Banner stands are lightweight and portable. The substrates vary from fabric to vinyl banners. For indoors, polyester fabric banners with graphics printed through dye sublimation printing is the most ideal choice as the print quality is superb with its continuous photographic tones, which is perfect at close up. If you have the budget, you can go for the fabric banners. Vinyl banners are cheaper though.
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![]() It is possible to imprint a cloth banner with screen printing. Shirts are mostly imprinted through this kind of press method as they are made of fabric materials. However, whatever you can do with pressing via screen print is not always applicable with dye sublimation printing. Dye Sublimation Printing Here’s why. Dye sub printing is mainly done on fabrics made from polyester materials. It can be a satin, sheer, poplin, oxford, or a knit. These are the few ones I can name. You can search for more online if you want. To continue, the process makes use of 4CP, or 4-color printing process, that is quite the same to an inkjet digital printer. Instead of cyan-magenta-yellow-black, or CMYK, sublimation printing makes use of CMYO. Black is replaced with a clear overprint. A graphic image file is transferred to the printer, and then it prints the graphic in reverse fashion. It prints the image on a heat transfer paper first, embedded onto the fabric, and then moved through pressure rollers that are heated at 400F. With the aid of both the heat and the pressure, they convert the dye from a solid state to gas which, in turn, combine the dye onto the polyester cloth, producing a continuous color print that resembles a photographic image. I think that this kind of printing is the nicest method of all printing processes available today. But then again, you can’t do this on most items. Well, surely, not in the most cost efficient manner. Screen Printing Similarly, 4-color print process is also applicable in screen printing. However, it makes use of that series of dots to be able to produce a CMYK print result. The result will appear way coarser than dye sublimation unless done with really high lines per inch or LPI. Furthermore, screen print method is implemented for printing simple graphic images in high volume. This process is very much cost effective, but then if you want fabric banners with fine and good looking quality prints, dye sublimation is the one to go to. Pigment Inks Versus Dye Sublimation Inks Pigment inks are commonly used in digital printing of vinyl materials, like decals and the likes, because of their being color fastness. Also, they cost more and have less color spectrum compared to dye inks. In addition, pigmented ink types are usually weaker as they tend to fade quicker than dyes. Over the years, there have been advances made in digital imprinting inks where hot solvents have been added, making the dye evaporate faster and allowing it to become the base ink rather than just the pigment ink. Moreover, digital printers utilize a heated platen prior to, during, and post printing. Fans are also used to rapidly dry the dyes. There are materials that are especially treated. You can use them as well as they are charged opposite the dye inks that tend to help them cure in a short period of time. Last Updated on: ![]()
Dye sublimation printing, which occurs when a printer uses heat to transfer dye onto fabric, has changed the face of the graphic design industry. About sixteen years ago, DuPont was the first to blend the chemistry of dye with digital printing technology and use heat and pressure to create a picture-perfect print. It can be used for much more than fabrics, though; it can decorate clothing, coffee mugs, banners, and an array of other items. With dye-sublimation, the graphic design industry was able to restore some previously forgotten aesthetics to the ad industry.
Over the past 150 years, signage evolved from being unique, hand-painted wood signs to metal and plastic signs that can be mass-produced quickly and inexpensively. Though the quality of signs suffered a bit, not all changes to signs were negative, though. In fact, our company was among the first to offer the signs made with a vinyl plotter because we strive to offer the newest and best advances in print marketing. Why Dye-Sublimation Looks Better Dye-sublimation can do what an inkjet printer can’t: print with a continuous tone. When it prints on a piece of polyester fabric, for example, the dye is heated. This causes the liquid dye to change into a gas, mixing the colors (unlike with a digitally printed banner). It also allocates CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black) colors to be layered singularly and consecutively so the finished product is photographic. Why Banners and Displays Should Be a Part of Your Marketing Plan Every business should consider this method of printing, whether they sell clothing or fine furniture or want to use trade shows and conventions to expand their clientele. Though the expense for a display that uses dye-sublimation is higher, it’s well worth it for that special attention to detail. If you don’t use dye-sublimation printing, your display could be viewed as chintzy or cheap, like you don’t care about your clients’ satisfaction. After all, people tend to base their decision to purchase items on appearance. For example, rich hues on a website may inspire clients or customers to buy more than dark, drab colors, depending on the subject matter. Further, a bridal shop’s website will be more enticing to shoppers if it’s done in light colors. A website that is clean and simple will be easier to navigate than a cluttered, disorganized one with broken links and obnoxiously bright colors. The look of your display, ad, or banner matters, too. Sharp, well-placed printed graphics will have a more positive effect on clients than a variety of sub-par graphics on a basic background. After all, your graphics can make you have an edge over your competition. Last Updated on: ![]()
The next time you’re taking a drive through your city, take a look at all the vinyl banners that are being used to promote an event or advertise a product or service. You might be surprised at the many ways they’re still being used in spite of the new fabric banners that are gaining popularity. You’ll see vinyl banners used to identify building sites, to inform customers of upcoming sales, or even to label parking lots. Although you may think fabric banners are the preferred medium for marketing, you’ll soon notice that vinyl banners still have an immense popularity.
One of the biggest reasons that vinyl banners are still being used is the fact that they’re more affordable than the new fabric banners. Opting for vinyl is a great way to save on your marketing expenses. Well made vinyl banners are just as durable as fabric and can last for years when properly displayed and cared for. With the new digital printing techniques, graphic images and lettering on vinyl banners have improved as well. There’s no reason to limit your creativity. In the past, vinyl banners were printed primarily in basic block lettering, but now you can use photographs, logos, and any style of lettering you think will work best for your needs. Vinyl banners have been used for decades for marketing purposes. For this reason, your potential customers have learned to pay attention to them. A bright, well placed vinyl banner will definitely turn heads. While fabric banners are still relatively new to most people, vinyl banners are familiar. Getting the attention of your desired audience is the first step in successfully selling your business’s goods and services. According to research, you have approximately 10 seconds to make a favorable impression on a customer. Catching the eye of your target audience and leaving a memorable mark on them is half the battle. Another convincing factor that might make you choose vinyl or fabric is that heavier vinyl banners can be printed on both sides when a barrier is placed in between. You can stretch your marketing dollar by displaying your information on two sides instead of one. It’s possible to have the same thing printed on both sides in order to reach customers from two different directions. You can also have the two sides printed with different marketing information. Whenever it’s time to use the opposite side, you can simply flip the vinyl banner over when it’s displayed against a wall. There’s really no limit to the uses of vinyl banners. They’re perfect for use in parades, at sporting events, or to let the community know when a commercial building is available for lease. You can use them to promote a new product or to announce an upcoming sale. Vinyl banners are available in many sizes and weights, so it’s easy to purchase one that will serve your needs perfectly. Depending upon how you plan to display your banners, you can have ties on all four corners or use poles that fit perfectly into pockets sewn for that purpose. Consider vinyl when you’re in the market for new banners. You’ll be pleased with the variety that’s available and also happy with the price you pay for vinyl banners! Last Updated on:
You can definitely make your own car decals if you got the right printer. You also have to buy a vinyl blank sheet. You can do an online research for DIYs about this. In case you want a pro to do it for you, there are a lot of car decal printing company online that can do it for you.
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Custom printing of Roll-Up Banner Stands can be attainable if you can find a reputable printing company that offers banner displays that are suitable to be mounted on banner stands. The display substrate can be made from either fabric or vinyl material. Roll-Up banner stands are commonly used indoors. Given that, fabric banners work better and they are more visually appealing up close than vinyl banners.
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Screen printing is a conventional graphic press processing. Although digital printers make life easier for most sign shops today, there are still those who adore the quality of print on-screen press is able to reproduce. In the video above, you shall learn the basics or fundamentals on how screen printing is done.
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I don't want to be bias on this one as I am in the business of vinyl banners. I will fairly give you notes on this one, especially on companies offering wholesale pricing.
Note that any business can offer wholesale printed media. It can be banners, decals, billboards, or signs. If you are a reseller, you should get acquianted with not only the pricing, but also with the timing and quality of the graphic prints. Price is a vital concern when it comes to wholesale items. If you are not able to compete with the other stores with pricing, either you are a reseller or printing your own vinyl banners, you'd get smacked by your competitors and be out of business in no time. For resellers, quality is important as much as the cost. If your output is cheap, I would bet that you are not going to see that client ever again. As the business owner, you don't want that to happen. And so, how to know if you are getting that wholesale price? Click this to continue reading. Last Updated on: ![]()
There are instances where you tried sticking a decal onto your phone, it peels off after an hour or two. Have any of you experienced it? Good for those who didn't, and for those who did, stick around.
To be honest, I am not exactly sure if you can get it to adhere back on your phone. I have to know the type of material the decal is made from. There are plastic sheets that demands a special type of adhesive in order for them to adhere well enough. One type of plastic that is tought to stick onto is the polypropylene because of the kind of chemical make-up of such material. Another thing to consider is the adhesive. Typically, acrylic types are used and they pretty much adhere decently but not well enough in certain surfaces as polypropylene. Aggressive glues are available but you don't get to find them in most common retail sticker shops. And then there's another thing to consider. Read more about it and more at http://www.visigraph.com/decals/removing-decal-sticker-adhesive-glue-from-car-decal-wont-stick-to-phone/ Last Updated on: ![]()
Electronic readerboard are common these days. They are often used as a media of information for both commercial and safety purposes. If you are thinking about the technical processes in making electronic readerboards, I am not sure if I can give the very details on that matter. Let me first give you some information about this type of led signage.
In the last decade, there has been an improvement in the LED technology wherein there is a better production of signs with better usage of energy, plus the decline in the cost of led lights. Along with such development was the improvement in computer electronics that led to the innovation of the more affordable digital message centers. The cost for these kinds of signs slipped to as much as 65% according to a magazine called the Sign and Digital Graphics. Another source, from the Small Business Ad, said that walk-in business can increase from 15-150% with electronic readerboards. This should be more than what TV and radio can offer. View this if you want to continue reading this post. |