Photo-catalytic fabric retains color on canvas surfaces

May 1, 2008  |  Marine, Products

Dynastar photo-catalytic fabric, developed by Kanbo, and made with titanium dioxide, enables the canvas surface to keep its original color for years. The titanium layer acts as a photo-catalyst when exposed to UV rays, oxygen and water, renewing the surface. The fabric is hot air and RF weldable. SO…
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Marine shops sail with CAD systems

May 1, 2008  |  Business, Features, Marine

Speed. Accuracy. Replication. This is what you hear when you talk to marine fabricators about CAD (Computer-Aided Design) systems. The time from concept to finished product is faster than ever before. Modification is minimal, if not completely eliminated. Fit is perfect the first time, repeating a p…
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Multi-year event contracts

March 1, 2008  |  Markets, Tents

Because tent rental companies cater to a fluid and unpredictable industry, they value services and practices that can bring stability to their business. One such element that provides security and peace of mind is the multi-year contract. While they certainly aren’t foolproof, multi-year contracts…
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New materials for architectural innovation

March 1, 2008  |  Awnings & Canopies, Fabric Structures

A fountain of light-filled fabric is the center of The Soft House, one of 15 architectural innovations created for the 2006 Intelligent Living by Design exhibit at Germany’s Vitra Museum. The futuristic vision by Kennedy & Violich Architecture (KVA), Boston, Mass., invites visitors to bask in …
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New shades and screens offer efficiency and beauty

March 1, 2008  |  Awnings & Canopies

The days of Grandma’s stiff, vinyl rollup shades and the heavy-duty bug screen you could hardly see through are gone. Today’s shades and screens are made from an array of energy-efficient fabrics and designed with not just functionality but aesthetics, sustainability and even a little fun in min…
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Industry professionals define “green”

March 1, 2008  |  Graphics

These answers indicate the real complexity of the issue. “This is a very complex and unclear issue. There are different levels of green. Obviously there are the three R’s: reduce, reuse, and recycle. Going green involves the product line and business practices—the company’s p…
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Printed foil scrim creates a fitting memorial

March 1, 2008  |  Graphics

By Janet Preus Just over a year ago, the Spanish royal family inaugurated a memorial to honor the victims of the March 11, 2004 terrorist bombing attack at three Madrid train stations. The blasts took the lives of 191 and injured 1,824 more. One might ask how it is possible to adequately represent t…
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Crisis management

March 1, 2008  |  Graphics

By Roy Katz The phrase “What if” is usually associated with financial spreadsheets; however, managers must carefully look at all aspects of their business and constantly ask themselves “what if…?” You can fill in the blanks, since all sorts of unplanned events happen a…
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Olympus Flag & Banner seizes new opportunities

March 1, 2008  |  Graphics

By Lou Dzierzak Founded in 1893, Olympus Flag & Banner printed its first American flag in 1914. More than a century later, the company continues to respond to new business opportunities on the horizon. Located in Milwaukee, Wisc., Olympus Flag & Banner has embraced digitally printed fabrics …
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Using color

March 1, 2008  |  Graphics

Color speaks first to the audience. By Sara Klomp Color plays an important visual role in communication, because it speaks to us in subtle but powerful ways. Color delivers visual interest and can set a sense of order. Using too many colors can reduce readability. Colors should enhance and support a…
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