Professionals who have an event pipe and drape system inventory will need a secure, accessible way to store and transport them. Knowing how to store and transfer pipe and drape systems will save you a ton of time and effort between events. Here is a guide on the different ways you can store and transfer pipe and drape systems.
Storage Carts
Carts are a great solution if you work with more than one pipe and drape system. These carts keep drapes organized and wrinkle-free, so they will be ready to use whenever you need them. There are many types of carts available. Drape Tele Carts comes with several panels so you can hang fabrics of different sizes, and can hold a multitude of pre-strung drape supports.
Combination carts, like the party cart, are extremely popular because you can organize everything in your pipe and drape kit in one place. Drapes can be left pre-strung. You won’t have to fold your fabrics, which will keep them wrinkle-free and easily accessible.
Storage carts are built using solid, durable steel and either bolted-on or welded casters so you can take them anywhere with minimal effort. For storing pipes or stanchions, a stanchion cart is your best bet. This type of storage allows you to keep a dozen or more pipes and stanchions attached and perfectly aligned.
Storage Bags
If you don’t have too many pipe and drape parts, storage canvas bags are a terrific solution. The bags are made of heavy-duty canvas or cordura. Several types of storage bags have heavy duty zippers as well, so drapery, pipes, and other parts won’t accidentally break-through and fall out of them. You can buy pipe and drape bags individually or in sets. There are bags for drapes, drape supports, pipes, bases and supports, and pins.
Storage bags come in different styles, sizes, and colors. The amount of fabric panels each bag can hold depends on how light or heavy the fabric is. Storage bags can hold up to 20 (possibly more) panels of lighter fabrics, like Viole, Banjo, and Sheer, and 8-12 panels of mid-weight (Premier, etc.) and heavy-weight (Commando, Velour) fabric panels.
Storage Hampers
Hampers are an excellent alternative to carts. They keep drapes clean and orderly, and you can easily access them whenever you need to. They are available wherever you can buy pipe and drape systems online. Storage hampers are, like storage bags, made of heavy-duty canvas or other fabric materials. They have reinforced bottoms, which gives hampers the ability to hold several hundred pounds of fabric at one time. Storage hampers typically come with swivel castor wheels so you will be able to transport your pipe and drape kits with ease.
If you are interested in finding out more about storage solutions for pipe and drape systems, contact VIP Crowd Control today.
