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Keep up to-to-date with the latest news in the Tensile Fabric world, with useful articles and top tips.

Pods are Springing Up

With the unpredictability of the British weather, these premium pods offer a brilliant solution for year-round outdoor dining.

By Abi Smith, 07/04/2022

Working with Facilities Management

We work closely with Facility Managers to ensure their buildings and environment are maintained to the highest standards and to find suitable fabric solutions for challenges that they may be facing.

By Abi Smith, 24/02/2022

Top tips for picking the right fabric

Tensile fabric means fabric under tension – it is important to understand this as contrary to popular belief, we rarely use stretchy fabrics as they tend to be unpredictable. And for fabric structures we need complete accuracy.

By Abi Smith, 09/11/2021

Allpod - 5 Top Tips

Invest in an Allpod and you will reap the benefits of extra revenue, extra profits and extremely happy customers.

By Abi Smith, 21/10/2021

Increase Revenue with Outdoor Pods

If you are considering adding any dining pods to your outside space for this autumn or winter, then NOW is the time to think about placing your order...

By Abi Smith, 22/07/2021

Summertime Pods

The Allpod is not only great for the winter months, it is also ideal for summertime to offer guests an exceptional and unique outdoor experience.

By Abi Smith, 18/05/2021

Igloo Dining For Winter

As we enter the second lockdown for the month of November, pubs, restaurants and hotels may be wondering how they are going to re-open and maximise all of their spaces for December.

By Abi Smith, 05/11/2020

The Flexibility of Fabric

Never before has the ability to be flexible been so important. Now is the time to ensure that outdoor spaces are maximised so that we can live comfortably with social distancing into the future.

By Abi Smith, 24/09/2020

Open up any Outside Space with Fabric

It is safer being outside at the moment. Many organisations need to think about how they can open up and extend their outdoor spaces.

By Abi Smith, 23/06/2020

Adapting the Work Place for Coronavirus

We are all looking at a new way of working in the Coronavirus world. What is the new ‘normal’? One thing is for sure, integrating distancing measures into office plans will be a must.

By Abi Smith, 13/05/2020

The Tensile Fabric Design Process

Every decision made at the design stage affects how fabric structures are fabricated and built. A good design means efficient manufacture, straight-forward installation and ultimately, best value. Read our 5 key steps to the design process…

By Abi Smith, 30/04/2020

Time for a Spring Clean?

Spring is traditionally the time to give your house a good old clean and get everything sparkling and in order. The same principal should really apply to your fabric structure.

By Abi Smith, 12/03/2020

Stay Ahead of Hospitality Competition

With so many venues for customers to choose from, businesses need to deliver an excellent customer experience in order to retain customers and earn their repeat business.

By Abi Smith, 27/02/2020

Improving Acoustics with Fabric

The acoustics of an indoor space play a crucial role in how easily and comfortably you can hear and whether you want to spend time in that space...

By Abi Smith, 03/02/2020

Do you need to keep your customers dry?

Are your customers sick of getting soaked every time they step out of their car to try and get into your building? With all this rain we have been enduring in the UK of late, it is no surprise that more companies are looking for solutions to help keep their customers sheltered and protected from the elements.

By Abi Smith, 16/01/2020

Pods are Popping Up!

Enjoy exclusive private dining in our unique and alluring pod structures…

By Abi Smith, 21/10/2019

Highlight your Exhibition

Create a striking fabric centrepiece and bring a structure to life with clever and innovative lighting options.

By Abi Smith, 17/10/2019

Prevent Autumn and Winter Sun Glare

Many buildings suffer with heat glare and surprisingly it’s not just in the sunny summer months.

By Abi Smith, 09/09/2019

Why Invest in a Pod?

Pods (also known as igloos) offer an array of benefits for businesses that decide to invest in them.

By Abi Smith, 18/07/2019

Essential Summer Sun Shade

Using fabric to create exterior shade structures is a popular way of providing shade these days – protecting skin from the harmful rays and offering a strong design aesthetic in any space.

By Abi Smith, 24/06/2019

Premium Pod Dining

Eye-catching pod structures create year-round outdoor covered dining, and offer a premium dining experience for your guests.

By Abi Smith, 20/05/2019

Five Most Popular School Canopies

A tensile fabric structure is a key addition to any nursery, school, academy, college or university, providing valuable extra outdoor space for a multitude of uses.

By Abi Smith, 29/04/2019

Get Ready for Summer!

Have you started planning your summer marketing promotions yet? Here’s our guide to creating the perfect asset for your outside summer event.

By Abi Smith, 04/04/2019

Improving Sun Glare in your Office

At TensileFabric we create interior shade sails to protect people inside from the glare and the heat of the sun. We ensure that the structure is the right shape, orientated to screen the tracking sun, made from the correct material to keep enough visible light out, while also being easy to clean and ultimately attractive to look at.

By Abi Smith, 21/03/2019

Stand Out from the Exhibition Crowd!

If you have an exhibition coming up in the autumn, now is the time to start planning and designing your stand. Read our top tips to creating an eye-catching stand which will offer an excellent return on investment.

By Abi Smith, 11/03/2019

Increase Covers with Cover!

Find out how restaurants and pubs are increasing their revenues by investing in a tensile fabric canopy to enhance their outdoor dining areas, allowing customers to dine in style in all weathers.

By Abi Smith, 17/01/2019