Working with seams for outdoor applications

November 1, 2007  |  Graphics

How do you work with seams when applying graphics to an outdoor fabric? On vinyl We either paint or apply vinyl decal on vinyl fabric. We are careful to make sure we get over the stitches or against the bar seal as tight as possible with either process, using the applied vinyl as a decal … <d…
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Fabric Images participates in the evolution of exhibits

November 1, 2007  |  Graphics

By Jill C. Lafferty Patrick Hayes had spent years working in the marching band market when he saw both his future and the future of exhibits: using the very products he was selling—banners and flagpoles—to create exhibits for trade shows. But the fabric printing industry had a way to go …
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Choosing the right color to communicate your message

November 1, 2007  |  Graphics

Use color to communicate your message. By Marti Naughton Pick a color, any color. Now, think about that color and what it means to you. Is it powerful? Energizing? Soothing? Refreshing? Welcoming? Dependable? Color is universally understood and is a critical design element for graphics, especially t…
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Printed awnings get customers in the door

November 1, 2007  |  Features, Graphics

Printed awnings can portray an image, communicate a message, or create a mood. By Lou Dzierzak Although awnings have welcomed consumers through the doors of America’s small businesses since the Civil War, recent advancements in inks, fabrics, installation techniques, and graphics have created …
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The ins & outs of outdoor fabrics

November 1, 2007  |  Features, Graphics

Advances in fabric engineering and improvements in digital imaging technologies are catalysts for growth. By John Evans The use and application of outdoor fabrics for graphics applications has expanded at what some have called a mind-boggling rate over the last several years. There are a number of r…
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Deciding to buy or lease equipment

November 1, 2007  |  Features, Graphics

The advantages of buying or leasing major equipment purchases. By Vince Cahill When a business owner makes a capital equipment purchase, the decision to buy or lease may be as complicated as selecting which piece of equipment to buy. Some owners prefer to pay cash and would not miss the liquidity th…
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KAPCO offers new backlit film

November 1, 2007  |  Graphics

KAPCO Graphic Products has added a water-resistant, 5 mil front print backlit film to its solvent media product line. The single-sided solvent printable media is applicable for indoor and outdoor light box and backlit signage applications. Compatible with OEM and mild solvent inks and printers, the …
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Astrup Co. offers Vivitex line of printable fabrics

November 1, 2007  |  Graphics

The Astrup Co. now offers Vivitex, Glen Raven’s line of printable fabrics. Specifically designed for use on solvent-based printers, the Vivitex line features five different weights and constructions for use in sign and banner applications. Vivitex is the new brand name for Glen Raven’s g…
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US Sublimation introduces 2 new printers at IFAI Expo

November 1, 2007  |  Graphics

Two new Velotex printers introduced at the IFAI Expo in Las Vegas feature a patented system of synchronized cylinders for controlled media feeding and a unique built-in heat fixation module that, based on the ink used, either sublimates or cures the color on the fabric as it exits the printer unit. …
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Digital imaging bundle improves color fidelity and image control

November 1, 2007  |  Graphics

Pantone Inc. and onOne Software Inc. have introduced a new digital imaging bundle that improves the color fidelity and image control for design projects. The bundle includes PANTONE® hueyPRO, a member of Pantone’s huey family of display calibration products, and onOne Software’s Genu…
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