Cast vs Calendered PSV
Vinyls, in general, are manufactured in one of two ways; “calendering” or “casting”. While at first glance these vinyl’s appear similar their differences become apparent over time, and when applied in demanding environments.
Fabric Wash & Clean
Dye Sublimation Fabric Graphics can be cleaned and washed easily and with good results. Fabric is 100% polyester, so it’s as easy throwing it in your washer at home. Results may vary depending on the contaminant, how dirty the graphics are and what fabric you are cleaning.
Material Weight and Caliper
Just as there are a variety of materials and colors, there’s a wide variety of thicknesses. In fact, what many people consider to be “cardboard” is still technically considered a paper, just of a very high weight or point value. Here we try to explain the different types of measurements used for different materials.
Window Perf
Window perf is a calendered adhesive-backed PVC vinyl that is perforated with a pattern of round, evenly spaced holes. The advantage of window perf is that it allows graphics printed on a glass surface, such as windows, to be seen from the outside, but appear invisible to the people inside looking out.
Substrates and White Point
Type of print media is one of the most overlooked variables in printing. How a printed image looks is directly affected by the color, brightness, finish, coating, opacity, weight and absorbency of the media on which it’s printed.
Lighting and Color
Have you ever been in someone’s home and decided you absolutely had to have their wall color in your own home? But when you painted your own room, the color looked quite different? What’s up with that? Metamerism.
Blockout Backlit
A blockout flex face backlit has specified areas in the graphic that are translucent to be illuminated and other areas that are opaque. This is done so that only portions of the graphic are visible when illuminated.
Fabric Pillowcase Stands
Tension Fabric Structures enhance brand awareness and are terrific for tradeshows, point of purchase, and countless other exhibit and display opportunities. Easy to assemble and constructed of lightweight aluminum, so it’s light-weight and portable.
Color Gamut
The color gamut of a printing device is determined by the hue, saturation and lightness of its cyan, magenta, yellow and black inks and the brightness, and other characteristics, of the paper or substrate on which they are printed.
The Color Matching Dance
No device in a publishing system is capable of reproducing the full range of colors viewable to the human eye. Each device operates within a specific color space that can produce a certain range, or gamut, of colors.
Delta E
You don’t have to spend too long in the color management world before you come across the term Delta-E. As with many things color, it seems simple to understand at first, yet the closer you look, the more elusive it gets.
Idealliance G7 Color Expert
A Certified G7 Expert is an expert in the field of color management, process and quality control for proofing and printing equipment. A G7 Expert is able to analyze color and print related issues and take corrective action to bring systems and processes in control to a set method, standard or specification with repeatable, predictable results
1st and 2nd Surface – this is confusing me. . .
When it comes to 1st and 2nd surface printing or decal application things can sometimes be a little confusing. Especially if you are new to the sign industry or you just aren’t familiar with the terminology.
New Material – Walk and Wall – PSV
panoRama Walk & Wall is the ultimate, one-step solution for indoor floors and walls!
Why Dye-Sublimation is Magical
Dye-Sublimation is a printing technology which “Dyes” polyester fabric by transforming the inks into a heat-activated gas which bonds with the “Fibers”. This results in a brilliant finish with a wide photographic gamut.