There are a variety of covering materials for flying model aircraft and display models that require a covering. If you want a classic doped finish, you can use tissue, silkspan, silk, Sig Koverall or Stits fabric. Tissue is for use on very small models or larger, fully sheeted models.

The different types of aircraft fabric coverings include: Cotton: A lightweight and economical option. Cotton-polyester blend: Has the durability of polyester and the breathability of cotton. Polyester: A strong and lightweight option that has gained popularity in recent years.

Actually, you can use polyester dress lining and baslarite...iron it down on the glued parts, shrink it with a heat gun...and you can use dope to finish/seal it. I have used lightweight Terylene cloth as covering on 3 of my current planes.