Not too many years ago rental tents were the equivalent of the Ford Model T. You could rent a tent in any color just as long as that color was khaki (and the fabric was canvas). The transition to heavy duty vinyl fabrics in a rich array of colors began around 30 years ago and now the canvas tent is truly a relic of the past. Clear vinyl fabrics have become quite popular in the past five years to the point that American Pavilion is now stocking clear tents in almost every size.
Clear vinyl fabrics can be manufactured in almost any size and can really add a unique feel to a tented event. Sometimes just the roof panels are clear, other times just the sidewalls and sometimes the entire tent in made from clear vinyl fabric. It might be that a client wants to have a view of the city at night from inside the tent or that they want the feel of the "outside" brought into the tent. A couple of questions to ask before renting clear tent panels:
- Is the clear fabric new or near new? Older clear vinyl can turn yellow or almost opaque with overuse and time.
- Is there an additional charge for the clear fabrics? The answer is almost always "yes"
- Is the clear fabric strong enough for the location where the tent will be installed?
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