scrims

noun

1. 1.A kind of light cotton or linen fabric, often woven in openwork patterns, -- used for curtains, etc,.
2. 2.A large military scarf, usually camouflage coloured and used for concealment when not used as a scarf.
3. 3.A woven, nonwoven or knitted fabric composed of continuous strands of material used for reinforcing or strengthening membranes.
4. 4.A theater drop that appears opaque when a scene in front is lighted and transparent or translucent when a scene in back is lighted.
5. 5.A sheet of gauze etc. used to reduce the intensity of light.