What is Muslin?
Muslin is a popular cotton fabric that has a plain weave. It is produced in a variety of different weights […]
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Our Contact Form Terminology Explained
When you’re ordering fabric, it can be difficult to understand what the different measurements required to place an order mean. […]
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Curtain Closed: A Guide to Taking Stage Curtain Measurement
Whether you’re planning on replacing existing stage curtains or fitting a brand new curtain, it can feel like a mammoth […]
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Behind the Scenes: The Anatomy of a Theatre
Bustling with life and a haven of entertainment, theatres have been welcoming crowds for thousands of years. Today, a classical […]
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A Guide To: Ticking
Ticking is one of the most commonly used fabrics for the stage. A traditional material that has been around for […]
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Behind the Scenes: Festival Stage Setup
Setting up a festival stage is a big task and one that involves a lot of specialist equipment. Here’s a […]
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How To Clean Stage Curtains
With 20 years of experience in producing stage drapes, we are experts in the textile community. We share our expert […]
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To Repair or Replace Your Stage Curtains?
Are you unsure if your theatre drapes have much life left in them? We give you a few hints and […]
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The Five Most Famous Concert Halls In The World
Concert halls come in all shapes and sizes – the old, the new, the cosy and the cavernous and everything […]
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Types of Fabrics Used On Set
When it comes to stage fabrics, designers are spoilt for choice. Below are the ten most popular. Stage fabrics come […]
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The Most Expensive Tour Stages
Tours can be huge productions. There are many people behind the scenes working extremely hard to bring the shows to […]
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How to Measure Stage Curtains
Whether you are looking to replace an existing set of stage curtains or you’re looking to create a new stage […]
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Jobs in the Theatre
The performers that you see on stage aren’t the only one that make your theatre experience so magical. There’s a […]
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Theatre Talk: Fly Curtains
Choosing the right type of front of house curtains is important for both the structural integrity of your stage and […]
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What Is Velour?
Velour is popular fabric that is used in a variety of applications since being invented in France during the mid-1800s. […]
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