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Herculite Products Awning Blog

The latest news and resources about Herculite's high performance awning and shade fabrics.

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Mildew, Red Tide, Algae Blooms and Outdoor Fabric Structures

Dockside fabric awnings, boat covers, and boat lift canopies are built to protect boats, marine craft, houses, docks, and even people from extreme environments found near large bodies of water. Typica...

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Awning Fabrics Comparison: What’s the Right Material for You?

Awnings are a valuable addition to any home, offering significant energy and cost savings while enhancing comfort and protection. By providing shade, awnings can lower outdoor and indoor temperatures ...

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American Manufacturing: Why it Matters

As the world’s second-largest manufacturer, the United States has historically benefited from a robust manufacturing sector, boasting a plentiful supply of manufacturing jobs and competitive power in ...

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Shedding Some Light on Textile UV Testing

How do you know if UV test results from one vendor to the next give you an accurate comparison? How do you know what the test results mean in terms of actual world UV performance? UV testing can be a ...

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Awning Fabrics Add Flair to Drab Commercial Projects

Designing commercial projects is a highly collaborative process that is guided by the specific needs of clients and the site. Commercial projects soften let form follow function to the extreme, and th...

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Choosing the Right Awning Style

Choosing the right awning for your home or business can significantly enhance both the aesthetic appeal and functionality of your outdoor space. Awnings provide shade, reduce energy costs, protect aga...

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3 Things to Consider When Sourcing Awning Fabrics for Public Buildings

Civic architecture requires a distinct approach, taking into account the community context of a project and the specific needs of local government clients. Architecture firms involved in publicly fund...

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Awnings for Decks – What you need to know

So you have a nice deck; it’s beautifully crafted with waterproof wood and designed to complement your home. You’ve got some great furniture out there that your family enjoys. You might even have an a...

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Fire Retardant Fabrics 101

Let’s take a look at inherently fire-resistant fabrics. Before we start, it’s important to note that no fabric is fireproof; given enough time, it will burn. That being said, some materials out there ...

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Herculite Products Achieve GREENGUARD Gold Certification

Herculite Products Inc., a leading innovator and manufacturer of high-performance and custom fabrics, is pleased to announce that three of its high-performance flexible composites have earned GREENGUA...

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How Awning Outdoor Fabrics Can Help You Save Big on Energy Costs

Did you know that awnings offer more than just shade? Indeed, they can also lower your energy expenses and save you hundreds of dollars by protecting your building from sunlight and minimizing solar h...

Cleaning Vinyl Fabric

How to Clean Vinyl Fabrics

Today, we use vinyl textiles for awnings, signs, tents, boats, tent structures, clothes, and more. From boat seat coverings to corporate banner signs, vinyl performance fabrics are a part of our daily...

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