Fabric Graphic Specs

Fabric Graphic Specs for use in Large Format Dye Sublimation Printing

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Here’s material proof that big dynamic graphics can be lightweight and easy to handle. ICL’s fabric banners are printed with a vivid long-lasting dye-sublimation process on a wide variety of poly and mesh fabrics in virtually any size the installation requires. ICL even offers fade-resistant seamless fabric up to 16 feet wide for maximum impact.

Yet even with the toughest materials in use, some prints can fade over time, giving the promotional materials an old and unsightly appearance.  We can dye-sub print up to 10 feet seamless fabric.

Why the Colors of Signs Fade

The phenomena of dyes fading in signs is called photodegradation. All dyes contain light-absorbing color bodies called chromophores; it is through these chromophores that we perceive colors as they are. Ultraviolet rays from the sun, however, can break down the chemical bonds of these chromophores. The result of this photodegradation is a bleach-like effect that fades or alters the color of an object.

Preventing Fading

There are several ways to prevent color fading in signs, and they mostly involve limiting exposure to the sun. Businesses can opt to install awnings over their display windows in order to limit the amount of sunlight that enters their establishment. There are also window films that storeowners can use which can block out UV rays while allowing customers to see through the windows. Such solutions, however, can only protect signs that are located within the store; outdoor signs will still be subjected to the full brunt of UV exposure.

Fortunately for businesses that rely on fade-resistant signage, ICL Imaging offers fade-resistant fabric banners that are printed through a proprietary technique. With a dye-sublimation process, we can create promotional graphics that last even longer than direct print advertisements. Coupled with high-quality materials and secure hanging options, the fabric signs and graphics we print are made to last.

Using Fabrics for Signage

When it comes to signage, fabric might not exactly be the first material that comes to mind; however, it makes for an ideal sign, all things considered. Fabric signage can take the form of banners and flags, but even awnings and clothing can be printed similarly with graphics. ICL Imaging is capable of printing whatever graphics you need on the fabric of your choice.

If you need quality fabric banners in Massachusetts that will resist fading, we are the team you will want to see. Our dye-sublimation process is also perfectly compatible with fabrics, for a long-lasting graphic.

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Easy hanging options include grommets or stitched pole pockets. We also offer Aluminum extrusion fabric frame systems. For a graphic that resists fading, you should choose ICL Imaging’s quality fabric graphics.