Why Use A Sunshade

Written by: Brad Mangurten |

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 Shade Cloths are made … []

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Flame Retardant Inherently Flame Retardant Curtain Fabric

Written by: Brad Mangurten |

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 between … []

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What is Paracord

Written by: Brad Mangurten |

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 … []

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Stage Curtain Comparison Chart

Written by: Brad Mangurten |

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 … []

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CCS Theater Fabric Stage Expo 15

Written by: Brad Mangurten |

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, including audio, … []

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Roof Leak Diverters

Written by: Brad Mangurten |

Calendars around the world say that winter is scheduled to end soon. As the snow and ice melt, as much as you don’t want it, your roof might SPRING A LEAK.  What a mess! There is a unique, simple to … []

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Muslin-Fabric-Backdrop

Written by: Brad Mangurten |

Muslin. What exactly is it and where do we use it? Muslin really is a generic term for a wide variety of cotton fabrics often referred to as sheeting.  This fabric is closely woven which gives it a pure starched … []

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Best-Curtain-Fabric

Written by: Brad Mangurten |

What Fabric is Best for Your Curtain Project There are several things to consider when choosing the fabric for your curtain. What is the purpose of the curtain? Here are some choices:

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How-to-Measure-Curtain-for-Track-System

Written by: Brad Mangurten |

MEASURING THE CURTAIN & OTHER CLUES FOR INSTALLING ON YOUR TRACK SYSTEM You have now planned your track system and are ready to measure for your curtain.

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Mapping-Curtain-Track-System

Written by: Brad Mangurten |

MEASURING YOUR SPACE FOR A CURTAIN TRACK SYSTEM First of all – relax, this is very simple. If you are doing a single run, simply measure from one end (the beginning) to the other (the end).  You now have the amount … []

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