• Home
• Design
• Fabric basics

Fabric basics

• 

  Awnings & canopies

  For decades the choice of awning and canopy fabric was limited to cotton canvas.

  April 1, 2009

• Definitions to know

  A glossary of key terms to know when using fabric.

  April 1, 2009
• 

  Fabric structures

  The material’s role in the structure’s performance makes the selection process especially important.

  April 1, 2009
• 

  Graphics applications

  The key to selecting the proper fabric is knowing the function a banner or graphic element is to perform.

  April 1, 2009
• 

  Photocatalyst technology adds value to fabric

  The word “photocatalyst” may be unfamiliar to you, but it is mentioned frequently in Japan’s business media; it is now well known by most business people in Japan.

  May 1, 2005
• 

  Basalt continuous filament could be the fiber of the future

  BCF has distinct advantages over mineral fibers like carbon, ceramic and glass fibers.

  July 1, 2004
• 

  Japanese fabric companies attempt to develop substitute for PVC

  Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is an extremely popular material used in a wide variety of applications, including construction, industrial fabrics, filtration, medical products, food wraps, toys, and many others.

  March 1, 2003
• 

  Spacer considerations

  Manufactured in a wide range of forms, 3-D fabrics can be used for construction, soil retention or acoustic attenuation

  July 1, 2001
• 

  Revisiting vinyl-coated cotton

  Vinyl-coated cotton still has strong roots in the awning industry, where it’s well-adapted to its niche.

  January 1, 2001
• 

  Utilization of vinyl-coated polyester fabrics for architectural applications—Part 2

  This article covers the issues of wicking, ultraviolet light and weathering, fungus and mildew, flame resistance, cleaning and fabric aesthetics when working with vinyl-coated polyester fabrics for architectural applications.

  September 1, 2000
• 

  Utilization of vinyl-coated polyester fabrics for architectural applications—Part 1

  This article covers the performance properties of vinyl-coated polyester fabrics and their tensile strength, uniaxial and biaxial elongation, dimensional stability, tear strength, coating adhesion, and weldability and seam strength of architectural fabrics.

  July 1, 2000

• Fabric structures are right for any building

  Fabric structures offer a host of benefits to the design, construction and operation of virtually any building. Given the amazing range of fabrics available today, the design possibilities are endless, limited only by imagination. Fabric structures, from simple canopies to shade structures and elaborate fabric elements, provide many benefits: protection from the sun and weather elements; expanded usable and decorative outdoor space; branding, promotion and identification; energy efficiency and much more.

  Bold, vibrant fabric colors and patterns, combined with sophisticated printing technologies and advanced construction techniques provide designers and architects with the necessary basis for creating structures that will dramatically enhance any building’s visual appeal as well as its functionality.

  With the importance in today’s marketplace of branding, fabric structures allow for vivid, colorful messages, identification and promotional markers while offering practical functionality for outdoor areas. Also, the increasing focus on taking advantage of and enhancing both indoor and outdoor environments, affects building owners, occupants and visitors alike.

  Fabric structures also provide the benefits of flexibility, energy and cost efficiency, and the compatibility to be coordinated with any architectural style.

  Tri Vantage, an international distributor of fabrics, hardware and finishing supplies for architectural structures, offers the materials and expertise to help create any type of fabric structure, from very basic, simple structures to eye-catching and stunning platforms that define a building. With in-depth product knowledge and application experience, Tri Vantage personnel offer expert advice and know-how.

  Sponsored by Tri Vantage.

  Learn more…