Film allows customization of reflective graphics

June 1, 2009  |  Advanced Textiles, Graphics, Products

Scotchlite™ reflective material, 5807 Custom Cuttable Transfer Film, allows manufacturers and users to offer workers a simple and affordable way to customize many types of work garments and accessories with reflective graphic transfers to meet safety requirements. Purchasers can create high qu…
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Organic fabric offers options for media printing

June 1, 2009  |  Graphics, Products

Problem: A completely earth-friendly and versatile media for printing. Solution: UltraTex™ Organic fabric from Ultraflex is woven from 100 percent organic plant fiber with a water-based coating on one side. Biodegradable, recyclable and naturally fire retardant, it can be used in backlit or fr…
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Cost-effective film protects graphic displays

June 1, 2009  |  Graphics, Products

Problem: A less expensive covering to protect graphics displays for a shorter period of time. Solution: Neshen Americas’ SEAL® brand Print Shield Base is a cost-effective new choice in pressure-sensitive laminate film. Constructed of a 3 mil PVC film, water-based acrylic adhesive and a rel…
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Curl-free banner media preserves images

June 1, 2009  |  Graphics, Products

Problem: Many banner materials have a tendency to curl on the edges, which can worsen over time. Solution: Herculite offers Bantex® 13-ounce 2S curl-free banner media, a flame-retardant, laminated blackout material specifically formulated so that it will not edge curl, even over an extended peri…
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Fabric repels only water, not inks and dyes

June 1, 2009  |  Products

Problem: Water-repellent fabrics also repel inks and dyes. Solution: Pacific Coast Fabrics now stocks Deko-Tex Lotos 7058FLBN, a water-repellent, polyester outdoor fabric that won’t repel dyes and inks because the repellent is activated by heat in the calendaring process after the material has…
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Dye ink dries instantly

June 1, 2009  |  Graphics, Products

Problem: For some projects there is simply no time to wait for the ink to dry. Solution: GO dMax 4 HS from Graphics One is a black dye ink formulated for high-production environments. Offering good densities in excess of 3.2 on dMax 4 film, the major feature of this ink is to image film at … …
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Woven material ideal for backlit graphics

June 1, 2009  |  Graphics, Products

Problem: Customers need fabrics for backlit graphics. Solution: Fisher Textiles now offers a wrinkle-resistant, three-layered, tightly woven material that produces exceptional print quality and opacity for backlit applications. It is also flame-retardant and available in 61-inch, 72-inch and 120-inc…
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Adhesive designed for rough surfaces

June 1, 2009  |  Graphics, Products

Problem: Graphic media don’t stick to rough surfaces. Solution: New RoughRap™ from MACtac® is an aggressive adhesive designed for application on rough-textured surfaces, with the added advantage of being completely removable. This media can create the look of painted graphics on a ch…
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Bioplastic used in auto seat fabric

June 1, 2009  |  Markets, Products

Mazda wants its Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid to have a green, sustainable profile, and Teijin Fibers Ltd., Osaka, Japan, obliged with BIOFRONT seat fabric, made almost completely from plant-based raw material. BIOFRONT is a heat-resistant bioplastic that allows for high-temperature, high-pressure dyei…
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Vinyl products comply with CPSIA

May 1, 2009  |  Products

Bruin has introduced vinyl-coated mesh and vinyl laminates to comply with the new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), effective February 10, 2009. New rules limit lead and phthalate content for materials used in the manufacture of child care products. SOURCE Bruin Plastics Co. Inc.
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