Pipe and Drape
A modular system of metal pipes and fabric drapes used to create temporary walls and booth dividers.
Definition
Pipe and drape is a portable backdrop system consisting of adjustable upright poles, horizontal crossbars, and fabric panels that create instant partitions, booth walls, backdrops, and room dividers.
The system is lightweight, reusable, and comes in various heights, colors, and fabric options.
Why It Matters
Pipe and drape provides flexible, cost-effective space division for trade shows, exhibitions, and events. It transforms open ballrooms into structured booth spaces and creates clean backdrops for stages and photo areas.
Understanding pipe and drape specifications helps planners accurately estimate setup costs and venue transformation possibilities.
Examples in Practice
A trade show uses 8-foot pipe and drape to create 500 booth spaces with white side walls and company-branded back walls.
A wedding planner uses black pipe and drape to hide venue storage areas and create an intimate reception space.
A conference uses pipe and drape with gobos to brand general session entrances and create photo-ready moments.