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  • The Fiber Society’s Spring 2012 Conference

    • May 23–25, 2012

    Scheduled for the Empa facilities, St. Gallen, Switzerland, with the theme “Fiber Research for Tomorrow’s Applications.” Registration will be online through the Fiber Society website, www.thefibersociety.org. Up-to-date information about the conference, hotel accommodations, travel and more is also available at Empa’s conference website, fs2012empa.ch.

  • Specialised Textiles Association Expo 2012

    • May 26–28, 2012

    The Specialised Textiles Association hosts this expo at the Melbourne Exhibition Center in Melbourne, Australia: “An Australian Industry Exhibition for Manufacturers and Wholesale Suppliers of Fabrics, Components and Equipment.”

  • OFPANZ Conference and Trade Expo

    • June 8–10, 2012

    The Outdoor Fabric Products Association of New Zealand annual trade show will be held at Chateau on the Park, Christchurch, New Zealand.

  • FGA Graphics Workshop

    • July 17, 2012

    Will be held at the Mimaki facility in Boston, Mass., U.S.A., organized by the Fabric Graphics Association, a division of IFAI. Attendees will learn about printers, inks and application methods for various markets, including awning and marine products.

  • Ecoprint Europe Live: 2012

    • September 26–27, 2012

    A new print industry event dedicated to sustainable print production in retail, interiors, POP and packaging will be held in Berlin, Germany, offering attendees a defined and practical guide to implementing and enhancing profitability through a sustainable approach to print. For details, visit www.ecoprintshow.com.

  • Sustainable Textiles Conference

    • October 4–5, 2012

    Conference is scheduled to take place at the Wan Chai Exhibition Centre in Hong Kong, the show is a collaboration between two major events—Planet Textiles and the Textile Exchange Annual Conference. Located close to major textile manufacturing hubs in southern China, the event will bring together brands and retailers to convene around environmental issues.

  • GRAPH EXPO 2012

    • October 7–10, 2012

    Annual event will be held at McCormick Place South, Chicago, Ill., U.S.A. Marketed as the largest, most comprehensive and most inclusive graphic communications exhibition and conference in the Americas in 2012.

  • IFAI Expo Americas 2012

    • November 7–9, 2012

    Scheduled for the Boston Convention Center in Boston, Mass., U.S.A., to co-locate with JEC Americas 2012. IFAI Expo Americas is the largest specialty fabrics trade show in the Americas. This year marks IFAI’s 100th anniversary, and the celebration will continue throughout the show, culminating with the Chairman’s 100th Anniversary Gala.

  • FABTECH 2012

    • November 12–14, 2012

    The American Welding Society’s metal forming, fabricating, finishing and welding event; the largest in North America, combining four previously independent shows. It will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev., U.S.A.

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  • Fabric selection

    Sponsored by Fabric Architecture magazine

    To enhance a project site intended for use by the public, designers can turn to the family of specialty fabrics. The "active" or kinetic aspects of fabric, together with their color and festivity, give them a powerful edge over "hard" materials that are inert and often restricted to earth tones.

    Integration: Banners and flags provide colorful and economical ways to dress up a building or boulevard. They can integrate parts of a shopping district attractively and inexpensively. Seasonal decorating, special events and everyday activities provide opportunities for decorating with fabric.

    Color: Brightly colored fabrics don't have to be printed with advertisements to catch an eye and "sell" a business service. A striking color leaves a strong impression.

    Movement: The movement of banners and flags is a major advantage over fixed billboards and signs. When something moves, the eye is inevitably drawn to it.

    Variety: Frequent changes in familiar settings attract attention. Since banners and flags are relatively easy to mount and remove, whole new looks can evolve from simply changing colors.

    Function: Fabric pieces can enhance a variety of locations and are available in many formats for installation across streets, on light poles, on buildings and on flagpoles. They can be one- or two-sided, mounted with rope or cable and come in any shape or size.