Media

Ultraflex has introduced UltraMesh Paramount, a US-made, bright white 9 ounce PVC coated polyester mesh with superior printability across most ink types; printable on two sides with UV and Solvent inks. This mesh has a 30 percent airflow through; it is constructed with slit-like holes for an enhanced image compared to traditional meshes.

Paramount is best suited for large images on building, stadium and fence wraps, murals, signs, banners, protective barriers for scaffolding as well as theatrical and TV backdrops. It has superior FR performance (NFPA 701, CA Title 19 and CSFM certificates) and is available in seamless wide-widths ranging from 126 to 196 inches.

 

HEXIS USA will be exhibiting at this year's ISA International Sign Expo in Las Vegas to launch its new Latex digital printing film and gloss laminate destined for vehicle wrapping applications. Both films are free of all materials with certain environmental issues such as PVC, solvents, plasticisers and heavy metals. The compound is flexible and conformable enough to be suitable for car wraps and in general applications that demand a conformable film.

The HXL300WG2 has a thickness of 3.9mil and boasts a printed and laminated vertical outdoor exposure of 3 years. It can be printed with all types of solvent and eco-solvent inks including Mutoh Bio inks and HP Latex ink.

Also on show will be new multi-layered HX30000 cast vinyls with exciting surface structures such carbon, alligator and super-matt.

Both the Latex and the cast vinyls are for dry application and they carry a structured PE-liner to make the film repositionable during application and ease egress of trapped air bubbles.

At ISA in Las Vegas HEXIS is on booth # 1709. Two vehicle wraps will be on demo daily throughout the show.

 

Epson® announces that its well-received range of fine art quality papers, previously only available in cut sheet sizes, are now also available in roll form.
 
The range of fine art papers - Hot Press Bright, Hot Press Natural, Cold Press Bright and Cold Press Natural – has become very popular within a very short space of time with leading artists, photographers, museums and galleries around the world. 
 
The range of papers - linen and acid-free, and made of 100% cotton – are available in warm white and bright white, with either a smooth or textured finishes. The textured versions have a distinctive patina that is reminiscent of traditionally-made watercolour paper with the advantage of consistency of finish and colour rendition. Optimised for use with Epson’s UltraChrome ink technology, and certified for use with the recently announced EPSON Digigraphie programme, they deliver outstanding results with richer blacks, smoother tonal transitions and an extended colour gamut. 
 
The papers are fully compatible with Epson’s recently-launched large format fine-art printers, the 24inch Epson Stylus Pro 7890 and 44inch Epson Stylus Pro 9890.
 
“Epson’s fine art papers are noted for their superb image quality, tactile characteristics and colour handling,” notes Martin Johns, market development manager, Pro-Graphics, Epson UK. “Offering the stock in rolls from 17 to 60 inches wide will allow artists and exhibitors greater freedom when producing very large or unusually-sized pieces, while faithfully reproducing all of the vibrancy and subtlety of the original work that the cut sheet sizes have become renowned for.”
 
Key Features

• Unique surfaces produce an original look and feel, with exceptional print quality
• Ph-Buffered 100% cotton substrate, free from linen and acid, ensures consistent and long-lasting results
• Specially-developed coating gives wide colour gamut and rich blacks (high DMax)
• Same quality and weight as existing cut-sheet media, thereby extending use to include large and/or unusual-sized prints.

Pricing, excluding VAT (50ft rolls)

• 17in £88.15
• 24in £117.78
• 44in £221.48
• 60in £258.52

MACtac Graphic Products introduces IMAGin® Perforated Window Media WP129, a one-way visibility film used to transform indoor or outdoor window surfaces into graphical canvases on one side, without sacrificing significant visibility on the other. Designed to maximize the use of promotional real estate, IMAGin Perforated Window Media WP129 can be used for a variety of shorter-term indoor and outdoor window applications, including buildings, some vehicles, retail and point-of-purchase (POP) displays, architectural graphics, and more.

Additionally, IMAGin Perforated Window Media WP129 is an extremely cost-effective solution. “At a very competitive price point, IMAGin Perforated Window Media WP129 allows our customers to improve profitability, without forgoing quality,” said Mary Ann Kucera, marketing manager, MACtac Graphic Products

MACtac’s latest perforated window film solution is a 6.0-mil soft white vinyl film coated with a black semi-permanent adhesive. It features 41/59 percent perforation with a hole diameter of 1.6 mm and a distance between holes of 2.4 mm, which enhances visibility of window graphics. “MACtac’s new versatile indoor/outdoor window film solution has better-than-average visibility characteristics when compared to similar films,” Kucera added. “WP129 allows for minimal visual disruption while providing maximum media real estate.“ Featuring an 86# stable white kraft liner, IMAGin Perforated Window Media WP129 offers excellent stability during printing, handling and installation. Along with its ease in print and installation, the window film helps increase window security and privacy while decreasing heat and glare from the sun in outdoor or externally exposed applications.

IMAGin Perforated Window Media WP129 is intended for wide format, eco-solvent and, solvent-based inkjet printing.

The full line of MACtac Graphic Products: IMAGin, PERMACOLOR, MACmark and REBEL, provide a pressure-sensitive solution for every signage need. Whatever technology - wide-format digital printing, mounting and laminating, CAS, or screen printing - MACtac has you covered.

MACtac® Graphic Products introduces IMAGin® Perforated Window Media WP129, a one-way visibility film used to transform indoor or outdoor window surfaces into graphical canvases on one side, without sacrificing significant visibility on the other.

Designed to maximise the use of promotional real estate, IMAGin Perforated Window Media WP129 can be used for a variety of shorter-term indoor and outdoor window applications, including buildings, some vehicles, retail and point-of-purchase (POP) displays, architectural graphics, and more.

Additionally, IMAGin Perforated Window Media WP129 is an extremely cost-effective solution. "At a very competitive price point, IMAGin Perforated Window Media WP129 allows our customers to improve profitability, without forgoing quality," said Mary Ann Kucera, marketing manager, MACtac Graphic Products.

MACtac's latest perforated window film solution is a 6.0-mil soft white vinyl film coated with a black semi-permanent adhesive. It features 41/59 percent perforation with a hole diameter of 1.6 mm and a distance between holes of 2.4 mm, which enhances visibility of window graphics.

"MACtac's new versatile indoor/outdoor window film solution has better-than-average visibility characteristics when compared to similar films," Kucera added. "WP129 allows for minimal visual disruption while providing maximum media real estate."

Featuring an 86# stable white kraft liner, IMAGin Perforated Window Media WP129 offers excellent stability during printing, handling and installation. Along with its ease in print and installation, the window film helps increase window security and privacy while decreasing heat and glare from the sun in outdoor or externally exposed applications.

IMAGin Perforated Window Media WP129 is intended for wide format, eco-solvent and, solvent-based inkjet printing.

Wide format digital media brand dtec has launched a simplified product range and more user-friendly website to complement its dynamic new brand image.

dtec has streamlined the range to make it easier for buyers to find the right type of material for their large format printing.

The modern and stylish new look celebrates the firm’s continued growth and the website is designed to provide ease of use and more creative control for the user.

The streamlined website is split by application and media type, allowing customers to quickly find information on the displays they require, from all major wide format applications including posters, pop-ups, light boxes, fine art prints, lamination, floor graphics and banners.

dtec’s new look comes after eight successful years in business with availability across Europe.

Rob Karpenko from dtec said: “This is an exciting time for our company as we look forward to creating a world class brand. Since the reorganisation, dtec has enjoyed double digit growth across Europe as our customers appreciate a tighter, more focused product range.”

“Our new brand personality is ultra-modern and dynamic and we remain committed to providing the highest quality products at excellent value.”

dtec, owned by PaperlinX and is available in 13 countries across Europe, providing a variety of wide format printing solutions.

The new website can be accessed at www.dtec-media.com