Huge Congratulations to Tasman Canvas:
Award-Winning Canopy Design at the 2025 NZ Textile Awards
We’re thrilled to celebrate Tasman Canvas, winner in the Tension Structures and Canopies <100 sqm category and third overall at the Advanced Textiles Association – New Zealand Textile Awards 2025.
Their breathtaking project, “Floating Above the Ivy,” is a true marvel of design and craftsmanship — a canopy that blends technical expertise with creative vision. Even more impressive, no growth was cut during the installation process, allowing the structure to sit harmoniously within its natural setting.
A Showcase of Design and Craftsmanship
The “Floating Above the Ivy” canopy highlights what Tasman Canvas does best: combining functionality, sustainability, and beauty. This award-winning project demonstrates the possibilities of tensile architecture, proving that shade and shelter solutions can also be architectural statements.
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A special thank-you goes to CONTENDER NZ Ltd, who supplied the SATTLER PRO-TEX POLYPLAN Candy membrane in creamy shade 00C. This fabric played a vital role in bringing the canopy’s lighting and visual character to life.
Why POLYPLAN Candy?
- Exceptional translucency for natural light and colour effects
- Built-in flame retardant and UV resistance
- Anti-wicking and fungicide protection
- UV-resistant liner for long-term durability
This innovative textile allowed Tasman Canvas to deliver a canopy that is both striking in design and built to last in New Zealand’s unique conditions.
Innovation, Sustainability, and Recognition
The Textile Awards celebrate excellence in design, materials, and technical execution. By winning in their category and placing third overall, Tasman Canvas has confirmed its reputation as a leader in shade sails, canopies, and tensile structures* across New Zealand.
This achievement also highlights the power of collaboration between design teams, manufacturers, and suppliers like CONTENDER NZ Ltd. Together, they’ve shown what’s possible when creativity and innovation meet technical skill.
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🔗 Tasman Canvas – Outdoor fabric specialists, based in Tasman and serving NZ nationwide.
🔗 CONTENDER NZ Ltd – Leaders in high-performance textiles and membranes.
🔗 Sattler PRO-TEX POLYPLAN Candy – The award-winning fabric behind this project.
