Shiny metal parts often fail to scan. In a field test at a sheet-metal shop, ultra-black fabric on the scanner stage and a change in part orientation removed the reflection gaps, without scanning spray.

Tokyo National Research Institute for Cultural Properties is using ultra-black materials like KIWAMI Fabric and IR Flock Sheet to reduce measurement noise during hyperspectral imaging and cultural preservation research. By suppressing unwanted light reflections in visible and near-infrared wavelengths, these advanced optical materials improve spectral accuracy when analyzing delicate artifacts, textiles, paper, pigments, and historical materials. Discover how ultra-black fabrics are helping researchers achieve cleaner, more precise non-destructive analysis for museums, conservation labs, and imaging applications.

Discover how KIWAMI Fabric, the world's blackest fabric, solves common chroma key problems like color spill and lighting inconsistencies. With 99.9% light absorption, it's an ideal black-screen alternative to traditional green and blue screens, perfect for film, broadcast, streaming, and VTubers working in compact studio setups.

Musou Black Fabric KIWAMI just passed the Oddy Test — the gold standard for material safety in museums and archives. Here's how we tested it, what the results showed, and why it's now a top pick for exhibition and gallery display.