Specialty Fabrics Showcase 2016: Printability

Attention-grabbing graphics

GF 2000 Rebound is Fisher Textiles’ anti-skid printable carpet for corporate and promotional events, trade show floor graphics, retail displays and floor mats. The textured-pile carpet has a 16-ounce washable black basket weave backing and is engineered for dye sublimation and UV-curable printers. Available in 63- and 126-inch rolls, GF 2000 Rebound is fire-retardant and resists footprints.
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DD 6788 MoJo® is a backlit fabric that pairs well with SEG systems due to its slight stretch for a tight fit in aluminum framing systems. The fabric is compatible with several ink systems, plus its wrinkle-resistant properties allow for easy shipping. DD 6788 MoJo is engineered for light dispersion and presents vivid printing when amplified with backlighting.
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GF 6732 Apollo® is Fisher Textiles’ backlit fabric for retail and SEG prints that require bright white graphics. The fabric is flame-retardant, weighs 3.2 ounces and is stocked at 120 inches wide. Fisher Textiles recommends that GF 6735 Diffuse be used behind GF 6732 Apollo to enhance the printing and prevent hot spots. Free sample rolls are available for testing.

Displays on the go

Tablecloth Fabric Pro, offered by Top Value Fabrics, has a soft hand and sleek drape that travels well event after event. Due to the fabric’s wrinkle resistance and platform for vibrant color, it can be used for a variety of retail and expo displays such as backdrops, banners and popup displays. Tablecloth Fabric Pro is designed for printers that require high-performance textiles for direct printing. The 100 percent polyester fabric prints ideally with direct
disperse, dye sublimation transfer or UV inks.
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Supernova is a backlit fabric for SEG frames when bright whites are used in printed graphics. REACH compliant, it meets NFPA 701 fire resistance specifications. The fabric provides options in ink compatibility including dye sublimation direct, dye sublimation transfer, UV and latex. Supernova is available in widths up to 122 inches.

Printable organza

Amaike Super Organza can be printed on and used to create custom prints directly from photographs or designs. The light, thin fabric can be used in dye sublimation printing to make fade-resistant prints. Available in two weights: 5 and 10 grams per square meter. The fabric can be used in clothing, sportswear, interiors and industrial applications.