Cutting And File Setup
We use Zünd Cutting Systems to insure consistency and efficiency. The Zünd name represents Swiss quality and has become synonymous with precision, performance and reliability. Read on to find out more!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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