What event industry pros look for in draping fabrics—and why

June 1, 2026  |  Features

Statement-making draping is reshaping client expectations for events. As event planners use this technique more intentionally to define celebratory spaces, the bar for both design and execution is rising, particularly in tented events.
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How fabricators estimate jobs and ensure profitability

June 1, 2026  |  Features

Fabrication work can be rewarding, but it often includes long hours. Unfortunately, outworking competitors doesn’t always translate into a more profitable operation. Getting estimates right for custom work is essential to run a successful business, but it’s tricky by nature to accomplish because…
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Agriculture fabrics for ever-changing seasons

April 1, 2026  |  Features

Whether traveling the countryside in the United States or around the globe, it doesn’t take long to spot a storage building, livestock or poultry shelter, or agriculture storage structure made of a textile. It could be a framed Quonset-hut style building with a textile skin rather than a metal she…
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What makes Paul’s Custom Canvas so respected

April 1, 2026  |  Features, Perspective

For nearly 50 years, Paul’s Custom Canvas has made a name for itself in Denver, Colo., through steady work and reliable craftsmanship.
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2026 Specialty Fabrics Showcase

April 1, 2026  |  Features, Specialty Fabrics Showcase

Awnings, marine upholstery, outdoor furniture, banners and signs, and more: Regardless of the end product, the fabrics a business needs may have to perform in harsh conditions while still looking good and fitting into a budget. For our annual showcase, 21 companies—the majority of them members of …
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Liberty Awnings and Shades’ Amy Huette shares business tips

March 1, 2026  |  Features, Perspective

In the Valley of the Sun, there’s no shortage of companies selling awnings. That’s why Amy Huette wasn’t quite sure how to respond when about 25 years ago in Colorado, her father proposed a new business venture in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Sitting pretty: Upholstery trends in vehicles

March 1, 2026  |  Features

Manufacturer advancements in upholstery textile technology are enabling fabricators to meet a broad range of end-user needs and to stay on top of the trends popping up in various transportation sectors. While different modes of transportation have their own needs, upholstery trends follow similar pa…
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Businesses boost revenue through value-added services

March 1, 2026  |  Features

For businesses of all sizes, expanding into service-based revenue streams can unlock new income, deepen customer loyalty and even spark spinoff companies.
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