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Outside the box
November 1st, 2022
At Tentipi, the best-selling product is the Stratus 72, which seats up to 128 people and can be linked to like models to create even more space. Photo courtesy of Tentipi. Back in the day, ordering a tent for a special event meant you could pretty much expect one thing: a basic, boxy structure that […]
Tricky shade projects
September 1st, 2022
Each year, fabricators across the globe set the bar higher by achieving more beauty, functionality and innovation in their shade projects. And each year, the Advanced Textiles Association (formerly IFAI) strives to recognize these industry leaders through its International Achievement Awards (IAA) program. Here, we interview four of last year’s winners about the rewards and […]
Flame-retardant shade sails
June 1st, 2022
Employees at Marlen Textiles conduct final fabric inspections before product is packaged for sale. Over the past year, the New Haven, Mo.-based company has seen significant cost increases for raw materials used in fire-retardant fabrics. Photo: Marlen Textiles As the world continues to call for commercial fabrics that can withstand ever-greater environmental challenges, shade sail […]
Cutting through the fabric ceiling
March 1st, 2022
Faith Roberts, Ltm, MFC, IFM, owner of Ham Lake, Minn.-based Banner Canvas, can think of several examples of gender-based discrimination she’s encountered over her 40-year career. Some struck her as blatantly offensive when she experienced them. Others were less obvious until she really dissected them years later. “Some things I didn’t know were discriminatory until […]