Below are details about our printable materials, laminations and substrates. We endevour to provide different materials for different applications and price points so our customers can choose what best suits their particular use. We encourage you to visit the manufacturers of these materials and learn more than the brief descriptions we give here.
Other materials are available but may require a special order for them.
Calendered vs Cast Materials
So what is the difference? Basically, if you want your material to conform to curves and compound shapes, you want a cast material, if it is a relatively flat mounting area (substrate or a sign on the side of a van) then there is no need for the extra cost of cast material and calendered will be fine.
To laminate or not to laminate…
Unless for a temporary use, we typically recommend a lamination be applied, but the choice is yours. Lamination not only protects the print and material from scratches and dirt, but it protects the ink and material from UV degradation, bleaching in the case of ink, and actual damage for the base material, which can shorten the materials lifespan considerably if say it sits on the south side of a building in full sun all day.
General Adhesive Materials
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Bubble FreeOur ‘go to’ material. For mid to long term promotional materials both indoors and outdoors.. |
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Low Energy – GFI 201HTAPFor mid to long term graphics. Exceptional adhesive properties designed to adhere to low energy materials. |
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L6A thick material for indoor and outdoor applications. Excellent permenant adhesive that will adhere to even low energy materials. No lamination options available for this material. |
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Reflective -3M 3290For use as fleet markings, vehicle markings, stickers, decals, etc. For Longer Life we recommend using a gloss laminate. |
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Window PerfWhite front side and black adhesive side flexible vinyl film with a clear removable acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive. This product is designed for production of see through graphics for windows. |
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Static Cling – GFI 207 Clear & 208 WhiteClear or white cling material for temporary graphics. May be adhered to front or back of glass. |
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Economy Vinyl -Arlon DPF 510GTFor short to mid term promotional materials both indoors and outdoors. |
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Orajet 3621Short- to medium-term general signage and other flat indoor and outdoor applications |
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Orajet 3640Short- to medium-term general signage and other flat indoor and outdoor applications |
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Translucent SPMTURMedium to long term solution for indoor and outdoor illuminated signage. We HIGHLY recommend lamination for exterior use. |
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Clear Vinyl – GFI 205Clear vinyl, what can we say except you probably dont want it unless you are mounting it on a white surface or backing it with a barrier film. Great for making 2nd surface (inside the window) decals when backed with barrier film. |
Wrap Films
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IJ180CV3What can you say, the original high performance cast material. An excellent product for vehicle wraps, or general signage that you want to last. |
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Arlon SLXIt’s for vehicle wraps. with a lifespan of up to 10 years. The FLITE technology (fancy pressure sensative name) is excellent for floating graphics on vehicle before adhering with pressure. |
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Avery MPI 1105Another great material for vehicle wraps and general signage. Excels at 3D wraps requiring extreme deformation. |
Non-Adhesive Materials
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TriSolv™ PhotoPapersYour standard photopaper for high quality reproductions with an acid-free base. |
Substrates
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Dibond™An excellent and durable material originally designed for building facades. It consists of a black polyethylene core with .012″ aluminum faces on both sides. Easy to cut and shape with a pleasing gloss enamel white finish on both sides. It won’t bow or oil can like standard metals. Thickness: 3mm (3/16″) |
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LusterboardSimiliar to Dibond but with a plywood core and .012″ enameled aluminum faces. Use where you need something durable that can take a hit and not dent or bend. |
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UltraboardFor indoor use only! Very lightweight and rigid. This material is a black foam core with styrene faces. Easy to cut, farily durable. |
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MagneticMagnetic sheet typically used for vehicle signs. |
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CoroplastWell, what can we say, it is like cardboard, but plastic. Made from polypropylene, it is the reigning king for temporary and short term signage. Extremely durable, inexpensive and forgiving material when used properly. Can be shaped with flute cutters. |
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PVC aka SintraExpanded PVC material. Fairly rigid material in small sheets. Can be curved in large sheets. Also can be bend with a heat tape. |
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AcrylicAcrylic comes in every color under the rainbow. A durable, but brittle and expensive material that we rarely use. But when you have to have it, you really have to have it. Everything other than clear and white are special order. |
