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Thinking about fabric longevityAs I have been on a bit of a “green” tangent lately, investigating the availability and viability of “eco-friendly” theatrical fabrics, digital printing inks, etc., it has also lead me to consider the durability and longevity of theatrical drapery fabrics, and how the... |
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Is there such a thing as a “Green” ink for digital printing?As I continue to explore the question of eco-friendly textiles, I have been thinking about digital printing. As more and more artists become interested in protecting the environment, we have begun to have more requests for “green” custom band backdrops. We already have some... |
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Wondering how to clean velour drapes?Cleaning cotton velour stage curtains can be tricky. The biggest issue is flame retardancy. Cotton velours are topically treated for flame retardancy with a water-soluble chemical. This means that, if the fabric is washed, the drape will no longer be flame retardant (requiring c... |
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What does “Eco-Friendly” really mean for stage fabrics?I am starting to hear a lot about “eco-friendly” textiles. My first reaction was, “Yes, of course, eco-friendly fabrics are the way to go.” Use biodegradable fabrics as much as possible. That’s not as easy as it sounds, especially in the theatrical ... |
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I Love Austrians!In my opinion, Austrian drapes are the most beautiful style of custom stage curtains out there. Even if you have never heard the term “Austrian,” I am sure that you have seen one at some point – Austrians are the gorgeous curtains that lift straight-up in a series of soft ... |
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Using Voile in Tour DesignVoile is usually thought of as simply a wedding and special event fabric. It is sheer, soft and floaty. But it actually can be used quite effectively in tours as well. For Rod Stewart’s 2008 tour, we made a series of gorgeous 200% fullness pleated voile drapes. With the en... |
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