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
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
How to Clean Shadecloth Like many outdoor structures, over time shade fabric can appear to be very dirty. The GALE Pacific range of shadecloth products are manufactured from High Density Polyethylene or… Learn more
Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and Greenguard certification The demand for healthy, sustainable products continues to grow. Consumers and building industry professionals alike are increasingly looking to qualify a product’s sustainability… Learn more
Specialised Textiles Association GALE Pacific are proud members of the Specialised Textiles Association (formerly known as Australian Canvas & Synthetic Products Association, ACASPA). Learn more
Delivering manufacturing excellence GALE Pacific has one of the world’s largest textile manufacturing facilities, for the in-house manufacture of outdoor textile fabrics and membranes. 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
What is Shade Factor? Shade Factor relates to the performance of shadecloth that reflects or absorbs visible and invisible light in the 290nm to 770nm range of the spectrum. Essentially, this is the… 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
Coated In Australia GALE Pacific’s proprietary textile coating process is applied in our Melbourne facility and boasts the only three-layer, single-pass process in the southern hemisphere. Learn more
What is % UVR Block ? Percentage UVR block relates to the performance of the shadecloth that reflect or absorb incident Ultra Violet Radiation (UVR) within the 290nm to 400nm range of the spectrum. … Learn more
How to Clean Polyfabrics GALE Pacific products such as Landmark®, Canvacon®, Versatex™, Solarweave® and others are quite easy to care for. Because they are made from Polyethylene or Polypropylene, these… Learn more
We’re committed to recycling GALE Pacific understands the desire of our customers to be responsible corporate citizens. We also recognise a need to keep costs under control. We share the same goals, along… Learn more
Polypropylene textiles – the clean and green PVC alternative GALE Pacific's Landmark® is the agricultural sector’s preferred material for tarpaulins and bulk grain covers. It’s proven its worth over several years protecting millions 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
100% Lead and Pthalate Free Coated Fabric GALE Pacific architectural fabrics are 100% lead and phthalate free. Learn more