Looking to be fiscally conservative as you weigh in on the most current recessional trend? You will want to investigate your options with an event table cloth, better known as a table throw. They are a fantastic solution when discerning big impact for little buck!
"Table throws" are a simple, yet boldly effective way to advertise your brand or event, or even become an interior design accessory. When compared to other types of printed signage, this one offers you the most value.
BOLD STATEMENT It is graphically bold with its broad contrast range, deep color saturation, bold impact with design, and create a bold statement when properly designed with attention to detail.
LONG SHELF LIFE Fantastic "fabric graphics" or prints on fabric are often produced on polyester (recycled) materials created by a process called "dye sublimation transfer fabric printing." The dyes are permanently bonded into the fabric, making it a washable product. Handling this product does not require supreme finess, as it can stand up to the traffic of any normal event. These event table cloths are used at trade shows, special events, and in designed spaces. Other types of graphic prints or exhibits require special skills for installation and handling, whereas this obviously does not. This durable solution is wrinkle-resistant. Watch the packing habits of some after a lengthy tradeshow!
When looking for a bold, yet long-lasting solution for your graphics needs, and want the best value out there, then a table throw is the solution! Call 1800.829.4562.
Here are the steps you need to take to get fabric created from your graphic. This article assumes you are looking to get your graphic digitally printed on fabric, referred to as fabric graphics. Digitally printed fabrics are often printed by an inkjet printer and later "sublimated" to the fabric. Shortruns and single panels are made by digital fabric printers. The process used is known as "dye sublimation fabric printing."
(1) Finding a digital fabric printer
Google "dye sublimation fabric printing, in (your state)" or try " fabric printing and dye sublimation" as a second search. Dye sublimation transfer printing on fabric is described as a process whereby your digital file will be output by an inkjet printer onto transfer paper. This transfer sheet is put into direct contact with the receiving fabric, sandwiched together, and sent through a set of pressurized, heated rollers. The rollers function to turn the solid dyes into a gas, when heated at 400 degrees. The fibers of the fabric will almost melt, and open themselves to receive these gassed dyes. Upon cooling, the dyes become "entrapped" into the fibers when cooled and become permanently bonded.
(2) The graphic file you supply
Your digital file you submit should be set up in a 1:1 ratio to the final output size.
The PPI of the file you submit is affected by the viewing distance of the final print. The larger the final print, the longer the viewing distance; therefore, the lower the resolution will need to be. The smaller the final print, the shorter the viewing distance will be; therefore, the higher the resolution will need to be. For example: if you are to be needing a 40 foot graphic panel, it will be viewed from across a room, and require only a 30 PPI file from you. Whereas, if you need an 8 x 10 inch graphic panel, you will view it significantly closer, and require a 300 PPI file from you!
A print quality pdf is often sufficient, but also sending a copy of the native file is advisable should any problems arise with the supplied pdf. Your PSP or print service provider ought to be able to correct the problems and save you time if you've sent the native file also.
(3) Request a 10 minute consultation to review details.
You do not need to live in the same state as your provider as long as you have good communication with them. There are ftp sites to download your files to, as well as wonderful service from all the carriers out there now. The cost of freight for shipping the fabric is insignificant. A good provider should provide you with a free consultation and timely quote.
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The fabric of your life should be a totally customized image or branded fabric, one which fulfills the requirements of your imagination or branding campaign. Well, the name of that product is often referred to as "fabric graphics." It is one of the best ways you can attain that entirely custom look! It has a presence that a traditional framed image under glass simply does not convey. It has the sharpness and resolution of any photograph. The final product will color match your specifications or logo requirements. The dyes used are water-based inks that bond, on a chemical level, with the fabric. Water-based inks are enviromentally-friendly over the solvent inks. Polyester materials work best with this process, and recycled materials are often available. The name of the process used for producing fabric graphics called "dye sublimation transfer printing." The inks are actually gassed into the very fibers of the fabric. Its a heat transfer process which fixes the dyes permanently.
Whether you are a decorator on assignment or a large corporation needing a fresh look for your brand, fabric graphics is the solution for you! The system allows you to easily rotate out your campaign as the seasons change. With fabric graphics, there is a silicone-edge gasket sewn into the perimeter of the fabric. This gasket then glides into a special frame, referred to as SEG framing! This framing has a special channel designed to accept the silicone gasket and fit like a glove. Fabric graphics can be installed into shaped frames called tension frames, such that it can be made circular, square, triangular or amorphic..whatever floats your boat! Is high traffic a concern? No problem there, because the fabric is washable. Unlike a print under glass, this solution does not break. It weighs significantly less than most "graphics" of its dimensions. It is incredibly easy to ship as well, with much less hassle or cost. No special packaging or freight requirements. It is a terrific product that you will want to try!
You get a lot of "bang for your buck" with this product! If you'd like to see some samples, then just click on the button below. Or call 1-800-829-4562
What are construction progress aerials and what purpose would they serve you?
Construction progress aerials are a set of time sequential aerial photos that provides permanent documentation of your construction project. Is this required or even a good idea when building a large home or commercial building?
(1)No, its not a requirement, but its a good tool for accurately viewing and documenting the progress of your contruction site. This offers you a unique vantage point of the overall project revealing details of site activity and accurate documentation without you having to be on-site.
(2)The images can serve as visual aids at construction meetings.
(3)As a bonus, it can bolster your credibility as someone who is keeping a close eye to the project.
(4)You can to monitor delivery of materials, such that you can see when what materials arrived or were worked on. It aids you in sticking to proposed deadlines. Financially, you can substantiate the financial draws from the bank, knowing clearly the work has been completed.
(5)It's like a tool that can aid with a punch list illustrating what clearly still needs to be done, at least for the exterior portion.
(6)Erosion control and soil status can be monitored from here. The lay of the land and hauling patterns are made apparent from this vantage point. This view could be just the tool you need.
(7)Potentially it can settle conflcts and developing issues along the way which might just help you to avoid costly future delays.
(8)The images are tools for recordkeeping in a construction album and dually can serve as office art once the drywall is up.
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A vehicle magnetic sign printed with a flatbed UV printer will give you a better product with greater durability over other manufacturing methods! These UV direct print vehicle magnetic signs serve as removable advertising signs on cars for your business. A product exposed to the outdoor elements needs to be tough! Outdoor signs produced with a UV direct printer are the sharp, made with durable inks and the weather won't destroy it!
1. Improved sharpness Other methods for printing vehicle magnetic signs, such as solvent inkjet prints. are not all that sharp because the inks do not dry as rapidly as UV cured; allowing for the ink to spread out. With UV flatbed printed magnetic signage, the inks instantly dry, therefore, providing you with a tack sharp image. It is also noteworthy that UV printing works directly onto the surface of the final substrate, and does not require lamination. The other processes will require a protective coating or UV laminate, thus making it a layered type of sandwich. No lamination means light does not have the opportunity to bounce around, nor cause any flare.
2. Improved durability Solvent inkjet prints always require a UV protective coating because the inks would be ruined if re-wetted. UV direct inks are engineered to become rock hard instantly! Its characteristically a tough surface and durable!
3. No layers to delaminate Layering with the other methods means you are risking delamination. The elements of wind, rain, and sun exposure will cause delamination on any outdoor signage, eventually. With UV direct printing for your magnetic signage, the ink is laid down directly onto the magnetic substrate, so there is nothing to delaminate.
Vehicle magnetic signs printed with UV direct printing methods are the way to go for outdoor advertising signs on cars. They are an inexpensive way to brand your fleet, while giving tack sharp graphic images that will last a long time.
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Custom fabric printing offers yet another fabulous product, a "custom printed window shade" on mesh fabric. This window treatment can satisfy the needs of the interior designer or for the retail business owner with design, signage or sun-control concerns.
Aesthetic reasons:
1.For interior designers, it can add kick and a flare the same as a painting hanging on the wall. It takes up about the same amount of design real estate and can really add punch, while breaking up a boring wall or better yet; providing protection from ugly exterior scenes.
Functional reasons:
2.Reduce the light without creating extreme darkness on the inside. It can transmit both light and air. The mesh has a see through feature such that the indoor viewer can see out; however privacy from the exterior is maintained.
3.It cuts down on utility bills by both cutting down on extreme UV rays, keeping some of the heat out, while maintaining a desirable climate condition in the indoor space.
4.This feature also provides UV protection on the interior furniture, art objects, and human eyes.
Reasons for retailers and any business:
5.It provides branding space while adhering to the limited signage requirements.
6.It is a high quality resolution provides great visuals for any sidewalk traffic.
7.It can even be used as a marketing piece and draw in customers to your space.
8.A great feature about it: It is easy interchangeable when using the SEG framing system. Whether you tire of your design or you need to change it for a new campaign; it is so incredibly simple. All that is required is sliding a gasket edge into the accepting frame. This gives a very clean, crisp presentation as shown in the photo above.
9.Even better: It offers a cozy feel to interior spaces whether or not the signage is printed on the inside or the outside or both. It has great flexibility!
10.Best yet: It looks fantastic!
Photo Credit: Photoworks Creative Group, Inc.
The world of digital printing technology expands opportunities for creating fabulous custom fabric murals designed by you. Digital fabric printing service providers can help anyone attain a one-of-a-kind fabric panel for murals, drapery, sofa pillows, and more.
Advantage No.1 - Its Your Design - Palette and design options begin with a blank canvas and you're the artist! Your designing imagination and good quality digital capture file of your image is all that is required! Once a time-consuming effort to find the perfect fabric match, hunting time would be greatly reduced. Custom printed fabric graphics puts you back in control of your time, your color palette, and your designed image. Greater personal and customer satisfaction are yours!
Advantage No. 2 - Single panel purchases welcome. - The significant advantage is you are no longer obliged to buy a bolt nor commit to that large order from the textile manufacturer. Formerly, custom fabric printing was only accessible to the textile world, not to a sole proprietor of a small decorating business, let alone an individual. With this service you can make an order for a single panel purchase!
Advantage No. 3 - Accessibility - Most digital fabric printing services sell to both retail and corporate buyers. Just google digital fabric printing service with the name of your location to find one nearest you.
Advantage No. 4 - Affordable - The overall cost pales in comparison for what it might have cost to produce your design with traditional textile printing services. Digital techniques have helped to bring this opportunity to you. With digital fabric printing services, you can acquire a variety of services including the following list of possiblities.
- custom fabric for drapery
- custom fabric for slip covers
- custom sofa pillows
- stretch-framed (SEG) fabric wall displays or fabric murals
- custom printed backdrops for special events
- custom printed tablecloths
- custom printed rugs
In your search for your local provider, the name of the service you are looking for is called "dye sublimation transfer printing." It gives you a product with permanently bonded dyes, and therefore, its washable. Often there are recyled fabric options to choose from. For more information, please contact Photoworks Creative Group@ 1.800.829.4562
The cost of doing business can be significantly impacted when you employ fabric trade show displays as your mainstay at any trade show! Whether you are a small company making every penny count or if you are a large company dealing in multiple venues attending trade shows nationwide. You will see quantified results if you choose to use fabric graphics for your hanging ID signs or super graphics! You will not be sacrificing the quality of your visual presence by switching to fabric trade show exhibits. Fabric graphics are sharp, have great color saturation, easy-to-install, and weigh significantly less than traditional booth skins and the fixtures that display them.
REDUCED
- production costs
- shipping fees
- drayage (or eliminated)
- set-up & tear down time
- storage fees
Here's a shipping cost comparison made by Photoworks Creative Group, located in Charlottesville, Virginia. They're a fabric trade show displays provider and a nimlok distributor. The fees below are based on shipping nimlok booth kits in the month of March 2012, using UPS as the carrier. Shipping fees illustrate the cost from Charlottesville, Virginia to Austin, Texas.
10' Fabric Hop-Up vs. 10' Compact booth
weight 55 lbs. 100 lbs.
time for set-up 5-7 min. 20-30 min.
shipping costs
GROUND $ 79.18 $ 134.42
3-DAY Select $ 195.64 $ 347.81
2-DAY Select $ 313.72 $ 549.07
NextDay Saver $ 384.19 $ 691.84
Next Day $ 309.82 $ 698.53
NextDay Early AM $ 425.39 $ 733.10
The above illustration is for a single booth, imagine shipping out multiple booths to various venues nationwide on a quarterly basis. You will realize valuable savings for your company's marketing department when you've added in the cost of production, time-cost savings, little to no drayage cost, and minimized storage bills. For more information on fabric graphics, call 1800.829.4562 or contact us.
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If you desire to have your brand displayed as a dynamic, living, breathing entity, then contour graphic displays are the solution! This type of display can make your logo or image appear to leap right off the wall. The circumference, of most logos, does not usually fit a perfect rectangle. So why restrain it to this shape? Why not let the display wall be your canvas, and your logo be its art? Let your logo's own unique contours be displayed in all their glory, both freeing and giving energy to that space.
Contour graphics by defintion are graphics whose outermost edge is trimmed according to the curves of the image. Those exterior curves now play a more active role on the entire wall. And if the logo exterior contours are not dynamic enough by themselves, then layering below to it, will give it an enhanced dimensional effect. It will be more active in the space it projects out into, no longer restrained by a sheet of glass.
Your logo or image will be more dynamic than ever before, due to the improved digital printing technology as well as breaking those spatial boundaries! This creates an impression of a progressive company, on the cutting edge and full of energy! This is also a great technique for trade show display graphics that reach out and grab the attention of those attendees!
If you would like your company to have that 'cutting edge'impression in your front lobby, without breaking the bank, then here is what you need:
- A great digital vector file of your designed logo. Colors should be specified to PMS color.
- A great large format graphics printing company which has the equipment as listed below.
- CNC router - This is a Computer Numerically Controlled system which is basically a traditional router that uses computer software and controller electronics to drive a mechanical system. The router moves in three directions known as X, Y, and Z. "X" moves front to back, "Y" moves left to right, and "Z" moves up and down. It does so in perfect synchronization such that the automated result is far superior to the human precision for cutting out contours.
- UV direct printer - This is a direct-to-substrate, state of the art, printer which prints your digital files in sharp detail and vivid color for a reasonable price. It can be ANY substrate, as long as it is no deeper than two inches thick. This is the only limitation for most UV printing equipment. Additional depth can be added later by adhering substrate to substrate for the dimensional effect.
If you need to contact a large format graphics printing company, give us a call @1800-829-4562
Once upon a time, large advertisers could only purchase backlit display signs called duratrans (short for durable transparency). This end product was Kodak's brandname for backlit display prints. It was a purely photographic process that was costly because of the silver involved, time-consuming to produce due to slow printing and processing methods, and it also required a plexiglass cover for surface protection.
Enter the digital world and more specifically, UV flatbed printing. With the arrival of UV cured inks, backlit sign printing has taken on a completely new and drastically improved end product profile. All of its characteristics are significant improvements over the former.
The biggest advantage is the new and improved dual functionality! When a backlit sign is produced by a UV flatbed printer it can be viewed both by day and by night. This means this durable print is no longer just a transparency, but it also functions as a rich, vibrant, crisp reflective print. This means it can be both backlit at night, and will be just as bold and eye-catching a graphic during daylight hours, with lightbox off.
Formerly, a backlit display signs or duratrans prints were printed on a film with a built-in white layer called the diffusion filter. With UV flatbed printing, a backlit sign is printed with the "4-1-4" method. First, the image is printed in reverse (or backwards) on the backside of the substrate. Next a white layer of ink or the diffusion layer is printed on top of the first four. Finally, for creating density for the properties of a reflective print, another 4 layers of ink are printed on top of the one white layer. These layers are hardened or cured with the UV light, making a permanent bond to the substrate. The substrate used for this "day-night” print is either 1/4” plexiglass or Lexan (tradename for polycarbonate). The lexan substrate makes it more suitable for outdoor conditions. These are scratch-resistant, water-resistant, and can last for years.
Today’s UV printed backlit display signs are:
- Dual functioning as both a transparency and a reflective print (day-night)
- More vibrant and saturated with digital crispness
- More durable for both archival and surface characteristics
- More cost effective on consumables and accessible to smaller business
- Less impact on our environment
So, what are you waiting for? Give us a call@ 1800.829.4562
