Advice 1

If possible, look for a “branded product” and not a no-name tent!

Half the battle for a higher quality tent is a branded product, which is usually better quality than a no-name product. A branded product is not called a branded product for nothing, as there is usually a well thought-out “brand” behind it and forms the basis for long-term high-quality production. The manufacturer and the importers or dealers of the brand make a conscious decision in favor of a brand because they want to develop and service a market over the long term. A poor quality product would only damage the reputation of the brand and thus also the reputation of the tent manufacturer or seller. So when you buy a branded product, you can largely rely on the fact that great care has been taken in the choice of materials, which is especially important in terms of the stability of the scissor tent. Branded products are sometimes more expensive than NN products, but this is mostly due to the fact that more know-how and, above all, higher quality materials are used in these products, which ultimately drive the product price up. In the case of NN products, the focus is usually only on keeping the price as low as possible, since you are not “committed” to any brand. It is therefore advisable to invest a little more money, which then pays off and pays off or amortizes in the long term and that usually has an impact on the stability of the tent. Quality is also important for a market stand, as it is usually set up several times a month or even a week and is therefore quite used during a year. Ultimately, the better quality and therefore a long-lasting product proves itself.

Advice 2

Determine the most suitable size of the marketstand

It is of no use if you think you have to have a certain size of tent for your market tent if the market organizer does not provide you with the necessary space for it. Due to the variety of sizes – at Expotrade there are e.g. 12 different tent sizes in different designs. If you need even more space, the folding pavilions can of course also be linked together to form a larger unit. So to say a tentcity as a marketplace. With this information, you can then make specific inquiries at a tent manufacturer.

Advice 3

Which tent frame do I use

This question is tied to various circumstances. How often do I use the market stall? If you would like to use your market foldingtent weekly or several times a month, then the tent type “expotent PREMIUM” from Expotrade is recommended. This frame has an Aluminum octagon profile and can be automatically adjusted with a passage height of 200-230cm “at no extra charge”. So if you need more space or a special height for your sales products, for example, then this tent is definitely the perfect solution for your project. 230cm passage height means approx. 30cm more height than with conventional folding tents, which normally only reach up to 200 cm passage height. Thanks to the 30cm more height, you still create a cozy atmosphere in the market stall and you don’t feel so “crushed” because the scissor or cross frame of the folding pavilion is higher above your head. How much weight can I still load in my vehicle or trailer? If your vehicle or trailer has generally reached the weight limit with your sales products, then of course a lighter folding tent frame is recommended. However, this means having to make some compromises in terms of stability and possibly also quality. The lighter expotent folding tent frames are e.g. the expotent Budget or Budget PRO frame. Both frames are made of anodized aluminum with a hexagonal profile. Due to the small savings measures, these foldable racks were only designed with a passage height of up to 200 to a maximum of 210cm. Nevertheless, these are still very good racks and you can use them 50 times or more per year without any problems. What volume can I still load in my car, transport or trailer? The different tent types and folding tent sizes also mean different requirements in terms of volume. For example, a 3x3m tent is packed smaller than a 4x4m folding tent. Therefore, ask the manufacturer about the packaging size of the respective market pavilion if you have space problems when transporting it. How much can the market stall cost? The different gazebo sizes and designs naturally result in different prices. If your budget for the market tent is limited, you may have to save on the pavilion frame and adjust the type accordingly.

Advice 4

suitable accessories for stabilizing the market-tent

Regardless of whether your tent is a marketstall (market tent), exhibition tent, party tent, garage tent, event tent or the like, a stabilization of the pavilion may be necessary for all these areas and even more.

Lashing straps and pegs/pegs:

With branded products such as the expotent folding tent from Expotrade Group, lashing straps and pegs (also called pegs) are included in the folding tent frame as standard. In the robust carrying bag of the frame there are suitable storage compartments on the inside so that all parts can be stowed away nicely and thus not get lost. So if you stand with your folding tent on soft ground, then we recommend tensioning the tent down with the supplied tensioning straps. These are primarily attached to the corners and, depending on the size of the tent, also in the middle and then braced at an angle to the ground and attached to the ground with pegs. The tension of the straps can then be adjusted and tightened or tensioned as required. With the expotent folding tent, there is also a “red” loop attached to the tensioning belt, which indicates the pulling of this loop and, when the belt is tensioned, also warns of a possible trip hazard.

Footplates/weights:

Market tents often stand on cobbled or asphalted streets and cannot be secured with conventional pegs. Here it is advisable to buy so-called footplates or weights. At expotent gazebos there are such foot plates with 15kg and 25kg weight. Depending on the size of the tent, it is advisable to use the heavier weights, as the wind can have a force that should not be underestimated. With expotent folding tents, the weight is simply placed on the inside of the tent on the triangular base of the folding tent. Due to the triangular shape of the weight plate, the plate closes positively with the shape of the tent and there are no outwardly protruding parts that could lead to tripping hazards. In addition, this also ensures that any side walls that may be attached to the tent also form-fit with the tent. The expotent weights also have a Velcro strip integrated into the plate, which is simply looped around the tent stand when the plate is placed on the stand and then attached to the plate again. This Velcro fastening prevents the plate from slipping off in strong winds and movements of the tent. The footplates can also be stacked on top of one another in order to use even more weight depending on the needs and size of the tent.

Connecting rods DIAGONAL:

the patented solution from Expotrade for wind problems. A patented solution that is only available from expotent! A pole attached “diagonally” between the legs of the folding tent stabilizes the market stand with a double effect! Due to the rigid design of this diagonal pole, pulling and pushing forces occurring on the folding pavilion are optimally absorbed and the tent is thus kept in perfect shape. This diagonal connection looks like the scissor profile in the roof structure of the folding tent, but is fixed between the legs at eye level. A telescopically extendable Aluminum profile facilitates fixation and the plastic screw connections around the support leg can be adapted to almost all common folding tent profiles using the supplied inserts. This means that the expotent diagonal connecting rod can also be attached to other folding tents from competitors. If you frequently pitch your tent in windy areas and want adequate protection from the wind, Expotrade’s diagonal connecting rod is the perfect solution to your problem. In addition, this stabilization bar also protects against “bulging of the sidewalls” in strong winds. In strong winds, the side walls attached to the tent are like a sail in the wind and naturally form a large wind attack surface on the tent. When the diagonal bar is installed, the side wall is caught by the crossbar and therefore it is practically impossible to tear the Velcro fasteners or the side wall fastening. Ask about the expotent special solutions office(at)expotradegroup.com or by phone +43 5576 73600

Horizontal connecting rods:

There is also the option of using a horizontally mounted pole between the legs of your market tent. This horizontal connecting rod is primarily fixed to the legs at a height of approx. 1 m using a screw lock. Branded products usually also come with a vertical leg to provide support in the middle. This supports the horizontal telescopic rod and prevents bending over large spans such as 4,5 m in length. Half-height side walls, for example, can then also be fixed to this horizontal bar. Thanks to the full-surface printing, even more advertising space can of course be used and, for example, a market table behind it can be covered for advertising purposes. In the case of expotent folding tents, these poles are also packed in a handy carrying bag so that nothing can be lost.

Advice 5

Don’t leave your customers out in the rain!

With expotent folding tents, there is also the option of expanding the folding pavilion into a real MARKET TENT. For this purpose there is e.g. the CANOPY, which is attached to the normal folding tent frame with a rod. Expotrade has developed a plastic clip that can be used for many folding tents available on the market. Regardless of whether you have a square, hexagonal or octagonal profile for the folding tent frame, these mounting brackets can easily be adapted to these tent profiles using interchangeable “inserts”. The canopy then protrudes approx. 70 cm above the normal folding tent and thus offers rain or weather protection for the customers, who can thus admire your products on the market table in the tent in the dry. Expotent canopies also have a unique “rain gutter” built in, so that the accumulated water can run off to the left and right of the awning and does not drip down the entire width. In addition, with this new type of canopy construction there are no “water sacks / water pockets” as usual, as the rainwater can run down through a net in the fabric into the rain gutter provided. The expotent canopy (also known as the awning) can also be adjusted as required thanks to a sophisticated system. This canopy awning offers you an additional 70cm more weather-protected sales area.

You can find further information or advice here: office(at)expotradegroup.com or by calling +43 5576 73600 www.expotradegroup.com

In order that you can present your company to the public in the best possible way, it is advisable to choose suitable events and advertising opportunities. Regardless of whether it is a music festival, a product fair, a church bazaar, a club festival, a roadshow or a city parade. With products from Expotrade such as folding tents, folding tables, beanbags and foldable standing tables, you can be sure to attract more attention to your company or your brands at such events, both indoors and outdoors. Especially in such difficult times of a pandemic it will be all the more important to move the events or trade fairs as well as the showrooms outdoors. Here, the number of people allowed is usually higher than at indoor events. So – make sure that you go to the customer and do not wait until the customer comes to you or may not be allowed to come at all. You may also reach a broader target group and customers see your products in person and not from the Internet or the Online shop. However, if you don’t do it the right way, you may not get the results you want. In this blog we are going to share some tips to help you plan your next outdoor event.

Advice 1

Choose the right event

First and foremost, it is important for outdoor events that they give you the return on investment necessary to justify the cost of such an event. Think about your desired target audience when deciding which events to focus on. For example, if you are a pig farmer who promotes your own freshly smoked bacon, you would rather not book a stand at an animal rights event, but rather an event that means the right advertising platform for you. Also take into account the age group you want your product or service to reach. You don’t want to waste your time on an all-day music festival made up mostly of teenagers and early 20s if your typical customer is in their mid-40s, for example. Don’t waste your time or money here thinking about the audience you want to reach and what kind of people are most likely to attend the event. When you have found a suitable event, book your space / stand early enough and use the time to prepare.

Advice 2

Choose the right equipment

Before you actually go to the planned event, you need the right event equipment. The most important thing is that you invest in the material that is “suitable” for the event. Roll-up advertising in the outdoor area is of no use if it falls over at the first small gust of wind, etc. An advertising tent or exhibition tent is an ideal product and advertising medium both indoors and outdoors and the best way to attract the attention of visitors to direct you to your booth. In hot summer weather, the event attendees will stop under your gazebo to cool off and see what you have to offer at the same time. If, in the best case scenario, your individual tent is still fully printed with your logos / slogans / product photos or a great background image, you are guaranteed to have visitors. If you also note that your tent may stand out from other competitors in terms of design or shape and size, you have done everything right! The ideal, individually designed canopy tent should be bright and inviting, with a razor-sharp print and made of high-quality material. With dark tents you have to work with light if possible so that the visitors feel attracted to the pleasant atmosphere in the tent. If you are looking for a bespoke tent or event solution, buy quality from Expotrade Group! We are happy to help you stand out from the crowd at your next outdoor or indoor event. If you’re looking for ways to cause a sensation at your next gig, you’ve come to the right place. We offer customer-specific canopies, tents, banners, seating such as beanbags, seat cubes or benches and also for a cozy and pleasant conversation with customers standing tables as well as the world novelty – the “FOLDABLE standing table” expobartable.

Advice 3

Put your equipment in the limelight

Whether indoor or outdoor, the tents and the event products around them are only as good as they are staged. A sublimation print on the tent roof and / or the tent side walls are an appealing eye-catcher during the day and if you equip the tent with e.g. the LED lights from Expotrade at night, the design “shines” perfectly outwards. This is made possible by sublimation printing (or transfer printing), as this is printed on white fabric and the printed design shines through with approx. 70 – 80% on the back. The tent can also be optically raised even further with an expoflag or a beach flag. To do this, simply mount the flagpole tent holder at the desired height on the tent stand and then insert the flagpole into this flag holder. This saves you about 1.5m of flag height on the ground, which you can then skilfully stage out over the tent. With the universal clamp developed by Expotrade, you can attach this beach flag holder to almost any folding tent (also from our competitors), as this connecting clamp has special insertable inserts for different profile cross-sections. You can use almost all folding tent profiles commonly available on the market with this flag attachment, from square to hexagon and octagon. With an expotent folding tent floor, you also create a clean and level surface for your exhibition tent. The 50x50cm panels are laid very quickly with a strong and unbreakable connection and visually enhances the entire exhibition tent a lot. With a wide variety of side walls – with door, with window, half-height, with window and curtain, etc. – you can also create a cozy and pleasant atmosphere so that visitors are happy to examine the products on display. You can also use the huge advertising space on the roof and side walls with product photos, information, backgrounds and sponsors so that you do not have to work with rollups or folding walls, etc. This saves you money and a lot of space in your event tent. We will be happy to advise you on your next project and you will also benefit from our many years of experience in the selection of your future event products.

Further information and product overviews can be found on our homepage www.expotradegroup.com

Regardless of whether you want to use your gazebo for commercial or private purposes, watertightness is always an issue and, as we think, an important purchase criterion for folding tents! What use is a folding tent if it leaks even in the slightest rain and you are no longer protected from wind and weather. Here are a few tips to keep in mind BEFORE buying a foldable tent.

Advice 1

If possible, look for a “branded product” and not a no-name tent!

A branded product is not called a branded product for nothing, as there is usually a well thought-out “brand” behind it and forms the basis for long-term, high-quality production. The manufacturer and the importers or dealers of the brand make a conscious decision in favor of a brand because they want to develop and service a market over the long term. A poor quality product would only damage the reputation of the brand and thus also the reputation of the tent manufacturer or seller. So when you buy a branded product, you can largely trust that what it says is inside! Branded products are sometimes more expensive than NN products, but this is mostly due to the fact that more know-how and, above all, higher quality materials are used in these products, which ultimately drive the product price up. In the case of NN products, the focus is usually only on keeping the price as low as possible, since you are not “committed” to any brand. It is therefore advisable to invest a little more money, which then pays off and pays off or amortizes in the long term.

Advice 2

Check the product information provided by the manufacturer or importer/dealer for water-resistancy!

Higher quality fabrics are mostly polyester fabrics with a PU-coating. Depending on the design, the water resistance is given in “water-pressure column in mm” and the higher this value, the higher the water resistance of the fabric. This can also be different depending on the colors, since the coating can also turn out differently due to different color pigments etc. Most of the higher quality fabrics also have a “water-repellent coating”. This can be seen very well by the so-called beading effect. If you pour water on the fabric, the water collects like mercury into small water pearls and then runs off the fabric very easily. In the case of non-water-repellent fabrics, the water can collect over the entire area or settle in the fabric, thus increasing the weight of the fabric noticeably and then endangering the frame due to its higher weight. In addition, this accumulation of water can cause the fabric to leak, as the excess water can no longer drain off properly. Therefore, always pay attention to the additional designation “water-repellent” when specifying the fabric quality. Some manufacturers/dealers offer PVC-coated polyester fabrics for their folding tents. These are very handy at first impression and feel thick and heavy, but this is not synonymous with a good quality of material. Over time and with regular use of the pavilions, the PVC coating then turns out to be of poor quality. PVC-coated fabrics are also significantly cheaper to manufacture or purchase than high-quality polyester fabrics with a PU coating and are therefore used especially for low-priced folding pavilions. A reasonable water column for tents should be between at least 1,500 and 4,000 mm. The fabrics that we use for Expotrade products such as expotent folding tents, expdome dome tents or expotable folding tables can be seen here.

Advice 3

Pay attention to the sewing quality on the tent roofs/sidewalls

Here, too, the search for high-quality, waterproof and water-repellent fabrics has proven itself. When sewing the fabrics, there are different seam systems that, depending on the position of the seam on the roof or the side wall, are laid flat on top of one another and sewn, or are folded using a sophisticated folding system such as a rain gutter and then sewn to the side. With the flat seam, the seams of better folding tents are sealed, i.e. provided with a PVC tape that is welded onto the fabric or the seam with hot air. The sealing tape seals the seam, so to speak, and closes the open areas so that they are waterproof or water-repellent. You can also recognize such sealed tent seams by the fact that an approx. 2 – 3 cm wide, transparent tape is attached to the seam. Folding pavilions in the cheaper or cheaper segment are usually not provided with such tapes in order to save costs. The attachment of this tape to the fabric requires a completely separate workstep, which is also carried out by 2 people with careful work – an effort that is normally accepted with branded products, but is largely saved with no-name products. You can see a few examples of sewing quality here.

Advice 4

Flame retardancy of the tent fabric

Mostly paired with the waterproofness of the fabric is the additional function “low flammability”. So if you are thinking of using your pavilion or folding tent indoors as well, e.g. at trade fairs, then flammability is a basic requirement so that you can even set up the exhibition tent. This function is applied to the fabric with an additional coating and can usually be recognized by the fact that the back of the fabric looks rather “milky” and usually differs slightly in color from the outside of the fabric. The designation for the low flammability is usually given as B1 according to DIN 4102-1 or according to EN Standard EN13501-1. Here, too, experience shows that cheaper folding pavilions do without this function for reasons of cost.

Advice 5

Impregnated or coated tent fabric

When choosing the tent, you should also pay attention to whether the fabric used or offered for the tent is “coated” or “impregnated”. Impregnation of the tent fabric usually means that the fabric has only been sprayed on the surface with an impregnation agent. In the first few weeks of using the tent, the water drains off nicely, but with continued duration the impregnation loses its effect and the tent becomes leaky. You can also see the same function in shoes that lose their waterproofness if they are not impregnated regularly. The impregnation is also attacked by UV radiation and loses its protective effect relatively quickly. So if you want a foldable tent to be really waterproof – regardless of whether you use it as a trade fair tent, event tent, exhibition tent, racing tent or simply as a party tent, then you cannot avoid a “coated fabric”. Coated fabrics have the advantage that the coating is applied in a separate work step during fabric production and, so to speak, combines with the mostly woven base material to form a unit. The coating closes the open pores of the polyester fabric and thus also makes it waterproof. Basically, it should be noted that with tent fabrics, the grammage is not necessarily important. Many people think that the heavier the fabric, the better it is. There are also lighter fabrics that are much better than the heavier ones. A PVC-coated polyester fabric is therefore usually heavier than a PU-coated polyester fabric, but the fabric with a PU coating is of higher quality and more sustainable than the PVC coating. When buying a gazebo, it is therefore important to inquire about the quality of the fabric BEFORE buying. Long-term use of your tent is therefore more likely with coated fabrics than with just impregnated goods.

Should you have any questions in this regard, please do not hesitate to contact us at office(at)expotradegroup.com or by calling +43 5576 73600. We will gladly help you with advice and action.