New self adhesive fabric - Sign Update

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by  Tony Hinchliffe

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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013 ISSUE 146 £2.50
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WELCOME Page
Welcome
What's really clear in this issue, is how much innovation and creativity there is in sign
making today. New types of printers, routers, films, software and display systems are
being used to make signage products with serious impact, and in a way that is more effi-
cient, quick and reliable. We cover all sorts of these new products in this issue, as well
as hear from sign companies having great success with equipment they have invested
in to grow their businesses. More and more sign companies are looking beyond the
traditional sign making, and using their equipment to make other products — even
decorating a washing machine!
One of our features take an in depth look at built up letterings and we talk to those who have
overcome significant challenges to meet demanding briefs. Such as Harrison Signs working
with Applelec to design letters that looks like they are floating over a wall made from plants!
Advancements in hardware, materials and illumination techniques mean businesses are
designing vibrant, interesting and original looking signs.
Another area of huge growth is in vehicle livery, the subject of our other feature. Again there
seems to be no end to the new colours and materials used to wrap vehicles (amongst other
things) and companies are increasingly adding this service to their repertoire. Products and
services from Dorotape, 3M, Roland DG and Vivid-Online are helping to make wrapping
exciting and the application and finish almost perfect.
Of course these companies and many more will be exhibiting at Sign and Digital UK in
2014, which we will cover in detail early next year. If you are on Twitter make sure you follow
@signanddigitaluk for an idea of what's to come.
If you have something to say about an issue in the signage sector or there is an aspect you
know a lot about, we'd love to hear from you. We'll even pay for your contributions so get in touch
to talk about any ideas you have. Till the next time...
Kathryn Johnson
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PRODUCT
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New self adhesive fabric
Doro Tape UK Ltd recently added a new
self adhesive fabric called 'Digi-Fab' to its
range of soft signage.
Digi-Fab is a 210gsm polyester fabric
with an adhesive that can be respositioned,
and will stick to any interior with a smooth,
non porous surface. Even the worst crinkles
can be smoothed out during application,
which makes this material ideal for retail,
exhibitions and displays.
Its removable adhesive makes it easy
to replace without destroying walls, paint,
glass or whatever you stick it to! According
to the company this makes it perfect
for when you require regular changing and
updating.
Printable fabrics are considered to
create a softer, more elegant appearance.
James Carpenter at Doro Tape said: “Soft
signage is increasingly popular in the sign in-
dustry as it offers high quality, photorealistic
images that are both tactile and stylish.”
www.dorotape.co.uk
‘Digi-Fab’ self adhesive fabric can be printed using solvent, eco-solvent, UV and latex inks.
PVC free paint
stencil films
Doro Tape UK Ltd, who supply a popular range of
PVC paint stencil films to signmakers, paint shops
and shop fitters, have introduced three paper alter-
natives that are PVC free.
The new paper stencil films, manufactured by the
German company Regulus, come in three different
types; Standard paper with a medium tack adhesive;
Special paper - similar to the standard paper with
a higher tack adhesive; and a Premium paper,
medium tack adhesive that is resistant against
solvent paints. All the films are easy to weed
and have excellent lay flat properties, which means no
edge curl even after a long drying time. This results in
perfectly crisp edges with residue free removal. It also
allows you to apply several layers at one time, which is
not possible with PVC films.
Paper stencil films are ideal for small letters and
fine shapes, excellent for creating very sharp edges,
and can be recycled.
www.dorotape.co.uk
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New sign and banner product
range from Fairfield Displays
Fairfield Displays have launched a comprehensive range of sign, banner and graphic holders for paper,
fabric and rigid materials called ‘Signware Solutions’. The products provide a huge range of options to
ceiling suspend, wall fix or to create POP units from poster material and display boards.
The products are high quality, yet create together and can be used for directory sys-
an economical solution for any display in tems, menu systems, signs and decorative
shops, large supermarkets, restaurants collages. The frames can have mitred cor-
and museums. ners or push in square corners. Frames can
Geoffrey Fairfield said: “We have iden- be made to exact sizes; or lengths of 3 me-
tified that there are many opportunities for tres can be bought with accessories so that
this product in the UK and overseas. The custom made frames can be made quickly
system will integrate perfectly with our exist- by the sign maker.
ing product. The Signware Solutions range
has been used extensively in the US and AnoSky Boxes is a style of three
other parts of Europe and their no reason dimensional frames which can be
why it can't be a great success in the UK. ” suspended from the ceiling or wall mounted.
Sign companies and flatbed printers The profile has been designed to take a
will find that this range will help them to cre- range of clips, which will support cables
ate bespoke signs and point of sale displays. that can easily be fixed to the ceiling.
A range of aluminium profiles are available, The AnoSky Boxes are ideal for buildings
which will hold material from thick poster with high ceilings. Clients often want to
paper up to 5mm thick. With this system you create an eye catching sign above informa-
can create custom frames and banner pre- tion points or need to use signage to identify
sentations quickly and easily. a product location in a shop. The attractive
profile holds the signs firmly in position while
The Ano framescan be mounted flat to the it looks smart and professional.
wall or project forward up to 300mm to cre-
ate box designs. Multi-frames can be joined www.annequin.co.uk
Two new reflective graphics from ORAFOL
ORAFOL has introduced two new ECE 104 approved
reflective graphics films for trucks and trailers.
The new ORALITE® 5650 RA is available in two grades
of reflectivity – one film certified to class D
(ORALITE® 5650D RA Fleet Engineer Grade) and one
film certified to class E (ORALITE® 5650E RA Fleet
Marking Grade).
The new ORALITE® films have excellent printing
properties for a range of different printing processes.
These flexible films are constructed with the unique RapidAir®
technology, which makes it easy to apply and nearly free
from the risk of trapped air bubbles during the application
process. The materials come with a permanent adhesive
which boosts excellent repositioning properties during
application.
ORALITE® 5650 RA is supplied in 100% splice free rolls,
and in 15 vivid colours. The material is intended for to be put
onto rigid surfaces only.
A truck displaying the new reflective graphic film from ORAFOL.
www.orafol.com
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