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Parachute components produced for Air Drop Box
June 4, 2018
Specialised Canvas Services are now producing an ever-growing diverse range of products for a wide variety of businesses. If a customer needs to solve a problem which may require extra material strength or waterproofing, then we’ll rise to the challenge and work closely with them to provide a bespoke solution. Air Drop Box are one […]
Bespoke Sun-blinds for Provence Rooftop Terrace
May 9, 2018
At this time of year, the sun comes out, which is always very welcome. However, in some cases and particularly in the South of France, it can get a little too hot at times and the direct sunlight uncomfortable. We’ve manufactured these custom-made sun-blinds for a customer who has a house there and is delighted […]
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 […]