Most likely not by much but could compromise there diffusion quality with fabric. I would contact RPG they have a large line of possible fabric choices and should guide much better then taking pot luck.
Guilford of Maine is well known for acoustic fabrics. You can find a dealer or try direct - a web search will get you there. There fabric is used for a wide variety of acoustic treatments as well as speaker covers.
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