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IFAI announces 2013 ShowStoppers award winners
October 29th, 2013
The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) announces the 2013 ShowStoppers awards for the best of the best new products and services at the Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013 and Advanced Textiles Conference & Trade Show, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. IFAI received a total of 97 entries from 53 companies in this […]
IFAI announces the 2013 International Achievement Award winners
October 25th, 2013
The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) announces the 2013 International Achievement Awards (IAA) for design excellence in specialty fabrics applications, that took place Oct. 24 at the IFAI Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013 and Advanced Textiles Conference & Trade Show, at the Orlando Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. IFAI received a total of 236 entries from […]
Bold and beautiful event fabrics
October 1st, 2013
Event fabrics bring tents to life. By Danielle Beurteaux Textiles can be used to create one-of-a-kind environments for tented events, but successfully combining fabrics, colors and textures with lighting and structure requires an expert understanding of how various elements function in a tent as well as an eye for design. With color trends influenced by […]
Unique structures for a performance art installation
October 1st, 2013
Rainier Industries designs unique interlocking structures for performance art installation. Seven custom-designed, interconnected structures by Rainier Industries, Seattle, Wash., provided the space for a unique experiential performance art installation debuting at the Luminato Festival in Toronto, Ont., Canada, in June. The structures were designed to guide participants through a series of intense exercises and experiences […]
Color change for the dance floor
October 1st, 2013
New peel-and-stick vinyl floor covering from California Portable Dance Floor Co. makes it possible to change the color of a dance floor any time. The roll of peel-and-stick vinyl is 60 inches wide by 55 yards long, and all that is required for installation is to cut the vinyl roll to fit the dance floor […]
Tent decor
October 1st, 2013
The immersive, non-smudge, custom-printable decorative substrate that acts like fabric is now printed with eco-friendly water-based inks on a recyclable PVC-based substrate. The new combination dries faster than the previous product, provides clearer printed patterns or logos (in up to four colors), is water resistant, and includes a California Flame Resistant Certification. SOURCE Velon Designs
Compostable netting
October 1st, 2013
NatureNetting™ is a compostable, plant-based natural netting with high tensile strength and excellent covering characteristics to be used as a mesh cover or barrier fencing, especially for outdoor events. High density mesh allows water and air to pass through freely, is stable under all weather conditions and does not distort when wet. It can be […]
Fire prevention
October 1st, 2013
Industry experts and the California State Fire Marshal work to update flammability document. The California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) is updating its textile flammability document, Title 19, for the first time since 1993. A change to the pass/fail for the small-scale test was drafted in 1993 and has been used by the industry ever since, […]
An app to determine square footage
October 1st, 2013
By Greg Meador Q: Is there an app available to help determine square footage needed for an event? A: What if you could have a near-exact estimate of the space needed for your event? What about a one-stop shop for tents and other rental items? At Mahaffey Fabric Structures we asked ourselves these questions when […]
Bad debt and tax savings
October 1st, 2013
Many business debts can be claimed as tax deductions—if you’re careful. By Mark E. Battersby It’s not always possible to bring all customer accounts to zero, even after friendly attempts at collection. At that point, you have a choice: Write off the account as a bad debt or forgive the debt entirely. Each approach carries […]