MC², specializing in booth design and event production, contracted with Drape Kings for this massive project. The Javits Convention Center’s Halls 3A-B consists of no less than 274,000 sq. ft of space with combined rooms that are 456′ x 645′ in size and windows alone at that are over 30’ high. Within those parameters, Drape Kings will provide a range of drape beginning at 5’ high and exceeding over 40’ in height. The drape extends to the ceiling structure of the Javits’ vast event space controlling and masking light, which is essential to exhibiting imaging equipment.

In the days leading up to the Expo, Drape Kings and Javits’ decorators hung several thousand feet of their 22 oz. heavyweight black velour: a true blackout drape. Add in some traditional trade show banjo and a selection of white velour, and Drape Kings is providing more than a mile of drape to Javits’ for this amazing event.

Below are photos from the event:

The Skirt / Header Clamp is for creating an adjustable screen surround. Utilizing two clamps, a screen surround can be created in just about any size, 16:9, 4:3, etc. – up to 16’ wide. The process of setting up a screen surround is easy:

• Start by assembling your screen; front or rear projection
• Place two (2) uprights, base and pins to th eleft oand right of the desired makd image width, using pipe and drape hardware
• Sleeve a black upright ‘pole-sock’ over the upright, minimizing any glare or reflection from the pipe
• Sleeve on the valance to a horiztontal drape support
• Hook into the top slots of the two uprights
• Lock the skirt / header clamp onto the upright at the appropriate height for the bottom masking skirt
• Sleeve skirt onto the horizontal and install between the Skirts / Header Clamps
• Adjust the fullness of the drape

Other uses include creating knee walls and staggered ceiling solutions.

We provided pipe and drape for Macy’s Herald Square’s gigantic celebration of Nickelodeon character Dora the Explorer’s 10th anniversary. In honor of the show’s longetivy, many celebrities designed their own Dora backpacks for exhibition at the event.

Now, due to the intense timing of the event, we had to remove all 550 feet of our drape in less than an hour, so the store could go back to its regular customer schedule. No problem for the Kings! Our guys were able to get all of the pipe and drape off display, into our hampers, and out of the store within an hour. Talk about fast!

You can see our Bleached White Muslin drape in action in the video below:

We’re going to LONDON!!!

Drape Kings has booked a stand at one of Europe’s premier trade fairs, PLASA. We are excited about introducing Drape Kings pipe and drape systems to the Europen market.

European events have traditionally used hard wall schemes for events. This can be costly, especially in today’s economic enviroment. Pipe and Drape systems, as utilized in the Americas, can offer a very cost effective and flexible alternative.

We will be in London from September 12 through the 15th for the show, booth 2-SP12, located at Earl’s Court in downtown London. If you will be attending this show, please stop by our booth for more information on our pipe and drape products.

Also, until the end of the year, European companies receive an extra 10 percent off their purchase. Contact us at +1 201 770 9950 for more information.

We provided over 150 feet of Bleached White Muslin which lined both the displays and the afterparty.

Below are photos from the event:

One of our more popular products at trade shows is our new DJ/Production Surround package, a simple solution that gives you the freedom to take your show where and when you need it.

The Portable Tabletop DJ Booth Surround package comes in a convenient travel bag and includes:

• 4 table/pin clamps
• 4 fixed uprights
• 3 adjustable horizontals
• Supervel or King drape

In addition to allowing DJs and Techs to quickly set up a surround in any environment, the package turns any table into a covered, private production booth. The standard package sets up on a 6′ table, and custom sizes are available. The canvas bag is durable and makes the surround package the ultimate mobile application.

Check out the DJ Booth product page for more details, or download the DJ Booth postcard (PDF) for pricing information on the package.

Any questions? Contact our sales team today!

It was a terrific show, with many people stopping by to play with the gadgets at our booth. The speakers and presentations were great, focusing on the growth of small and medium-sized businesses, and everyone enjoyed the new location of this year’s show.

Below are photos from the event:

When I say “Step and Repeat”, you say? It’s not quite pipe and drape, but it’s close. 

We’ve had a few questions recently regarding step-and-repeats, or “banner stand-ups” (or a combination of the two!). What are these, and how can Drape Kings help? 

What is a Step and Repeat? As referenced on the dictionary.com website: 

…noting or pertaining to a process by which successive photo-offset plates are produced automatically or semiautomatically with great precision: used esp. in making plates for multicolor printing…

While not much help when it comes to drape or banners, the idea is the same: There is a piece of fabric that is hung on hardware that acts as a backdrop for photographers during an event photo shoot. We’ve all seen it – a person enters the venue, steps up to a platform with a fabric backdrop (with or without advertisements), is photographed, then moves on. The process is repeated for the next entrant. Step, and repeat. 

How can Drape Kings help? It’s likely you have the banner ready (if not, we can help!), so you’ll need the hardware to hang it. No problem, here’s what we’ll need to provide the right hardware for your setup: 

• The width of the banner (This will help us pick the right size horizontal for your setup)
• The height of the banner (This will help us pick the right size uprights for your setup)
• Is there a pole pocket in the banner? (This pocket is normally found in the back, at the top/bottom of the banner, allowing the it to hang on a horizontal)

Below are photos of step-and-repeats

Fathom Gallery
1333 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 588-8100

More details about the July Breaker can be found on the DC ISES website, or by clicking here. Registration details can be found here.

If you’re planning to attend, we’d enjoy meeting up before, during, or after the event. Feel free to contact Meredith Greene to schedule a time to chat at or outside the event.

Candidates must be extremely creative with the ability to work magic with fabric to create side swags, medallion swags, ceiling treatments, layered looks, flat panels, and other creative and one-of-a-kind looks as requested. A background in window display, interior design, and/or set design a must.

Please forward your resume and salary requirements, along with a link to your online portfolio, to hr@drapekings.com.