Westcott X-Drop Wrinkle-Resistant Backdrop Sweep 5' x 12' (Select Colour)
The Westcott X-Drop Wrinkle-Resistant Backdrop Sweep 5' x 12' is a larger, more versatile background designed for photographers and content creators who need extra coverage for full-length subjects. Featuring an integrated sweep that extends down onto the floor, it creates a smooth, seamless transition from background to base, making it ideal for full-body portraits, fashion, product photography, and video. Available in High-Key White, Neutral Grey, Rich Black, and Chroma-Key Green, it offers the same wrinkle-resistant, reflection-free, machine-washable polyester fabric as the standard X-Drop, while providing greater creative flexibility in both studio and on-location setups.
The Perfect Backdrop For
- Portrait photographers shooting full-length images with a clean, seamless look
- Studios and traveling photographers needing a portable sweep-style backdrop
- Product photographers requiring floor-to-background coverage for ecommerce and catalog work
- Content creators and video professionals who want more usable space in frame
Key Features
- Available in a variety of colours
- Sweep-style design for seamless background-to-floor coverage
- Wrinkle-resistant, reflection-free polyester fabric
- Machine-washable for easy maintenance
- Generous 5' x 12' size ideal for full-length portraits and product photography
- Lightweight design weighing approximately 1 kg
- Built-in metal grommets for secure mounting
- Integrated pole pocket for flexible hanging options
- Folds down for easy transport and storage
- Compatible with X-Drop and X-Drop Pro backdrop stands, sold separately
- Chroma-Key Green version includes 25 free CloudKO Lite green screen extractions
Choose the Right Colour for Your Workflow
High-Key White is ideal for clean, modern full-length portraits, ecommerce, and video work. The sweep design makes it easy to achieve bright, seamless results without visible transitions.
Neutral Grey offers excellent control and versatility. It can be lit to appear light or dark, making it well suited to portraits, interviews, and commercial work where flexibility is key.
Rich Black is perfect for dramatic full-body portraits and low-key lighting, allowing the background to fall away cleanly while maintaining a professional finish.
Chroma-Key Green is designed for compositing and background replacement. The even colour and sweep layout simplify lighting and subject separation for both stills and video.
Easy Setup in Any Location
The backdrop includes metal grommets and a pole pocket, allowing it to be mounted quickly on an X-Drop or X-Drop Pro Stand, or hung using wall hooks. The fabric stretches smoothly to create a professional sweep without the creases, tearing, or bulk associated with paper backdrops.
Lighting Control and Creative Flexibility
The solid colour surface is easy to light and responds well to gels and background lighting. By adjusting the distance between your subject, backdrop, and lights, you can control tone and contrast, or add subtle gradients and vignettes while maintaining a seamless look from top to floor.
Easy Green Screen Removal with CloudKO Lite
The Chroma-Key Green version includes 25 free green screen extractions using CloudKO Lite by 36Pix, available as a web-based tool or Adobe Photoshop plugin. The software automatically masks subjects, reduces colour spill, and removes shadows while preserving fine detail for natural-looking composites.
What’s Included
- 1 × 5' x 12' Westcott X-Drop Wrinkle-Resistant Backdrop Sweep in selected colour
TFC’s Verdict:
If you regularly shoot full-length portraits or products, this sweep version of the X-Drop backdrop is a smart step up. It delivers the same easy setup and portability as the standard X-Drop, but with added flexibility thanks to the extended length and floor coverage. Clean, reliable, and easy to manage, it is an excellent alternative to paper rolls for photographers and creators who want consistent, professional results without the hassle.
MPN: High-Key White Sweep (577S), Neutral Gray Sweep (620S), Rich Black Sweep (578S), Chroma-Key Green Sweep (579S)
