A ceramic matrix composite seal is disclosed. The ceramic matrix composite seal including a ceramic matrix and a number of ceramic fiber fabrics embedded in the ceramic matrix. The ceramic matrix composite seal is formed into a strip with a desired geometry such that the seal strip is configured to be assembled with a number of components to create a seal between the components.

A photography background mat that rolls up into a cylindrical shape making it easy to transport. The inventive device includes a top layer of woven fabric ideal for a photography background, two or more layers of woven fabric, and two or more layers of adhesive as required to bond all layers of woven fabric. The mat can also include a bottom layer of woven fabric ideal for a photography background, making the mat dual sided. When the user is finished photographing products on the present invention, the user simply rolls up the invention into a cylindrical shape without the mat wrinkling or collapsing into a fold.

The invention relates to a substantially laminary manufacture comprising 2 substantially laminary layers in contact, wherein the layers comprise a woven, hydrophilic material.