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Every Georgia Expo Fabric passes NFPA 701 (Revision 2004) and California Small Scale Flame Tests!

Fabric Options:

From the convention hall to the banquet hall, Georgia Expo offers a wide range of fabrics in a full spectrum of colors that will match your needs perfectly.  The links to the left will show the color options of each of our available fabrics.  Actual samples of any of our fabrics are available from your sales representative.  Larger samples of our fabrics are available upon request.  Below is a description of each fabric. 

Do you have a tight budget?  Check out our Drape Specials for Close Outs, End Lots and Overruns.

Banjo Cloth:    Inherent Banjo FR is the standard expo cloth that has been the industry standard convention fabric for many years.  This woven, open weave, 4.8 ounce, 100 % Polyester fabric has been developed to be inherently flame resistant.  It will not loose its flame resistant characteristics even after repeated washings.  We have tested this fabric out to twenty-five washings and found no loss of performance.  Because Banjo |Cloth is an open weave you will be able to see through it when it is lighted from behind.  Banjo is not recommended when black out performance is needed.  It is available  in a wide variety of standard colors or may be custom dyed to your specifications.  Contact your sales representative for the yardage required for a custom dye lot.  Due to its construction, Banjo Cloth will vary slightly in color between dye lots.  If you are dye lot sensitive, actual samples of the fabric used to produce your order can be submitted for your approval prior to production. 

Banjo Cloth Colors:Teal, Black, Red, White, Royal Blue, Burgundy, Silver, Forest Green, Dove, Willow, Navy Blue, Raspberry, Expo Blue, Dusty Rose, Champagne, Plum, Hunter Green, Gold, Charcoal and Snow White

Velour:            Velour is a 100% cotton, ultra-plush, staging fabric that is available in either 16 oz. or 21 oz. weights.  This fabric has been treated to ensure flame resistance.  Black and Blue are standard, however other colors available.  Due to the weight of this fabric, we recommend 8- 14 Telescoping Drape Supports extended to not greater than 10 feet be used.  For heights of more than 8 feet we also recommend our 2" Tele-Uprights.  In 16 oz., this fabric has good blackout properties but will allow limited amounts of light to pass through.  Its lighter weight makes it an excellent choice for taller heights.  Our 21 oz. Velour has excellent blackout properties, allowing no light to pass through.

Velour Colors: Black & Blue, Other Colors are Available

Poly Premier:   Poly Premier is a 6 oz., 100% polyester fabric that has the look of linen.  Many convention centers and hotels use this fabric as an upscale alternative to Banjo Cloth.  Due to the weight of this fabric, Poly Premier is not recommended when black out is required.  Poly Premier is a knitted fabric that is very consistent in color between dye lots and maybe washed up to 5 times before retreating. 

Poly Premier Colors:  Black, Snow White, Bone, Red, Navy Blue, Hunter Green and Burgundy

Poly Knit:       Poly Knit is a 3.6 oz., 100% polyester fabric that has the look and feel of silk and is available in many colors.  Poly Knit is a knitted fabric that is very consistent in color between dye lots and maybe washed up to 5 times before retreating. 

 Poly Knit Colors:  Teal, Black, Red, Snow White, Royal Blue, Burgundy, Silver, Forest Green, Dove, Willow and Hunter  Green

Poly Sateen:        Poly Sateen is a 3 oz., 100% polyester, low cost convention fabric with a taffeta look.  Available as Table Skirting or by the roll, Poly Sateen has come to dominate the convention industry in recent years.  Its main advantage is its low cost and many users consider it to be semi-disposable.  It is a very sheer fabric that is often used as bunting.  Poly Sateen is a knitted fabric that is very consistent in color between dye lots and maybe washed up to 5 times before retreating. 

Poly Sateen Colors: Teal, Black, Red, Snow White, Royal Blue, Burgundy, Silver and Hunter Green

Cloth by the Roll: "add $.50 per yard for less than full rolls"

Flame Certification:

Every Georgia Expo fabric has been designed and manufactured to pass certain flame resistance tests.  Each has been tested to and has passed both the NFPA 701 (Rev 1999) and California Small scale Tests.  The California Small Scale Test is generally recognized as the national standard and each Georgia Expo fabric has been registered with the State of California.  Affidavits of flame resistance are included with every order.  Our fabrics should be laundered using only the methods listed below to ensure continued performance.

Care Instructions:

Banjo, Poly Premier, Poly Knit, Expo Knit and Poly Sateen:  This group of high performance fabrics have all been designed to provide maximum flame resistance and proper care is required to achieve years of service.  Drapes and Table Skirts may be machine washed in cold water, using a mild detergent, such as Ivory Snow.  The detergent should be added to the water prior to adding the fabric.  After washing, they may be placed in a clothes dryer using the air only setting.  Remove them promptly to reduce wrinkling.  Drapes and Table Skirts may be ironed using a cool setting.  The finishing process used during dyeing adds to the stiffness of the fabric that may cause these fabrics to crease or wrinkle more when new.  Avoid exposure to high heat, above 140 degrees, as it will cause significant shrinkage.  The use of strong detergents or detergents applied directly to the fabric may cause the color to streak.  Never use bleach.

Velour 16 oz. and 21 oz.:  This fabric should be cleaned by brushing the fabric with a stiff brush.  Dry cleaning or washing will remove the flame resistance and possibly damage the fabric.  Velour should not come into contact with water.

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