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The choice of materials
can make or break a grand
format printing project, especially for outside applications
like building
wraps, billboards
and some banners
that need to remain in sturdy condition for long periods of
time. Under those circumstances, the durability to withstand
environmental damage from wind, extreme temperatures and direct
sunlight becomes paramount for your clients.
On the other hand, beautiful and delicate polyester-based
fabrics like satin or ultra sheer capture attention indoors.
In either case, the type of materials used will determine
the lifespan of the project and whether it succeeds for your
clients. Grand
Image offers a wide range of materials to suit any purpose.
13oz Vinyl – Up to 196”
This strong, scrim-reinforced vinyl is available as matte
or gloss and is the Grand Image standard substrate in the
vinyl family. Combined with its 500-denier strength and proper
finishing, it can be used to cover buildings. Pliability makes
it great for billboards
and widely used for indoor graphics. The material is also
available with a black back for opacity.
15oz Smooth Blockout Vinyl –
Up to 126”
Best used for indoor graphics, this double sided, smooth-surfaced
vinyl allows for a poster-like look and feel with the tear-resistant
properties of a scrim vinyl. At only 250 denier, this product
is recommended for indoor applications only. This product
can print double sided on the same piece of material.
18oz Blockout Vinyl – Up to
126”
Sometimes, you can never have a strong enough vinyl. At 1000
denier, this vinyl may seem like overkill for some applications,
but its extreme strength could provide the best defense against
the onslaught of weather. This product can print double sided
on the same piece of material.
16oz Backlit Vinyl – Up to 196”
For use with large light boxes, this strong scrim vinyl is
ideal for outdoor backlit applications.
7oz Mesh Vinyl – Up to 72”
Offering 30% blow through, there is no need for wind vents
to run through your logos or put your message off course..
This mesh vinyl is most popular with fence graphics encompassing
construction sites or outdoor events.
9oz Mesh Vinyl – Up to 196”
At a tighter weave, this mesh vinyl is opaque enough for indoor
graphics without losing the essence of the message in the
holes. Because the blow through rate is 20%, building
wraps and other large outdoor signage with wind exposure
experience superior longevity compared to regular vinyl. This
product can print double sided on the same piece of material,
but elements must be mirrored in order to avoid interference.
Poly Canvas Substrates – Up
to 196”
Our standard poly canvas material offers decent opacity in
the presence of backlight and strength for short-term outdoor
applications when your customer wants a step up from vinyl.
The light canvas is less opaque and more pliable for wrapping
intricate frames or columns. Our artist canvas (up to 126”)
is a textured canvas for indoor application and is used when
customers want to recreate the look of a traditional canvas.
Self Adhesive Vinyl (SAV) Substrates
– Up to 60”
Grand Image offers SAV and laminates for various backlit,
decal, transit, barricade, dry wall, and floor applications.
Powerstretch
This heavy weight stretch fabric provides a decent amount
of opacity and great definition on all colors. This fabric
gives equal stretch in both directions and offers excellent
wrinkle-resistant characteristics. Powerstretch is recommended
for pop-up trade show booths.
Heavy Knit
Made of 100% polyester and weighing 9oz, this warp knit fabric
is known for heavy weight and moderate opacity. It provides
solid definition on all colors and resists wrinkling.
Flagcloth
The most widely used material for flags and banners, this
product makes an excellent outdoor banner
fabric.
Sunbrella
Made of 100% woven acrylic, this fabric works for long-term
outdoor use with excellent depth of color and detail when
printed. Use as an ideal product for awnings, pole banners,
and other forms of outdoor advertising.
Ultrasheer
This 100% polyester, warp-knit fabric is used in various sleek
banner and tradeshow exhibition applications that call for
the image to be visible from both sides of the fabric.
Semi Opaque
This three-layered woven fabric is made of 100% polyester
with 76% yarn. Tightly woven to minimize space between yarns,
this product yields excellent print quality and opacity.
Blockout
Tightly woven to minimize space between yarns, this fabric
produces outstanding print quality and opacity beyond
most other products. It features a layer of black fabric in
the middle to make it completely opaque and allow for double
sided printing.
Hercules
This woven texturized yarn fabric is 100% polyester. It produces
extremely vibrant color and definition.
Eco Soft Knit
This warp knit fabric is eco-friendly and contains recycled
materials. Made of polyester, this product offers great definition
and a very high quality print desirable for banners, signs
and trade show exhibits.
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