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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 and cast vinyl are made by different processes and are supplied in many grades. Select the actual film for a flat panel, curve, recess or window rather than assigning all films in a category the same service life.
Manufacturers such as 3M, Avery Dennison and ORAFOL offer product ranges with different application limits. Confirm which film, compatible protective layer and care instructions are proposed; this list does not identify Craftarea’s current stock.
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-cutting makes a defined shape in a material using a cutting tool or die. For individually supplied stickers, the term often describes cutting through the printed face and liner to the same outline.
Eco-Solvent Printing
Eco-solvent printing uses a category of solvent-based inks, commonly in wide-format graphic production. The name does not itself establish that an ink is harmless or environmentally preferable for every use.