creative applications.
Shape-memory textile is a flexible material that can be manipulated into different forms and retain the shape created. This makes it suitable for creating customised three-dimensional structures and decorative installations.
Form It can be used for interior decoration, scenography, exhibitions, retail displays, events, window displays, artistic installations and other professional decorative projects.
Form It is designed for businesses and professionals including architects, interior designers, scenographers, event companies, exhibition designers, retailers, visual merchandisers, museums, theatres and creative agencies.
Yes. Form’It is easy to work with and can be cut, folded, glued and sewn, while its malleability allows users to create customised shapes and structures.
Yes. Shape retention is one of the defining characteristics of Form’It, allowing businesses and designers to create three-dimensional forms without using conventional rigid decorative materials.
Yes. Form’It can be customised using water-based or acrylic paints, and selected products can also be digitally printed.
Yes. Its lightweight, shapeable and customisable properties make it particularly suitable for retail environments, shop windows, visual merchandising and branded displays.
Yes. Form’It is particularly useful for temporary exhibitions, events and installations because it is lightweight, compact, adaptable and reusable, making it easier to transport, install and store.
Yes. Form’It is designed to be lightweight and compact. The company states that a 3 m × 3 m wall constructed using a Form’It product can weigh approximately 6 kg.
Yes. Reusability is one of the key advantages of Form’It. The material can be folded, stored and reused for different installations and projects, helping businesses reduce waste and storage requirements.
No. Form'it is entirely hand-shapeable at room temperature. You do not need heat guns, specialized tools, or curing chemicals to mold it. It holds its shape immediately after being manipulated by hand.
Form’It products are designed to offer resistance including flame-retardant and water-repellent properties. Specific technical characteristics can vary between products, so businesses should check the specification of the material selected for their project.
Yes. Form'it complies with strict European safety standards and carries the M1 fire-retardant certification (equivalent to B1 or Class A standards). This makes it fully compliant and safe for use in theaters, public exhibitions, museums, and commercial retail spaces.
Form’It focuses on reducing environmental impact through certified materials, French manufacturing, reusability, low-volume transportation and upcycling opportunities. Its textile bases are stated to be OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Class 1 and REACH compliant.
Yes. Because of its durable aluminum core, Form'it can be flattened out, reshaped, and adapted for different projects multiple times. This makes it a highly cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to single-use polystyrene or plaster props.
Form’It products are designed and manufactured in France, with the company based in Alsace. The company combines textile expertise with industrial manufacturing processes.
Form'it is primarily designed for indoor use in theaters, studios, and retail windows. While it can withstand short-term outdoor events in dry conditions, prolonged exposure to heavy rain, strong winds, or extreme moisture is not recommended without specialized protective coatings.
Businesses interested in using Form’It can contact the company to discuss their project, required finish, quantity and technical requirements. Form’It currently lists a broad range of finishes, including stone, wood, moss, ice, water, earth, metallic effects and canvas.