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Event Supplies terms, explained
Short, plain definitions of the words you'll see on product pages and spec sheets. Each one links to a guide when there's more to know.
C
- CPAI-84
- A flame-resistance standard for tent fabrics. Read the guide →
D
- Decorating strip
- A perforated tape used to build and mount balloon garlands. Read the guide →
- Drop
- How far a tablecloth hangs below the table edge. Read the guide →
F
- Floor length
- A tablecloth drop that reaches the floor, about 30 inches on a standard table. Read the guide →
G
- G40
- A 40 mm (about 1.5 inch) globe bulb common on string lights. Read the guide →
- GFCI
- Ground-fault circuit interrupter, a protective outlet or breaker for wet locations. Read the guide →
H
- Highboy
- A tall cocktail table, usually about 42 inches high. Read the guide →
N
- NFPA 701
- A fire test standard for drapes and other decorative fabrics. Read the guide →
O
- Organic garland
- A balloon garland built from mixed sizes for a natural, clustered look. Read the guide →
P
- Pipe and drape
- Adjustable uprights and crossbars that hold fabric panels. Read the guide →
- Powered speaker
- A PA speaker with a built-in amplifier. Read the guide →
S
- SPL
- Sound pressure level in decibels, a measure of how loud a speaker can play. Read the guide →