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It is no secret that Ricky Richards are stockists of an extensive range of textiles for diversified applications, and one core area of supply is to the sports and leisure industry. For many years our PVC fabrics have been converted into a variety of products from goal post pads, inflatable bouncing pads, trampolines and tennis court screens, to punching bags, tackling bags and jumping castles! While these are just some products Ricky Richards PVC fabrics have been converted into, the possibilities through our stocked fabric lines and our additional contract lines are endless!

We understand that some projects for the sports and leisure industry require custom colours to suit their existing surrounds or corporate identity, and sometimes colours are chosen for their inspirational or calming abilities. If you have a specific colour request, be sure to speak with one of the Ricky sales experts and they will happily help you colour match to your requirement.

Some of the most popular Ricky Richards fabrics used by the sports and leisure industry are CT1000, AK420, Sportsmat G2700 and G2759, Sio-Line B6501 and B6000. For tennis court screens and enclosures and SuperScreen 401 mesh shadecloth are ideal. Our team can even help you find a print partner that can print your corporate logo or message on these fabrics, to further enhance your customers project.

Recent Posts

A Basic Guide to Printable Self Adhesive Vinyl and Its Products

A Basic Guide to Printable Self Adhesive Vinyl and Its Products

There are important things in life that you want to protect because they have functional, aesthetic or personal value. However, there are lots of potentially destructive elements out there that can take away the value or functionality of these things. Environmental elements like heat, sunlight, wind and rain can eat away at under-protected surfaces, causing them to fade, tear or lose their function in some way.  

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Ronnie's Ramble Episode 12: Maintaing Passion for Your Work

Ronnie's Ramble Episode 12: Maintaing Passion for Your Work
When working within the same industry for many years, it’s understandable for many to feel burnt-out or bored of their work – Somehow Ronnie manages to bypass this and retain a huge love for the work Ricky Richards does. We wanted to sit down and ask how he maintains such a strong passion for his work. 
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Ronnie's Ramble Episode 11: Staying Innovative

Ronnie's Ramble Episode 11: Staying Innovative

For a business that opened its doors so long ago, you may be wondering just how does it stay innovative and keep up with the ever-changing needs of their loyal customer base? 

We had a chance to catch up with Ronnie to hear his thoughts on Ricky Richard’s success in staying on-trend and innovating their product line over the years. 

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The Manufacture and Characteristics of Mesh Fabric

The Manufacture and Characteristics of Mesh Fabric
Have you ever used a golf simulator and struck the ball so perfectly that it must've hit the screen at a hundred kilometres per hour? Chances are that the strong, flexible fabric that you were smashing the ball into was mesh fabric. Have you sat in the outdoor area of your mates place and noticed the external blinds which protect you from the weather? Or, maybe you like to wear those really breathable mesh athletic shirts. Always a good choice when you need a strong, durable material, mesh fabric serves many purposes in many environments.  
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Technology In Textiles - Under the Surface

Technology In Textiles - Under the Surface
For some people it may be a challenge to think of fabric as “cutting-edge” technology, but the textile industry is continually being transformed by new methods and materials. As with many other fields, the impact of technology on textile industry innovations will only accelerate in the years to come.
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Choosing the Best Fabric for Your Awning

Choosing the Best Fabric for Your Awning
Awnings offer many great benefits for your home or business - from providing shade to advertising your store. If you’re looking for a simple and affordable solution to make your outdoor spaces more comfortable and accessible awnings may be just what you need.  
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