A Brief History of the Stretch Tent

Stretch Tents has a long and interesting tale. One of the earliest forms of shelter, the tent is associated with wanderers and nomads. From man’s most primitive days the tent was used as a form of shelter. Even the most rudimentary structures have common attributes to today’s dwellings – divided sections for different living functions, supporting structures, a roof, a floor and an entrance of some sort.

While primitive man used the tent as makeshift shelter, as man evolved so too did the tent. Associated with early Nomads the tent became necessary equipment for tribes that needed shelter that was required to be set up and broken down in a hurry. Although Nomadism was prevalent throughout the world it became synonymous with the Bedouin tribes of ancient Nabatea, Sinai and Mesopotamia – which today incorporates much of the Arabian Peninsula. Although a huge geographical region inhabited by many different tribes, there was one thing they all had in common and that was the Bedouin tent.

The rectangular structures were supported by poles and made from either goat or camel hair, were split into sections – one private and one for entertaining. The tents not only served as shelter from the harsh desert conditions but also provided a space for engaging and hosting guests. Fast forward several centuries to today. The Bedouin tent is still very much alive, and has been modernised and updated to fit suit today’s needs. Still very much in touch with its origins in hospitality and good times Bedouin tents today are used for entertaining, for protection against the elements and to create a welcoming oasis for any event or function.

Unlike Bedouin tents of way-back-when, today’s variety, more commonly called Stretch Tents, are waterproof and made of the highest most technologically advanced fabrics. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours and can be tailor made to fit any occasion.

Rubber Pole Caps and Rubber Pole Feet

• Our indestructible rubber pole caps and feet are custom-moulded
• to create the perfect grip and peak as well as a non-slip base on hard floors.

Durable Transport Bags

• Heavy-duty tent and pole bags are provided with each tent purchase to protect and transport tents to and from events.

Tent Delivery

• Prior to delivery or shipment, our tents undergo a thorough inspection.
• Once this checklist has been signed-off, tents for export are packed into an inner fabric sleeve before being placed in a heavy-duty bag which is sealed and tagged with the export code. The heavy-duty sealed bag is then thoroughly cellophane wrapped for added protection during transit. These procedures ensure that your order is delivered to you in perfect condition.

Tent Rigging Training

• Our Rigging Division is available for training your team. Training can take place either at our factory premises in Cape Town, South Africa, or, if travel is a viable option, at your own location.

Stretch Tents

The Bedouin is remarkably easy and quick to install, with the largest option assembled in less than 30 minutes, with three relatively unskilled persons.  The aesthetics of the Bedouin sets it apart from its competitors, offering an interesting alternative to the standard 'pole-type' marquee.  Although the Bedouin is not extendible, it is able to be joined to another of the same size, with a purpose-made, bat-wing system.  The Bedouin is available as  (non-water proof, with water repellant) capabilities options are available are manufactured in any pantone colour, minimum size 300m² for lab dye, if less surcharges may apply Standard colours are: Sand, Khaki, Silvergrey & White.

We have stretch tents for sale in South Africa, Stretch Tents Durban, Stretch Tents Gauteng, Stretch Tents Pretoria, Stretch Tents Johannesburg, Mpumalanga,  Polokwane, Lagos, Lesotho, Kano, Nigeria, Maputo, Kisumu, Mozambique, Kenya, Nairobi, North West, Gaborone, Nampulu, Luapulu Mansa, Eastern Chipata, Namibia, Botswana, Egypt, Togo, Lusaka, Central African, Cameroon, Rwanda, Morocco, Mauritius,  Mali,  Pietermaritzburg, Free State,  Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, Bloemfontein, East London, Swaziland, Algeria,  Angola, Western Cape, Nelspruit, Northern Cape, Limpopo, Benoni,  KZN, Soweto, Midrand, Mthatha, Richards Bay and many more places.