by Brad Mangurten | Jun 23, 2015 | Outdoor Fabrics
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Sun Shade Cloths are often times made of woven polypropylene shade cloths and used for many applications to repel heat. CCS’s Sun Shade Cloths offer sun protection by blocking 85% of UVA & UVB rays. Woven...
by Brad Mangurten | Jun 9, 2015 | Blog, Canvas, General, Scrim, Theater Fabric
What Is The Difference Between Flame Retardant And Inherently Flame Retardant Theatre Fabric? Fabrics are an important element in theatre and arts. However, determining the proper type of fabric can sometimes be challenging, especially when it comes to differentiating...
by Brad Mangurten | May 26, 2015 | Blog, Paracord
History Paracord (parachute cord, para cord or 550 cord) is a lightweight nylon rope that was first used in World War II by the US military. Paratroopers as well as other militants found this light cordage to be very versatile due to its strength and elasticity....
by Brad Mangurten | May 12, 2015 | Canvas, General, Muslin, Scrim, Theater Fabric
Guide to Selecting the Ideal Fabric Type for your Theater Curtains Let me set the stage for you. Big production coming up and your job is to buy the fabric to make theater curtains. You are clicking from site to site, trying to figure out which fabric is going to be...
by Brad Mangurten | Mar 23, 2015 | General, Theater Fabric
Chicago Canvas had the pleasure of exhibiting at USITT’s Stage Expo March 19-21. From costume displays to gorgeous fabrics, the Stage Expo always provides a dynamic hands-on environment to learn about the latest happening in the entertainment industry,...