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Fabric projects or structures engineered using design technology and framework systems specific to this industry. A tensile structure is defined as a structure that is characterized by a tensioning of the fabric or pliable material system (typically with wire or cable) to provide the critical structural support to the structure.
- Tensile Structures, <600 square meters (6,458 square feet)
- Tensile Structures, 600 – 2300 square meters (6,458 – 24,756 square feet)
- Tensile Structures, >2,300 square meters (24,756 square feet)
- Frame – Supported Structures
A frame-supported structure is defined as a structure wholly supported by its framework that is not otherwise defined as an air/tensile structure, free-standing structure. Applications are often for commercial use and size is typically over 8,000 square feet.
Structures in this category include air-supported structures or air-inflated structures, such as those that utilize air beams. An air structure is defined as a structure that uses air-pressurized membrane beams, arches or other elements to enclose space (occupants of such a structure do no occupy the pressurized area used to support the structure) or a building where the shape of the structure is attained by air pressure and occupants of the structure and within the elevated pressure area.
Structures in this category are partially tension and partially frame structures.
Structures in this category would include cable net, geodesic dome, grid shell, tensegrity and other miscellaneous fabric structures.
AWNINGS AND CANOPIES
An awning is defined as an architectural fabric projection that provides weather protection, identity or decoration and is wholly supported by the building to which it is attached. An awning is comprised of a lightweight frame structure over which a cover is attached. A canopy is defined as an architectural fabric projection that provides weather protection, identity or decoration and is supported by the building to which it is attached and at the outer end by not less than one stanchion. A canopy is comprised of a lightweight frame structure over which a cover is attached.
- Commercial Awnings & Canopies
- Residential Awnings & Canopies
- Retractable Awnings & Canopies
- Freestanding Structures
Freestanding structures for commercial or residential use, defined as a self-supporting frame structure covered with fabric. Structures in this category DO include sub-framework.
- HDPE Shade Structures and Sails – NEW!
Shade structures and sails for commercial or residential use that are manufactured with a HDPE fabric. Structures of this type DO NOT include sub-framework. Only post-to-post type connections/support framework can be entered into this category.
- PVC/Vinyl Freestanding Structures and Sails – NEW!
Freestanding structures and sails for commercial or residential use that are manufactured with a PVC/Vinyl fabric. Structures of this type DO NOT include sub-framework. Only post-to-post type connections/support framework can be entered in this category.
- Permanent Umbrellas – NEW!
Permanent umbrellas for outdoor shade protection.
A fabric facade used for the purpose of advertisement or to enhance the exterior of a building. Motorized shade screens are included in this category.
FABRIC ENVIRONMENTS
Architectural elements and displays that accent a space and/or provide a function (i.e. visual enhancement, acoustical, artistic and so on).
16. Fabric Graphics
All fabric graphic projects in which the majority of the work consists of applying graphics to fabric products. Projects in this category may include banners and banner-related products, awnings & canopies, side curtains/soft sides for trucks and tents.
17. Fabric Art
A fabric art piece created to enhance an interior/exterior space. Projects submitted in this category must be 3-dimensional and utilize a specialty fabric. Examples include sculptures, one-of-a-kind art pieces and banners.
Fabric designs created to enhance interiors in commercial settings. Examples of projects in this category may include sound baffling or light diffusing systems, ceiling tr4eatments, freestanding room dividers.
19. Interior Display
A fabric display with or without graphics designed to be used as temporary interior exhibit, trade show booth, commercial display, stage events or theater production.
MARINE
20. Powerboat – Soft Enclosures
Soft enclosures on the exterior of a powerboat
21. Powerboat – Rigid Enclosures
Rigid enclosures on the exterior of a powerboat
A combination of soft & rigid clears
23. Sailboat Dodgers & Biminis
Excludes enclosures; dodgers and dodgers with bimini tops & extensions/connectors
Full enclosures; which can include dodgers, biminis and extensions/connects
25. Tops & Sunflys
Marine tops only, any boat type
26. Marine Interior Upholstery
Interior upholstery project, any boat type
27. Marine Exterior Upholstery
Exterior upholstery project, any boat type
Travel/storage boat covers
- Transformations (Before & After)
Features two or more projects/jobs on the same boat
- Uniquely Different
Any marine fabric project that is unconventional, experimental, and/or unusual
TENT
Open to companies that rent tents for any special event, including private gatherings, bar mitzvahs, graduations, weddings and social events, etc.
Open to companies that rent tents for any non-party commercial projects, including sporting events, corporate events, trade shows, film and television, fairs and festivals.
33. Tent Manufacturing and Design
Open to designers and manufacturers of tents for commercial or private events. Open to designers and manufacturers of tents for commercial or private events. Applications for this category include: tents for any special event, festival, fair, etc. but excludes tents used for camping.
GEOSYNTHETIC PROJECTS
Projects that use geosynthetic materials in civil engineering applications.
34. Transportation – NEW!
35. Waste – NEW!
36. Water – NEW!
37. Agricultural – NEW!
38. Energy – NEW!
39. Mining – NEW!
40. Site Development– NEW!
ADVANCED TEXTILES
Textile based products that serve a technically challenging function. These products possess a non-traditional market function.
42. Medical
43. Military – NEW!