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FACILITY - Slit Drape <YDDy>


Whether stage, club, auditorium wall, school event, or window display; vinyl slit drapes are among the least expensive, most versatile ways to enliven an environment. Highly reflective (especially the metallics and holographics), when the strands are animated, provide continuous sparkle. Request information regarding "columns", spirals, and "chandeliers".
Custom drapes may include any combination of:
---Finishes - 55 combinations of finishes, colors, prints
---Layers - 1 to 8 ply; any combination of layered finishes
---Strand Width - 1/8" to 6" per drape (For wider, see panels.)
---Panels - any increment of 6" per finish in any ply
---Choice of 4 Headers
---Size - Virtually any, but functionality should be considered and very heavy drapes may require custom headers (See Functional Considerations below.)

FINISHES: Wetlook, Fluorescent, Metallic, Prism, cracKed ice (textured), Iridescent, Snowfall
W clear; translucent dark blue (royal), dark green, light blue (sky), light green (kelly), moss green, orange, orchid, pink, rafia (tan), red, slate (gray), turquoise, white, yellow
F transparent lemon, orange, pink; translucent chartreuse, green, orange, hot pink
M translucent black (patina), bronze (brownish), burgundy, cerise, citron (yellow-gold), copper (dark orange), flag blue (royal), gold, green (kelly), ice blue, moss green, purple, red, silver, teal, turquoise
P holographic "scattered chips" fuchsia, gold, silver
IK transparent iridescent; K translucent metallic black (patina), cerise, gold, green (kelly), purple, red, silver
I transparent iridescent, pearl (reversible iris/white)
S transparent wetlook with high density white "flakes" print

HEADERS: The first 3 are suitable for user insertion of grommets for batten ties.
1C - 1½" diameter cotton sleeve
1V - 1½" diameter canvas sleeve
3V - 3" diameter canvas sleeve
T - cotton with 12 " centers self-ties

PRICING is per piece for stock 3' wide by 8', 16', or 24' long 1 or 2 ply drapes with ¼" strands and 1C header.
Custom sizing is in 6" increments and pricing is per square yard, 1 or 2 ply. Request assistance and pricing for mixed-finishes andmulti-color panels or more layers.

FINISH

3' wide x 8' long

3'x16' long

3'x24' long

Custom per sq yd
 

1 ply

2 ply

1 ply

2 ply

1 ply

2 ply

1 ply

2 ply

W,M,S

12.75

16.50

47.00

54.50

66.75

77.50

9.25

10.75

K,F,I,IK

16.00

20.50

55.75

71.00

79.25

101.00

11.00

14.00

P

20.50

    26.50

68.50

87.50

97.25

124.25

13.50

17.25

See custom discounts note below.

CUSTOM DRAPE DISCOUNTS: 9'-16' (-)5%; 17'-30' (-)10%. Discounts have been calculated into above piece prices.

ITEM IDENTIFICATION:

As always, to assure timely and accurate order handling, telephone. But, for those interested, the product identification code is
YDDyCustom widthxlength/plies/strand width(per 1/8")/header/front color/mid color/ back color
Features not identified, such as customized or additional plies, are not included. Panels are separately described.
Examples:
YDDy3x8/2/2/1C/Mslv/Mgld is a 3' x 8' metallic silver over gold with ¼" strands and 1½" cotton sleeve header, above list priced 16.50.
YDDyC10x20/2/8/3V/Pgold/Mgrn is a custom made 10' wide by 20' long gold holographic over metallic green with 1" wide strands and 3" canvas sleeve, priced $285.00.

FUNCTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:
* Width: Generally, 10' pieces are easily handled and stored, over 30' is problematic. Several pieces may be hung adjacently to span a display width.
* Length: Pieces over 8' should be gathered and loosely bound every 6' to 8' for unitized handling and to avoid tangling. Loosely knotted remnant cloth strips work well. Generally, from storage: release the drape from the top down as it is hung; to storage: gather and bind from the bottom upward. For coverage beyond a 30' drop, consider cascading - overlaying "long-hung" lower drape headers with the bottoms of higher drapes.
* Storage: Unlike fabric drapes, which sustain their shape when rolled and bagged, slit-drapes are best accordion folded flat in boxes for transport and storage
* Hanging: .The heavier the drape, the heavier the required header. Very large drapes require custom, jute reinforced, headers. All sleeve headers may be collapsed to hang flat (grommet with ties, nailed, stapled, or taped depending upon weight and circumstances). The sleeves may be slipped over dowel, rod, narrow pipe, PVC, drapery rods, wire, monofilament, etc. The cotton T header can support only moderate weight. Virtually any shape or configuration is possible. If stumped, ask.
* Outdoor Use: Telephone for advice.

CREATIVE APPLICATION:
Animation
Transparencies
Doorways/Legs
Projections

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A portion of this file was last updated 6/17/09.