Biaxial Testing for Fabrics Architectural fabrics are used in high profile tensile structures worldwide, and accurately determining the fabric’s material properties is vital to achieve safe, efficient… Learn more
Case Study: Ipswich Rugby Leagues Club The following report, based on a new shade sail installation at Ipswich Rugby League Club (Qld, Australia) was prepared by Peter Kamols, leading expert in membrane structure… Learn more
video FR Testing of Coated Fabrics Following the tragedy in Grenfell, London, now more than ever construction materials used around the world are coming under strict scrutiny with how effectively they restrict the… Learn more
video Case Study: Melbourne School A Melbourne school recently refreshed their Commercial 95 shade sails with some help from local professionals Sunsoft Shade Systems. Learn more
Commercial Heavy 430 at Canberra Airport Commercial Heavy 430 is the latest addition to GALE Pacific’s architectural shade fabric range, and is showcased at Canberra Airport in Australia’s Capital Territory. Learn more
Setting the standard in commercial shade We’re proud to announce our support of the OEKO-Tex Standard 100 certification for knitted fabrics. GALE Commercial continues to lead the industry shift towards a sustainable… Learn more
Case study: Residential shade sail retrofit This project is a retrofit of sails in an existing residential shade structure, using GALE Pacific Commercial Heavy 430 shade cloth. Learn more
What sets GALE’s knitted fabrics apart? The manufacturing process at GALE Pacific is an end to end solution – it’s how we ensure our products continue to set the benchmark for knitted HDPE fabrics. Learn more
Case Study: Commercial 95 in an award-winning remodel In 2015, GALE Pacific collaborated with Red Rock Contractors and SHADE Industries for a unique project. The custom residential remodel used Commercial 95 for award-winning results. Learn more
Getting the basics right: Installing Architectural shade fabric. Installing Architectural shade fabric starts with getting the basics right. To get the facts, we interviewed Garth Graham. With over 40 years’ experience in the fabrication of… Learn more
Light transmission of Canvacon ® Polymer Fabric A premium quality polyfabric designed for a range of industrial and agricultural purposes to suit your needs – whatever they may be. Learn more
What is the difference between AS 2001 and AS 4878 fabric tests? You will note that much of our technical data for the Coated PVC Range and Polyfabric range now includes fabric tests according to AS 4878. Learn more
What is the difference between the Tensile Testing Methods? Tensile is measuring the maximum force a fabric can be subjected to before it ruptures. However, there are two methods that you can use to test the tensile force: the Strip Method… Learn more
The Name in Advanced Polymer Fabrics GALE Pacific is the name in advanced polymer fabrics for high-end commercial and industrial applications. We invented “knitted” shadecloth in the early 1970’s and after several… Learn more