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  • Graph Expo 2010

    • October 3–6, 2010

    Graph Expo 2010 will take place at McCormick Place South in Chicago, Ill.

  • 2010 SGIA Expo

    • October 13–15, 2010

    The 2010 SGIA Expo will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev.

  • IFAI Expo Americas 2010

    • October 27–29, 2010

    At the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., U.S.A. New in 2010: Advanced Textiles, blending technology and materials. The largest specialty fabrics trade show in the Americas. For information on exhibiting, sponsoring or speaking at the show, visit www.ifaiexpo.com.

  • The Sign Business & Digital Graphics Show– Charlotte

    • November 4–6, 2010

    Will be held at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C., U.S.A. Trade visitors only, intended for signmakers and digital printing professionals. For information, visit www.nbmshows.com.

  • PAMA Employment Strategies Workshop

    • December 2, 2010

    The Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA) will hold a special workshop in conjunction with the Canvas Products Association Zone 7 convention, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa., U.S.A. For details, visit www.awninginfo.com.

  • IFAI Expo Canada 2011

    • February 3–5, 2011

    Annual convention of IFAI Canada country sector will be held at the Quebec City Convention Center, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. For more information, contact Sue Ryan, executive director, at ifaicanada@ifai.com.

  • IFAI Expo Asia 2011

    • March 22–25, 2011

    At the new Marina Bay Sands Hotel and Exhibition Centre in Singapore, IFAI Expo Asia 2011 will serve the rapidly growing specialty fabrics marketplace in the Asia-Pacific region. For information, visit www.ifaiexpoasia.com.

  • ISA International Sign Expo 2011

    • April 28–30, 2011

    ISA International Sign Expo 2011 will take place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev.

  • Outlook Conference 2011

    • May 2–3, 2011

    At the Greenbrier Resort, White Sulphur Springs, W.V., U.S.A. The premier forum for technical textile executives, focusing on business and economics outlooks. Details will be posted at www.narrowfabrics.org.

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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.