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Do Tarps Leach Toxins?
Increasing attention to the dangers of toxins in plastics has people worried. You've probably heard a lot about toxins that leached into foods from plastic containers that are made with PET, polyethylene, PVC, or styrene. Some like DEHP are carcinogens and increase...
Duvetyne for Photography
Whether you're setting up a new studio or need to replace your backdrops, duvetyne is a fabric that's been used in theaters for decades. It's just as helpful in photography work. Have you discovered the reasons many photographers are turning to duvetyne for...
Do Tarps Block UV Light & Sunlight?
In the spring and summer months, the only way to lower your risk of sun cancer and sunburn is by limiting your time in the sun. Sunscreen, when used correctly, reduces the damage that UVA and UVB rays cause. Even with sunscreen, you have to limit the amount of time...
Do Tarps Work for Slip and Slides?
Summer is here. To stay cool on hot days, many kids head for the nearest pool, lake, river, or pond. There's an easier way to stay cool. A backyard slip and slide pairs a waterproof vinyl tarp with flowing water to create a water slide you can set up anywhere. You...
Maximize Your Tarp’s Life – Tips To Get The Most Longevity Out Of Your Tarps
There are two good reasons for making your tarp last. First, it helps you save money. If you're not buying new tarps multiple times per year, you save money. Second, tarps are not recyclable. When your tarp's lifespan is used up, you have to toss the tarp in the...
Best Types Of Drop Cloths For Painting Projects
Drop cloths keep paint splatters off furnishings and floors. Don't start a painting job without first protecting the items in your home or business. When you shop for drop cloths at Chicago Canvas & Supply, you benefit from a great range of fabrics and colors....
Tips For Painting Decorative Backdrops On Duvetyne
When you need a material that blocks out light, duvetyne is perfect. It's the material you often see in theaters that forms the background at the back of the stage. It's also the material that forms a stage's skirting. It's used as a backdrop in photo studios. This...
Tarps For Construction Projects
Construction projects get messy. Dust is just part of it. Paint, grout, joint compound, and stain often splatter. You don't want those substances getting onto new flooring. You also don't want to spend hours having to clean up construction dust and debris. That's just...
Decorative & Safety Features Of Duvetyne
Duvetyne. What do you know about this popular fabric? Merriam-Webster defines duvetyne as a “velvety” and “smooth” fabric. Its sheen is defined as “lustrous.” Typically, this fabric is a cotton or wool twill that is smooth on one side and velvety on the other. It is...
5 Great Ways To Use Tarps & Dropcloths For Spring Cleaning
Seven out of 10 Americans admit they spring clean each year. What are the top reasons for a yearly deep clean? Sixty percent of people admit they do it to really clean their home. After that, decluttering, reducing common allergens, and killing viruses and other germs...