Deco Molton is an indispensable material in the events and trade fair sector. It is used daily for finishing touches, temporary solutions, screens and backdrops. Yet there is a big difference in how Deco Molton is supplied. Many professionals still work with rolls of flannel, simply because ‘that’s how it’s always been done’. In practice, however, a bale of flannel often proves to be a much smarter choice.
In this blog, we explain why.
Less bulk, smarter transport
A roll of Deco Molton takes up a lot of space. Due to its length and diameter, transport is inefficient:
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difficult to stack
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often requires extra packaging material
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higher transport costs per metre
A bale Deco Molton is folded compactly and compressed. This offers immediate benefits:
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smaller volume
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more efficient use of pallets
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lower transport and storage costs
For production processes where materials are frequently moved back and forth, this is a major factor.
Cheaper per metre in practice
On paper, a roll may sometimes seem attractively priced, but hidden costs arise during use:
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time lost when unrolling and measuring
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waste from cutting
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damage to the roll
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additional work on site
- higher delivery and storage costs
A bale is cut into strips of fixed lengths of 1 metre. As a result:
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there is virtually no waste
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there is less waste
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you work faster
On balance, it works out cheaper, especially with intensive use.
Deco Molton on a roll: measuring is a faff
Anyone who has ever used a roll Deco Molton will recognise the problem:
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the heavy reel rolls over a dirty surface
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measuring on site is inaccurate
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cutting requires space, time and tools
Unrolling ‘just’ a metre of fabric from a roll is rarely just a quick job. Certainly not at a trade fair stand, backstage or on a set-up day when every minute counts.
Deco Molton in a bale: count, tear, done
With a bale, measuring works fundamentally differently. The fabric is:
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bundled by the metre
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easy to tear by hand with the packaging acting as protection against dirty surfaces
Do you want a piece of Deco Molton?
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You count the number of folds
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Tear it off
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You can carry on straight away
No tape measure, no scissors, no faff. That makes a roll ideal for quick adjustments and last-minute solutions.
Why we at 3BUTE choose Deco Molton in rolls
At 3BUTE, we don’t just look at the product, but also at how it’s used. Rolls Deco Molton is better suited to:
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professional work under time pressure
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efficient transport and storage
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flexible on-site use
This isn’t a marketing ploy, but a practical choice based on experience in the field.