News From the Loft

Thanks to the City of Chicago Small Business Improvement Fund for helping us renovate the front of the shop. We were able to save the original cast iron window frames and columns from 1884 and restore the cornice per the original design. The shop is much brighter and inviting.

Check back often. We are adding new sails daily. We have hundreds of crates of sails and we process more every week.

We just installed the latest banners for the Lyric Opera. These banners are designed and printed then sent to Sailbrite for trimming, sewing, and installation. Each banner utilizes sail luff tape sewn to both sides of the banner. They are hoisted in custom headsail tracks that are attached to decorative metal architectural elements on the front of the Civic Opera Building. This design allows the banners to withstand gale force winds and still look great.

Just give us a call to set up a time to talk about your sail and canvas needs. (312) 437-1304