As the Olympics near their close, we’re coming to the end of the story about Rainier’s involvement in wrapping the Olympic Stadium. Today, we have behind-the-scenes exclusive pictures of the Olympic Stadium Wrap installation. For this phase of the project, Rainier partnered with FabriTec, a … [Read more...]
Olympic Stadium Wrap: Innovation, Part III
Producing the fabric with The Cooley Group Perhaps the most challenging part of making the Olympic Stadium Wrap was getting the fabric right. To pass the British Standards for fire testing, the fabric was made using a chemical composition similar to that of roofing membranes. The extruders – … [Read more...]
Olympic Stadium Wrap: Innovation, Part II
How the Olympic Wrap panels were made in 9 steps Keep in mind that this was an unusual project, with unusual requirements – and a heretofore untested, unproven fabric. This is the process of Rainier making the Olympic Stadium panels, hiccups and retries and final successes. And it is … [Read more...]
Olympic Stadium Wrap: Sustainability
The Olympic Stadium wrap is “pvc-free.” The processes used to make it are “eco-friendly.” The London Organizing Committee of Olympic Games is committed to hosting “sustainable games.” What does all of this mean? For the Olympic committee, it means holding "Games guided by the principle that the … [Read more...]
Olympic Stadium Wrap: Innovation, Collaboration, Sustainability
Here’s a great video from Dow talking about the process of making the Olympic Stadium Wrap. The video gives a thorough look at the project, from conception to finish. Look for Rainier employees Bruce Dickinson and Charlie Rueb at 2:34 (that’s our shop floor & our offices!), 4:21, & … [Read more...]
Olympic Stadium Wrap: Collaboration, Part II
Dow is an international leader in Elastomers. Rainier is an international manufacturer of innovative fabric and display products. The Cooley Group is an industry leader of engineered fabrics, focused on using sustainable chemistry. All three companies provide solutions. And it’s a good thing, … [Read more...]
Olympic Stadium Wrap: Innovation, Part I
Olympic Stadium shortlisted for prestigious architecture prize! We’ll get back to our story about how it all came together at Rainier tomorrow – today we want to say congratulations to the architects behind the Olympic Stadium, Populous! The Olympic Stadium is short-listed for the 2012 … [Read more...]
Olympic Stadium Wrap: Collaboration, Part I
photo by David Bank, all rights reserved The Olympic stadium looks stunning, doesn’t it? Members of the Rainier team had the Opening Ceremonies streaming (on silent!) as we worked Friday afternoon – we’re keeping an eye on our wrap as we move forward on our current projects. It’s truly gratifying … [Read more...]
London 2012 Olympics
“This is a very challenging fabric project from the beginning. And not only was it a challenge to come up with a product that we can print, produce, and work with – but also to meet the stringent requirements in London for the fire requirements. We know we have the right people to take this on, so … [Read more...]
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