20ft Spandex Upright Pole Cover

Bare silver uprights can make a pipe and drape backdrop look unfinished, especially in photos. Each CV Linens™ 20ft Spandex Upright Pole Cover is a stretch spandex sleeve, about 3.5" wide and 20ft long, that slides over an upright and stays put with an elastic band at each end. On a standard 8 ft upright, the extra length bunches into soft gathers that hide the metal and add texture. Choose a color that blends with your drapes or adds a contrasting accent.

What's in This Collection

Every cover in this collection has the same size, fabric, and construction. The only difference is color, so you can choose based on your drapes and event palette.

Each cover is made of stretch spandex and measures about 3.5" wide by 20 ft long. An elastic band on each end helps keep it from slipping, and you need one cover per upright. Colors shown include White, Ivory, Black, Pink, Emerald Green, Red, Navy Blue, and Royal Blue. White is $12.99 per cover.

Use them on pipe and drape backdrops, ceremony and sweetheart table backdrops, photo booths, tent poles, photography stands, and lighting stands.

How to Choose Your Pole Covers

Gathered or smooth. The gathered look in our product photos comes from one 20ft cover on an 8 ft upright. The shorter the upright, the more the fabric bunches and the fuller the gathers look. On a taller upright, the same cover stretches out and shows fewer gathers. If you want a straighter, less bunched look on a short upright, the 10ft Spandex Upright Pole Cover is the shorter option.

How many to order. You need one cover per upright. A single backdrop frame with two uprights and one crossbar needs two covers. A three-panel backdrop with four uprights needs four. Add one or two spares if you are dressing several backdrops for a large event.

Blend or contrast. To make the frame disappear, match the cover to your drapes, such as white on white or ivory on ivory. To frame the backdrop, choose a contrasting color that matches your wedding or party colors, like navy uprights with white drapes. Screen colors can vary slightly, so if an exact match matters, contact our customer care team before you order.

Budget. At $12.99 each for White, covering both uprights on a standard backdrop costs about $26. Since the covers are washable and reusable, that cost spreads out over every event you use them for.

Setting Up and Caring for Your Pole Covers

It is easiest to slide the cover over the upright before the crossbar and drapes go up. Pull it down to the base, secure the elastic end, then work the gathers evenly from bottom to top so the texture looks consistent on both sides of the backdrop.

CV Linens™ describes these covers as wrinkle-resistant, and the gathered style hides most creases from shipping or storage. If you want to freshen them up, use light steam. Do not use a hot iron, because high heat can scorch or melt synthetic stretch fabric and weaken its stretch.

To clean, wash in cold water on a gentle cycle with a mild detergent. Skip bleach and fabric softener, both of which can damage stretch fibers. Air dry when possible, or tumble dry on low heat setting. Store fully dry and loosely rolled or folded so the fabric does not stay overstretched. Our spandex care guidelines cover more fabric-specific tips.

Pair Pole Covers With the Rest of Your Setup

Pole covers finish the frame, but the backdrop still needs the right hardware and fabric. Browse uprights, crossbars, and bases for the frame itself and backdrop drapes to hang from it.

If your backdrop sits behind a head table or sweetheart table, carry the pole cover color onto the table so the whole area looks planned. A table runner in a matching color ties the table to the backdrop, and coordinating cloth napkins repeat the color at each place setting. Metallic charger plates and table centerpieces add height and shine without competing with the backdrop. For the seating in front of it, chair covers and sashes can pick up the same accent color.

For Decorators, Rental Companies, and Venues

Pole covers are a low-cost way to make rental backdrops look finished for every client. Each cover fits any upright in its color, and the style works for weddings, galas, corporate events, and parties. A small stock of neutrals like white, ivory, and black covers most bookings, and you can add accent colors as needed. If you plan to reorder over time, ask our team about color consistency between orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size upright does the 20ft pole cover fit?

The cover measures about 3.5" wide and 20ft long and stretches to fit over a standard backdrop upright, with elastic at both ends to hold it in place. On an 8 ft upright, it creates the full gathered look shown in our photos.

How many pole covers do I need for my backdrop?

One per upright. A standard single-panel backdrop uses two uprights, so you need two covers. Count every upright in your frame, then add a spare or two for large setups.

Will it wrinkle, and how do I fix it?

The spandex is wrinkle-resistant, and the gathers hide most creases. If needed, use light steam only. Avoid a hot iron and high dryer heat, which can melt or weaken stretch fabric.

Are these pole covers flame retardant?

Flame-retardant treatment or certification is not listed for this product. If your venue requires flame-retardant fabric for drapery, contact our customer care team before ordering to ensure you have the required documentation.

Will my order arrive in time for my event?

Orders of $99 or more ship free within the contiguous USA, with some exclusions. Delivery time depends on your location and shipping method so check our shipping and returns page and order early to leave time for a practice setup.