Pre-engineered structures offer budget-friendly custom looks

November 1, 2009  |  Fabric Structures, Projects

Birdair Inc., Buffalo, N.Y., has an impressive portfolio of custom lightweight roofing, shading and tensile fabric structures, designed for malls, stadiums and airports. For customers seeking Birdair’s soaring designs on a smaller scale or with a limited budget, the company offers pre-engineer…
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Architects prepare for disaster

October 26, 2009  |  Fabric Structures, Projects

New York architects Viraline have a plan for repopulating Manhattan — after the hurricane that hasn’t happened yet hits the NYC shoreline causing Katrina-like damage; it could happen. By Mason Riddle In theory, shelter is such a simple, basic concept. When the need for shelter is thrown …
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The UK’s blow-up structures experts

October 15, 2009  |  Fabric Structures

British fabric structures manufacturer Tectoniks is all set to help—bring on the disasters. By David Littlefield Post-disaster accommodation has changed little over the years, and it is easy to bring to mind row upon row of tented structures that spring up to provide quick, temporary and low-c…
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The advantages of inflatable structures

October 7, 2009  |  Advanced Textiles, Fabric Structures, Features

Flexible and economical, air-supported structures fill multiple market niches. By Holly O’Dell When it comes to inflatable products, many people think of bouncy castles, parade floats or dancing tubes used for advertising. But the world of air-supported structures, or inflatables, extends far …
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Heavy-duty knitted shadecloth passes fire resistance testing

October 7, 2009  |  Fabric Structures, Products

Polytex® and Comtex® extra heavy-duty knitted shadecloth have passed 2009 testing for fire resistance performed by the California State Fire Marshal. Both were awarded certificates as “Registered Flame Resistant Products” for meeting the minimum requirements for products identifi…
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Rosa Parks Transit Center opens in Detroit

September 17, 2009  |  Fabric Structures, Projects

Detroit has something to feel good about as the new Rosa Parks Transit Center recently opened to rave reviews. By Bruce N. Wright In a city that was known as the automobile transportation center of the world for much of the twentieth century, the notion of a bus terminal as the key to the future &he…
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Entertainment markets offer manufacturers steady gigs

September 1, 2009  |  Fabric Structures, Features, Graphics, Projects

With a wide variety of fabric applications, the entertainment industry offers sweeping opportunities for manufacturers. By Barb Ernster Entertainment and related markets offer sweeping opportunities for fabric products manufacturers to make their mark. The breadth of the industry extends far beyond …
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Defining PVDF

September 1, 2009  |  Awnings & Canopies, Fabric Structures, Resources

Compiled by Juli Case What is PVDF? PVDF stands for polyvinylidene fluoride, and with a name like that, it probably won’t surprise you to learn that it is part of the fluoropolymer family. PVDF is used as a topcoat, usually on vinyl fabric, particularly for the awning and fabric structure indu…
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Fabric structure allows science museum visitors to experience the human cell

September 1, 2009  |  Fabric Structures, Projects

Science North, a science museum and family attraction in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, wanted visitors to experience the inner workings of a human cell. Its Club Génome exhibit opened in March 2009, a fabric structure and multimedia space where the red glow of blood cells and a hanging nucleus co…
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Moss implements new strategic plan

September 1, 2009  |  Fabric Structures, Graphics, Industry News

Change is rapid within the graphic display business, and Moss Inc., Chicago, Ill., is reorganizing its tensioned graphic structure, printed graphics and display hardware business. The focus of the new plan is to establish key areas of specialization. Moss has created a center for excellence in engin…
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