Westcott Black X-Drop Backdrop Kit

Westcott Black X-Drop Backdrop Kit - 150 x 370 cm sweep

The 150 x 370 cm extra-long sweep is the defining choice in the Westcott Black X-Drop Backdrop Kit: it provides a generous black field behind and below your subject. Westcott pairs the backdrop with an X-Drop stand, so this is a complete background system rather than a cloth on its own. The black background suits portraits where you want the setting to recede, and product photographs where a dark backdrop is part of the look. Its extended length also covers more of the scene for full-length portraits, instead of stopping at the waist or knees. That range is useful in a home studio, a compact portrait space or a location setup where one background needs to work across different framings. The kit also includes white and gray fabrics alongside the black one, giving you three background colours in the package; this page is for the black kit. For head-and-shoulders portraits, the dark backdrop frames the subject without adding competing detail. The long sweep is its key advantage, though you’ll need room to store a longer piece of fabric between shoots.

What it does

• Aluminium X-Drop stand: The kit comes with its own stand, made from aluminium. That makes this a background setup you can take to a shoot, rather than a fabric purchase that depends on a separate support.
• Eyelets at both ends: The backdrops have attachment eyelets along the top and bottom. They provide clear fixing points for hanging the fabric on the X-Drop system, keeping the way it attaches straightforward.
• 100% polyester fabric: All three backdrops are made from polyester. It’s a washable fabric, so the background can be cleaned after a shoot rather than treated as a disposable studio surface.
• Resists reflections: The cloth is specified to resist reflections. That matters when you’re working with lights near the background: the fabric is less likely to return distracting reflected light into the frame.
• Wrinkle-resistant finish: The fabric resists creasing, helping the background look tidier when it’s set up for a portrait or product shoot. It’s a useful quality in a kit that’s meant to travel and be put away again.
• Washable, quick-drying fabric: After washing, the material dries without creases, according to the supplied product information. That keeps routine care simple and avoids having to store a freshly washed cloth damp.
• Lightweight and packable: The system is described as lightweight, and the included carry bag holds the kit for transport and storage. It’s intended for location work as well as a fixed shooting space.

What's Included

• Westcott Black X-Drop Backdrop Kit
• Aluminium X-Drop stand
• White backdrop
• Black backdrop
• Gray backdrop
• Carry bag

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Westcott
• Model: Black X-Drop Backdrop Kit
• Type: Backdrop kit with stand
• Backdrop dimensions: 150 x 370 cm
• Colour of this kit: Black
• Other backdrop colours in the kit: White and gray
• Backdrop material: 100% polyester
• Stand material: Aluminium
• Fabric properties: Wrinkle-resistant and resistant to reflections
• Care: Washable; dries without creases