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Golf Buggy Enclosure Rezipped!
February 26, 2018
As you know, we do love a challenge and are often presented with new and intriguing tests of our know-how. We were recently approached by a keen golfer (Chris); so keen in fact that he likes to get out and play in all weathers and even has a special cover for his golf buggy, which […]
Intertek Reports Specialised Canvas ‘Fully Effective’
February 26, 2018
Last week, Specialised Canvas had their annual ISO Intertek audit and and have again satisfied the auditors that we are credible holders of our accreditation and can continue to hold the globally recognised standards for Quality, Environmental Management and Health & Safety. Importantly, we were deemed to have an effective management system and satisfied the […]
Metropolitan Police Service – Coffin Drape
January 25, 2018
Specialised Canvas Services were recently commissioned to produce a very special one-off coffin drape for the Metropolitan Police Service. This will be held in store and used for a death in service on special, high profile occasions. The drape was made from a rich, dark blue heavy poly-cotton material with the Metropolitan Police crest being […]
Great View of the Garden!
September 25, 2017
ɡəˈziːbəʊ/ noun According to my online dictionary, a gazebo is ‘a small building, especially one in the garden of a house, that gives a wide view of the surrounding area’. This project has done exactly that and given its delighted owners and occupants an extremely wide view of their garden. Specialised Canvas Services are as […]
Gimme Shelter
July 21, 2017
We were recently asked by a customer to create some additional protection from the elements for a Fiat Ducato. The popular vehicle, used for camping across Europe comes with a built-in extendable awning. This is fine when the sun is directly above or the rain falling vertically, but as we all know this is not […]
IBC Protection Covers
June 19, 2017
Specialised Canvas Services design and manufacture tough, robust, high quality purpose-specific bags and covers which are guaranteed to do the job and which fulfil a variety of needs. But we don’t always know what we might be asked to create. We were recently approached by the Chesterfield branch of a large UK plant hire business […]
Specialised Canvas Services Goes Karting!
March 27, 2017
This Sunday afternoon was something else for the Specialised Canvas Services, as the bravest members decided to try their luck on the race track. This activity helped to build SCS teamwork skills as everyone was rooting for each other. Nevertheless, there was a fierce competition going on between members of the team as everyone wanted […]
Glamping Show Review 2016
September 27, 2016
Myself and sales manager were lucky enough to attend this year’s Glamping show. An event still in its infancy but growing in popularity with every year. We took the opportunity to see what’s out there in the increasingly prevalent glamping tourist sector. I wasn’t too sure what to expect… but I was certainly impressed! I […]
Bespoke Vehicle Awning
August 31, 2016
Rolling back the years… this week we’re able to make one customer very happy with a made to measure awning for his striking motorhome. The vintage piece really is one of a kind and we were approached to restore the motorhome to its former glory by reinstating the awning part of the motorhome. The aptly […]
Electric Bike Covers
July 29, 2016
SCS recently manufactured a small bike cover to fit so a pair of electric bikes could neatly be mounted onto the back of a transit van. We’ve all seen the standard vehicle bike racks but their biggest problem, a soggy seat when you get your location. Our customer is the proud owner of some brilliant […]