The History of the Bedouin Tent

Posted by under Bedouin Tent Rigging, South Africa

Bedouin Tents

A Brief History of the Bedouin Tent

The history of the tent is 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.


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Five Themed Tented Party Ideas

Posted by under Event Themes, South Africa

Themed Tented Parties

Themed Tented Parties

There are many wonderful things about stretch Bedouin tents from Tentickle Tents; they are versatile, can be set up anywhere, made to be any shape, come in a variety of colours and sizes, they are waterproof, and protect you from the sun, just to name a few. There is also the fact that they can be themed to suit any party. With a little imagination and creativity you can transform a stretch Bedouin tent into anything your mind can think of.


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Tentickle Tents Electrifies the Crowd at Electric Picnic

Posted by under Events, Ireland

Electric Picnic is Ireland’s premier Music Festival and tickets for this event are sold out months in advance. The popularity of this festival means that standing out from the masses can be a difficult task. Not so however when Maverick Marquee’s brings a Tentickle Stretch tent to the party! This is exactly the reason why Events Newstalk & Todayfm approached our Irish distribution partner Maverick Marquees, as our tents offer versatility, excitement and just the right amount of flamboyance when presented in the right colour…

Tentickle Tents at Electric Picnic

Tentickle Tents at Electric Picnic


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Romantic Wedding Locations in Germany

Posted by under Germany, Wedding Tents

Our years of experience and expertise have allowed us to spread our service across the globe. Tentickle Stretch Tents fits and supplies in over 25 countries across the globe. One of those countries is Germany. Not only do we have a very strong German customer base, but with destination weddings becoming ever more en vogue, we are also growing an international client base in that country.

Germany is a magical place to get married. Its sweeping landscapes, fairy tale castles, dramatic history, rich culture, cuisine all contribute to the depth and joy of visiting Germany. Such a vast country, there are so many wonderful places to visit it would be hard to know where to start. From the Rhine to the Baltic Sea, from Bavarian Alps to Berlin, there is just so much ground to cover. Here are five places in Germany to consider when planning a wedding, and suggested wedding venues to consider. Wherever you decide, Tentickle Stretch Tents can assist.


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Music Festival Survival 101

Posted by under Music Festivals, South Africa

Stretch Tents at Ramfest

Our Top 10 Tips to Survive Your Next Music Festival

Ever since Woodstock music fans have harnessed their inner nomad, packed up the essentials and headed out into the big unknown that is the music festival. Rain, shine, wind. Desert, forest, open field. No matter the weather or the venue, festival fans flock to far flung places to pay homage to their favourite bands, DJs and genres of music. While they are great fun, music festivals are also hard work, and the best way to enjoy them is to be prepared.

Tentickle Stretch Tents have set up tents at many a festival, and so over the years we have come to recognise what to do and what not do to survive and have fun.


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Ten Tips for Planning a Destination Wedding

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Destination Wedding

Planning a Destination Wedding? Here are some tips…

The notion of a destination wedding is a very romantic one, and if planned well it can be a truly magical affair. If not planned properly it can be the stuff bad movies are made of. Putting a wedding together is sometimes the first real test faced by couples, and weddings far far away can be even more testing, so we have put together some tips.


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Our 3 Favourite Places for a Tented Winter Wedding

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Stretch Tents Winter Wedding Wonderlands

Stretch Tents Winter Wedding Wonderlands

Traditionally peak wedding season has been during spring and summer, with venues heavily booked up and long waiting lists, this is fast changing. With many couples opting for winter weddings both here in South Africa and overseas the wedding industry has adapted accordingly.

There is no reason today why a winter wedding should not be as beautiful, romantic and comfortable as a summer wedding. We are very lucky in South Africa that we have so many places of such magnificent natural beauty that offer a magical backdrop to any wedding celebration. We are also lucky that some parts of the country offer year round good weather.


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Stretch Tents for Corporate Events

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Tentickle Stretch Tents Sponsors The German School Raffle

Stretch Tents for Corporate Hosting Events

More and more, big corporate companies are looking for out the box event solutions. There is a growing trend that is moving away from the stale, traditional corporate event experiences. What better way to do this than with a stretch Bedouin tent from Tentickle.

Marketers and event organisers are always on the lookout for new, innovative branding ideas that create a unique and memorable brand experience. A stretch tent is high impact, practical and creates a great atmosphere for any event. The latest in digital printing technology combined with the right stretch tent fabric creates branding that is both eye catching and professional. Imagine a company logo, larger than life, printed onto a stretch tent. No more need for pull up banners that flap and fall over in the wind, no need for fussy gazebos or flags that break. A branded stretch tent will set you apart from the competition.


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Create the Ideal Wedding Setting with a Stretch Tent

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Gone are the days of the traditional plastic PVC marquee – in today’s wedding settings, they are considered dated and static. The stretch tent has totally transformed wedding set ups. They are dynamic, unique and create just about any vibe that is required.

Take the hassle out of wedding planning with a Bedouin stretch tent

Take the hassle out of wedding planning with a Bedouin stretch tent

Available in almost any colour, shape and form there is almost nothing that can’t be achieved using stretch Bedouin tents these days.


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Tentickle Sponsors The German School Cape Town’s Raffle

Posted by under Event Tentickle Covered, South Africa

Tentickle Tents is more than just a Bedouin Stretch Tent Manufacturer, it is also a company that believes in the future of South Africa and the education of our children. This was one of the main reasons why we offered to be the main prize sponsor of the 2015 German School Oktoberfest Raffle that was held in Cape Town on the 30th of October. The raffles primary purpose was to add not just a little bit of winning fun to the festivities, but also to help raise funds for new educational materials for the pupils at the school. The prize itself consisted of an original Tentickle Bedouin Stretch Tent valued at R20,000, which is not only one of the most sought after 6m x 5m Stretch Fabric Tents in the country, but also one of the safest thanks to its patented fire retardant technology. This stretch Fabric Bedouin inspired tent uses a brand new approach to our tried and tested Bedouin tent manufacturing process, as it includes an easy to use exclusive Tentickle telescopic pole system. Not only does this innovation build on our already impressive reputation in the tent manufacturing industry, but is also ensures that we supply some of the most technologically advanced tents to our customers all over world.

Take a look at the picture below, which shows the actual Oktoberfest raffle tickets being sold on the day of the festival from beneath the comfortable shade provided by the actual prize. As you can see, this amazing tent is as versatile as it is good looking, which means that it can be used for anything from camping shade and shade around the pool, to craft market store covering or shading for stalls at outdoor events.

Tentickle Stretch Tents Sponsors The German School Raffle

Oktoberfest Raffle Tickets Being Sold


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