The 5 x 7' neutral gray X-Drop Background is a wrinkle-resistant 100% polyester backdrop that can be used for headshots, product photography, weddings, or general commercial photography. It comes with a 2" pole pocket plus grommet holes on both the top and bottom to make hanging easy and eliminate the need to establish a top or bottom orientation. When it gets dirty, it can be machine washed on cold and tumble dried on the low setting. Ostensibly, it's designed to work in conjunction with the Westcott X-Drop Background System, but it will work on any suitable background support system.

Works with Most Backdrop Systems    2" Pole Pocket    Top/Bottom Grommet Holes    Wrinkle-Resistant Polyester    Machine Washable

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does everything fit in the carrying case?

A: Fits well, just fold the drop cloth nicely because it will wrinkle.

Q: 2. Will this work with the x drop system that came with the 5x12’ drop? I don’t need a longer drop and would prefer to go with 5x7’ for my second drop. The description says this 5x7’ works with the 5x7’ system but looks like the same only no material for a “floor drop”

A: Yes it will. There is one X-Drop frame (Westcott Part #570X) and both the 5x7 and 5x12 work with that frame.

Q: 3. How big are the grommets?

A: Is that the inside diameter? Would a 1/2" grommet fit the X-drop system?

Q: 4. How much front-to-back floor space does this use when set up? That is, if I set this up with the back leg of the stand flush against a wall, how far out from the wall is the front face of the backdrop? Thanks.

A: It's an approximation but the stand is fairly wide when extended. I'd say about a 4 foot square area required. I allow min 4 feet to the subject and another 4 or 5 to the camera. I typically tell clients that for shooting the head and shoulders type work I do, that I need an area about 16 feet by 8 feet to allow for the green screen setup and a few lights. The other thing you should know is that it is fairly lightly constructed. Handled with care it's fine but it likely wouldn't survive some serious man handling. I've used this in travel shoots about 15 times now and it's served me very well.

Q: 5. How far down the 13 ft. of this backdrop are the bottom grommets located?

A: The grommets on the Westcott X-Drop Pro Wrinkle-Resistant Sweep Backdrop Kit (Chroma-Key Green, 8 x 13') are placed approximately 1" from top.

Q: 6. what is the footprint of the stand?

A: The foot print of the stand is 61 x 64”.

Q: 7. Can I buy the different backgrounds separately?

A: Yes, they have a good selection of backgrounds, including green screen. About $50 each.

Q: 8. Do you need to light it like you would with paper background to get it pure white?

A: Yes, bright even lighting will produce a clean white.

Q: 9. On the image, the backdrop is vertical (portrait). Can it be rotated and be horizontal (landscape)?

A: Nope, the grommets sewn into the backdrop are located at the top and bottom. Also, don't expect to use this backdrop for any application where the bottom will be visible, the backdrop does NOT extend all the way to the ground.

Q: 10. Is this the same material as the Westcott 130 Digital Background? If not, how does it compare?

A: Yes, those two items are from the same material.