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INTRODUCTION Outdoor Fabrics
Materials that make a difference TenCate is a multinational company that combines textile technology, chemical processes and material technology in the development and production of functional materials with distinctive characteristics. TenCate products are sold worldwide. Systems and materials from TenCate can be divided into four areas of application: safety and protection; space and aerospace; infrastructure and the environment; sport and recreation. These are clustered into divisions, each with its own markets, products and applications. TenCate occupies leading positions in protective fabrics, composites for space and aerospace, antiballistics, geosynthetics and synthetic turf. TenCate is listed on NYSE Euronext (AMX) in Amsterdam.
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Thanks to its broad technological base, TenCate as a materials supplier offers specific solutions to its customers. Our system approach provides a positive contribution to developments in the sectors in which we operate. TenCate products are based on functional characteristics, added value and quality aspects, which result in value creation. TenCate Outdoor Fabrics plays a major role within TenCate. This division has a leading market position in Europe in the development and production of advanced outdoor fabrics. Many leading tent and awning manufacturers incorporate the extensive and versatile range of products in sun awnings, awnings and canopies for caravans, trailer tents, as well as in group tents and camping tents.
The characteristics of outdoor fabrics from TenCate include amongst others waterproof, moisture-regulating and breathable capabilities. Protection from the sun is also a specific feature. All the materials made by TenCate provide strength and durability in combination with stability. The fabrics are made of a number of materials and are both extremely light and immensely strong.
Our prime concern is to provide maximum protection against all types of external influences and hazards. TenCate thus makes a difference in protective fabrics time and time again.
The goal of TenCate Outdoor Fabrics is to support its partners in strengthening their market positions. It collaborates with both customers and suppliers in the development and production of customer-oriented solutions. To this end the various components are coordinated with each other – as integral parts of our system approach.
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HIGH-TECH FABRICS Innovation: good, better, best Progressive technological innovation is a central feature of advanced development and production processes of TenCate Outdoor Fabrics. This has resulted in fabrics with distinctive characteristics. The combination of special fibers and an exceptional finish applied to the fabrics makes TenCate high quality tent fabric and awning fabric so distinctive. High quality raw materials, the right fibers and yarns, the methods of weaving and finishing and the addition of any special finishes that are required make the outdoor fabrics from TenCate one of the best qualities on the international market. As market leader in this field, TenCate Outdoor Fabrics together with its customers is constantly searching for innovative applications, which time and again results in new
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product characteristics. For a number of customers TenCate Outdoor Fabrics creates special product characteristics that enhance the distinctive capacity of the end products in the market. A special type of fabrics, a unique colour or print are just a few examples. Good, better, best; this is a mission that TenCate conducts in its day-to-day business operations. We are always searching for improvement and innovation of our textile materials. These changes will in the future probably lead to fabrics that enhance insulation, generate heat or even regulate energy. Whatever it may be, outdoor comfort, safety and quality starts with the high-tech fabrics from TenCate Outdoor Fabrics.
The range of fabrics from TenCate Outdoor Fabrics offer protection against a variety of weather conditions. The textiles possess a multitude of exceptional characteristics. BREATHABLE Cotton cloth and textile materials which have a microporous coating on the outside have a strong breathable capability that allows air and water vapour to pass through. This increases comfort and creates a pleasant climate in the tent.
MOISTURE REGULATING Fibers like cotton and PVA have a high moisture-absorbent capability and are able to get rid of moisture quickly from this textile material.
DURABLE A number of studies and tests have proven that the best raw materials, the right combination of fibers, the weaving technique chosen and good finishes result in excellent durability. Good maintenance will increase lifespan even further.
SHAPE STABLE Various types of fiber have a low degree of shrinkage. Thanks to special methods of production and professional processing by the manufacturer, the tentfabric remains stable. This enables a tent or awning to be stretched taut.
COLOURFAST The right choice of dyes and colourings with excellent colourfastness ensures that tent and awning fabric retain their colour, even when they are exposed to sun and rain for many seasons.
STRONG An ingenious combination of fibers, yarns, weaving and finishing gives the textile material its strength. The right processing and smart construction enhance this feature.
DIRT REPELLENT The cloth or fabric has been given a finish that ensures that dust and dirt adhere to it less readily and the fabric does not attract them.
SUN PROTECTIVE This fabric resists the nuisance caused by sunlight and the heat resulting from sunlight. TenCate tent and awning fabric is well able to withstand UV radiation and thus provides effective protection from the sun.
FLAME-RETARDANT The use of inherently flame-retardant fibers ensures extra safety and protection. Textile material that is flame retardant inhibits fires from starting and delays their spreading.
WATER REPELLENT The combination of fibers, construction and processing results in a textile material that repels water.
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CAMPING TENTS Just carefree camping Camping tents made from TenCate Cotton™, are strong, durable, weather resistant and can always be stretched taut. TenCate Cotton™ is made of the best quality cotton. This strong material has a great breathable capability and moisture regulating effect. It’s ideal for tents that provide space for families with children. Searching for innovative applications, TenCate is open to the wishes of the manufacturer. For example, TenCate and Karsten Tents have been working closely together for many years. Needs and demands of campers are translated into the best quality cotton; TenCate Cotton™ KD48. This canvas is entirely made from
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the best cotton fibres and is very strong due to a special processing of the yarn. Additionally TenCate Cotton™ KD48 is breathable, mold and mildew resistant and durable and therefore meets the high demands Karsten’s customers put to it.
TenCate Cotton™ canvas is made of cotton. The material is strong and cotton has substantial breathing and moisture-regulating properties. It can effectively withstand weather conditions. Moreover, our products meet strict environmental requirements. TenCate Cotton™ excels in the following characteristics:
BREATHABLE
SHAPE STABLE
MOISTURE REGULATING
WATER REPELLENT
STRONG
DURABLE
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Just carefree camping TENCATE OUTDOOR FABRICS Visitor address : P.C. Stamstraat 19, Nijverdal, the Netherlands Mail address : P.O.Box 8, 7440 AA Nijverdal, the Netherlands Telephone : +31 (0)548 633 559 Fax : +31 (0)548 633 599 Email : tctf@tencate.com Internet : www.tencateoutdoorfabrics.com
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