Advanced Textiles Expo 2026

Shade Above Water, Shade On Land: Bridging Boat Shade and Land Sails (Room OCCC West, W221B)

Open to all!
This fast-paced presentation will explore the commonalities of sail shades in both the Commercial shade industry and the Marine Industry. While rigging, fabrics, and scale can vary extensively, the design concepts have many common elements when it comes to the actual shades. This presentation by two different experts in their own fields will explore what’s similar and what’s different about the Shades they design and produce.