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COVID Tents for Restaurants & Businesses
As winter arrives, restaurants and businesses across the U.S. face limits on how many shoppers, clients, or diners can be inside. Social distancing and mask use are important in the fight to stop COVID-19, but in a small office, or storefront, spacing tables to be at...
Types of White Tarps For Sale at Chicago Canvas
Are you looking for a specific type of white tarp? Chicago Canvas has several tarp options available in a range of colors and sizes. Whether you need a white tarp for a large mural or want a waterproof white tarp, we have it for sale. We also offer custom sizes on...
How Strong is a Tarp?
Tarp strength varies depending on the type of tarp. Because there are so many different types of tarps that the answer to “how strong is a tarp?” isn't simple. It all comes down to how the tarp is used and what the tarp is made of. Types of Tarps To better understand...
Best Snow Tarps to Protect From Snow This Winter
Winter weather hit some areas earlier than expected. Just after Labor Day weekend, Colorado saw its 100-degree weather vanish to make room for a snowstorm that was among the earliest snowfall that state's seen. Since then, winter keeps making appearances throughout...
How to Keep Tarps Clean & How to Care For Your Tarp
A tarp's longevity depends on how well you treat it. Keep it dirty and wet and it's going to wear quickly. Chicago Canvas can help you maximize your tarp's life by directing you to the right tarp for the job. That's an important step in getting the longest life out of...
10 Best Uses for a Canvas Tarp
Canvas is a woven cotton or linen fabric that's used in many different ways. Canvas may be turned into a tote bag or backpack, a surface for painting, tents or equipment covers, and far more. It's a sturdy fabric thanks to the plain weave. You can get colored canvas,...
Choosing the Best Canvas Drop Cloth
During a construction project, a complete transformation of a dated space, or painting project, you need to protect your furnishings, floors, and outdoor spaces. Paint drips seem minimal, but they can be impossible to remove from some finishes. Dark brown stains on a...
COVID-19 Clear PVC Room Divider Curtain Uses
As of August 19th, there have been more than 5.5 million cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. and just over 172,000 deaths. People compare it to the last major pandemic (the Spanish Flu) that killed around 675,000 over two years. As a novel virus, people do not have...
Classroom COVID-19 Divider Curtains for When Kids Go Back to School
Nationwide, school districts are making plans for kids to go back to school. Some districts have already returned, and the spread of COVID-19 is proving to be a concern. To help lower the risk of the spread, school districts are coming up with different ways to...
What is Muslin Fabric?
What is muslin fabric? This fabric guide has the need-to-know info on this favorite textile, including history, types, uses and more.