APV Engineered Coatings to exhibit VYNGUARD® product line at IFAI Expo

October 3, 2016  |  News

APV Engineered Coatings will exhibit its re-released VYNGUARD® performance coatings line at IFAI Expo 2016 in Charlotte, N.C., Oct. 19–21. The line now includes specialty fabrics and leather hide applications. Originally launched for use with non-woven, vinyl substrates, the new line includes sev…
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WeatherMAX 80 fabric warranty extended to 10 years

October 3, 2016  |  News

Safety Components has extended the limited warranty of its WeatherMAX 80 technical fabric to 10 years. The change became effective October 1. UV-resistant WeatherMAX 80 is woven from 100-percent pigment solution-dyed fibers. It has a breathable finish that resists water, dirt and mildew, and is avai…
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Architecture Billings Index slips, overall outlook remains positive

October 1, 2016  |  News

On the heels of six out of seven months of increasing levels of demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) fell just below the positive mark. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine-to-12-month lead time between architect…
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Tensile shade canopy

October 1, 2016  |  Case Studies, Features

New shade sail is an opportunity to extend existing shade coverage while adding additional amenities. Halifax Holiday Park is a campground set in a natural bushland and surrounded by two calm beaches in Nelson Bay, New South Wales, Australia, a popular vacation region for many Australians as well as…
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A case for small fabric structures, Part 2

October 1, 2016  |  Features

The balancing act with new materials for portables. For Harry Osborne, creative lead at SET-Live, the graphic applications and collection of temporary structures throughout the “Google on the Beach 2015” (GoB) event was an exercise in balance. “A balance between getting the most from Anthony B…
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Sunbrella® decorative shade fabrics to debut at IFAI Expo

October 1, 2016  |  News

Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, makers of Sunbrella® fabrics, will introduce two new fabrics into its Decorative Shade Collection at the 2016 IFAI Expo, October 19-21 in Charlotte, N.C. The Decorative Shade Collection, first introduced at the 2014 IFAI Expo, featured fabrics Fundamental, Alloy and Unity…
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Polyfab USA introduces FR Comshade™

October 1, 2016  |  News

Polyfab USA LLC announced that its newly redeveloped FR Comshade will be available from Polyfab distributors across the Americas. The premium shadecloth has passed California State Fire Marshal testing requirements Title 19, Section 1237.1; Original State, after 72 hours Leaching and after 100 hours…
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Iconic PTFE canopy greets and protects travelers

October 1, 2016  |  Case Studies, Exteriors

The San Diego International Airport (SDIA) wanted to make life easier for travelers needing rental cars by providing a one-stop centralized hub that would be quick and easy to access. They developed the SDIA Rental Car Center, a two million square-foot complex that houses all car rental companies an…
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