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Vinyl
Vinyl (PVC film) is a flexible polymer material used to print stickers, banners, vehicle wraps, and window graphics.
Detail
Calendered vinyl — cheap, short-term (1–2 years). Cast vinyl — premium, with 5–7 years of outdoor durability.
Brands: 3M, Avery, Oracal — each with different price and durability tiers.
Related terms
Lamination
Lamination is the hot or cold bonding of a clear protective film over a printed surface to shield it from wear.
Die-cut
Die-cut is the cutting of a sticker or printed material to a custom shape — the outline of a logo, a circle, or any non-standard contour.
Eco-Solvent Printing
Eco-solvent is a wide-format printing technology that uses solvent inks with milder odour and a safer formulation than traditional solvents.