The BellaTEX Shop is opening soon!

Posted by on Nov 5, 2014 in News

We are proud to be finalizing everything for our BellaTEX Stage Fabrics Web Store grand opening, coming soon! In our new webstore you will find great deals on raw fabrics for sale by the yard for by the roll. We have a wide selection of fabrics including velour, muslin, scrim, leno, duvetyne, commando, acoustic, keying, decorative, sheer, stretch. We also have curtain accessories, rigging supplies, remnant fabric, and more! Check back soon and explore our complete product...

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Why you need a Pulley Man Hoist

Posted by on Sep 18, 2014 in Products

Why you need a Pulley Man Hoist

We’re convinced that the Pulley Man Hoist is one of the best little tools ever invented, and we’re sure that if you are in the entertainment production industry, you will love yours as much as we love ours. This little guy is rated up to 600 lbs. straight or 1,200 lbs. double-reeved. It comes with a 30 ft cable, or you can put your own cable on it to extend the lifting height. We use ours daily in our manufacturing facility to pull heavy equipment or boxes...

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Should window curtains in a theatrical setting be lined?

Posted by on Aug 7, 2014 in Curtain Options, Fabric Options

Common in school, church, or gymnatorium-type theatres, outside windows can pose a real problem when it comes to the enjoyment of a show. You may be wondering how to best handle this situation. What fabric should the curtains be made of? Should the curtains be lined? Lined with what? The decision on whether or not to line window curtains in a theatrical setting depends on several factors, including the fabric type used and the color of the curtain. Here are some major...

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The Stagehands’ Creed

Posted by on Apr 30, 2014 in Fun Stuff

Inspired by one of our popular t-shirts at USITT, Erik Viker was inspired to write this creed whilst standing in the long line to get a shirt. We decided it needed to be preserved for posterity out there in the interwebs. Enjoy 🙂 Click here to view!  

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USITT – Fort Worth, 2014

Posted by on Mar 31, 2014 in News

We had a wonderful time exhibiting for the first time at USITT in Fort Worth this week! We gave away over 1,000 t-shirts and over $500 worth of prizes, in the process meeting a LOT of fantastic people! We were so impressed by the entire show, from the exhibitor booths to the convention offerings. We hope to see you next year at USITT in...

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