Pop-Up Canopies

Pop up canopies are portable shelters that collapse down to a size that is portable. Typically canopies of this type come in varied sizes from 5'x5' to 10'x20'.

Most pop up canopies come in two pieces, the canopy frame and the canopy top. Canopy Frame are constructed of either Steel or Aluminum. Steel framed canopies are heavier and typically cost less then the superior aluminum frames.

Top for most canopies are made from a Oxford polyester blend of fabric. This fabric is rated in denier. Any denier rating of 250+ is acceptable and most rating above 250 will only increase weight and give no value to the fabric itself. Top are also fire retardant and water resistant. Due to seems sown into the top they will never be "water proof". Most companies offer a wide variety of color for there tops.

Pop up canopies have become very popular for outdoor events and trade shows. Some commercial canopy companies are even beginning to silk screen and digitally print on the custom canopy tops to promote the company using them.

The pop up canopy was invented around 1984 by a Colorado resident named John Lynch. Mr. Lynch formed the company KD Kanopy which still leads the industry in canopy manufacturing and sales. KD Kanopy to this day still holds over 25 patents world wide on their canopies and tents.

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