Using water-based inks for fabric printing

July 1, 2007  |  Features, Graphics

One of the most exciting aspects of digital printing on fabric is the incredibly wide array of markets in which they can be applied. By David Clark Digital fabric printing has rapidly evolved over the last few years. There have been many trendsetters who have discovered this process and have applied…
Fabric graphics create enticing exhibits

July 1, 2007  |  Features, Graphics

Is it any wonder than an exhibit and graphic design that will grab your audience’s eye is foremost on every exhibitor’s mind? By Candy Adams As a veteran exhibit manager who has been managing trade show exhibits for longer than I’d like to admit, the biggest change I’ve seen …
Trade show design tips

July 1, 2007  |  News

By Marti Naughton Image Make sure your booth graphics are attractive and understandable in three seconds or less. Select a strong, dynamic image with good contrast for visibilty. Think billboard not brochure. The image should have good resolution and be sharp when blown up. Make sure the image proje…
Creating crowd-stopping trade-show graphics

July 1, 2007  |  Graphics

By Marti Naughton Is bigger better? When it comes to trade show graphics, the answer is a big yes. Big idea. Big image. Big type. Why? Trade show booths are a form of environmental graphics. People read and see and interact with them differently than they do printed graphics. At a trade show, people…
Fusion Imaging experiences Olympic-sized growth

July 1, 2007  |  Graphics

By Jill C. Lafferty How does an Olympic athlete top winning a gold medal? You might ask a similar question of Fusion Imaging Inc., Kaysville, Utah. After providing fabric graphics for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City and the torch relay for the 2006 Summer Olympics in Athens, how does the …
Tensioned graphic solutions appeal to retailers

May 1, 2007  |  Graphics

By Jill C. Lafferty Tensioned fabric displays have been a staple in the exhibit and event arenas for some time, but this application is also finding its way into the retail sector, from grocery stores to high-end department stores, and from column wraps and ceiling displays to complete temporary ret…
Unique traveling exhibit launches new product

May 1, 2007  |  Graphics

By Lou Dzierzak The event. Vichy Laboratories used a unique traveling exhibit to launch a new skin care product line in the United States. The company. Lawrence Fabric Structures Inc., St. Louis, Mo. The task. Exhibitgroup/Giltspur commissioned Lawrence Fabric Structures to produce exterior fabric a…
Working with multiple vendors

May 1, 2007  |  Features, Graphics

Dealing with several printing supply vendors may seem complex, but it has its benefits. Compiled by Jamie Swedberg Telecommunications companies are always talking about bundled services: If you buy your cable, phone, and Internet from one vendor, they’ll cut you a deal. Even better, you’…
Fantastic finishes keep fabrics looking fresh

May 1, 2007  |  Features, Graphics

A finishing touch keeps fabrics at their best. Compiled by Lou Dzierzak Colorful awnings invite customers to take a moment and stop into a new retail store. Large banners hanging on an exterior wall announce the grand opening of a local theater’s new play. Sidewalk cafés protect their p…
Fabrics enhance look and feel of retail environments

May 1, 2007  |  Features, Graphics

From simple banners to complex displays, printed fabrics change the appearance of retail environments. By Lou Dzierzak Despite the media buzz surrounding the tremendous increase in Internet shopping, the retail store is still king when it comes to consumer purchasing behavior. Retailers account for …