Materials

One of the keys to our success over the last 20+ years is our ability to help our customers in their material considerations.  For us, it is all about getting the desired results at the right cost points for the required end use.  Sometimes this is working with the newest innovation in the market.  At other times, it is about working with what is tried and true.  Whatever the answer is, our commitment is the same, we want our customers working with the best available materials for the job and size of investment they are prepared to make.

·       Standard Calendared Vinyl

Made by running a hot semi-solid vinyl thru a series of “calendaring” rollers. These rollers flatten the vinyl down to a final thickness of 3mil.  Because it is stretched into shape, the vinyl has some degree of memory and a slight tendency to shrink or pull back toward its original form when it gets hot.  Because of its high-yield bulk production method, calendared vinyl is less expensive than cast vinyl.  And because it is stiffer/thicker than cast vinyl, it is also easier to handle and install.  Our standard calendared vinyl has an outdoor durability of up to 5 years.

·       Premium Cast Vinyl

Made from a liquid mixture that is “cast” (or poured) onto a moving casting sheet.  Once cast, it is then processed through a series of ovens to harden.  This manufacturing process creates a very thin – 2mil – vinyl that makes it more conformable than calendared vinyl.  As a result, it can be applied over substrates with rivets, corrugations and complex curves.  Because the vinyl has not had any stress applied to it during the manufacturing process, it also does not have any shrinkage and is more durable.  As a result, it will last a few years longer than standard vinyl.

  • Standard Paper36# presentation bond. Best suited for indoor use even though it is water resistant (Image won’t run but paper will get soggy in rain.)
  • Glossy PaperGlossy, water resistant paper, similar to photographic paper. Ideal for photo reproduction.  Still best suited for indoor use.
  • Durable Outdoor/Indoor Banner VinylReinforced vinyl, printed with UV and water resistant inks is available in different thickness depending on your need.  Also available in super opaque.
  • Window Static Cling7 mil vinyl, perfect for graphics that are installed on the inside of windows with graphics facing outdoors. Available in both clear and opaque white background. Easy to install using a spray bottle of a water and dish detergent mixture and window squeegee – repositionable while installing. This material is also easily removed.
  • Exterior Window Film7 mil polypropylene, removable adhesive, matte finish, printed with UV and water resistant inks. Especially designed for outside use on tinted windows. Offers bubble free application when mounting even large graphics. Dimensionally stable alternative to standard PVC vinyl.
  • Exterior Window Perforated MaterialPerforated vinyl material for use on window exterior. Sign is only visible from the outside. The inside just appears as tinted glass.