perforated window fi lm is the solution.
General Formulations’ new perforated
fi lms, like its WindowMark Concept
280 80/20 pattern allows for high-quality
images, similar to what can be produced
on opaque vinyl, while allowing
see-through visibility, said Maricle.
“Th e 80/20 pattern has more printable
surface, which produces more detailed
and colorful images.”
Th ere are a variety of options
with varying levels of vinyl opacity,
explained DeRicco. Options include
clear window decals with entirely
transparent backgrounds, frosted
graphics that allow light through with
limited visibility, fully opaque vinyl,
and perforated vinyl. Perforated vinyl
can appear opaque on the outside, but
can allow complete visibility from the
inside looking out. Perforated vinyl is a
great option for retail stores that want
graphics to pop to those walking by,
but also want visibility out the window
from inside.
No matter what, added DeRicco, ensure
that quality materials are used and
that the window laminate is UV protected,
to prevent premature color fade.
LexJet’s range of solutions includes
the LexJet Simple Window Grip for latex
or UV-curable ink technology, designed
to look great day or night, with or without
backlighting, said Jaycox. For latex,
3M Controltac print film 40C-114Rm can
be used on a variety of surfaces, from
windows, to walls, to floors and has an
expected performance life of up to seven
years both indoors and outdoors.
solvent or UV-curable, LexJet Solvent
Print-N-Stick Fabric is a self-adhesive
option for repositionable or removable
graphics. LexJet Simple Flo Wrap is an
ultra-conformable calendared adhesive
backed vinyl that works well on a
variety of windows. LexJet Simple 6 Mil
Removable PSA Vinyl SUV is a low-tack
solution for temporary storefronts. For a
perforated product, there is LexJet Simple
Perforated Window Vinyl (60/40)
and LexJet Simple Perforated Window
Vinyl (70/30).
Determine how long you want the
window graphic to last and select the
appropriate product accordingly, said
Holly Coleman, market development
manager, 3M Commercial Solutions Division.
For short-term graphics, 3M Controltac
Print Film 40C-114R off ers ease
of application due to its air egress and
slideability features, and is removable
for easy updates. For long-term graphics,
a premium perforated window fi lm
like 3M Scotchcal perforated window
graphic fi lm 8170-P50 is recommended.
3M Controltac print fi lm 40C-114Rm
can be used on a variety of surfaces,
from windows, to walls, to fl oors. It is
easily installed, Coleman reported,
thanks to advanced slideability, tack,
and snap-up. Lintec’s primarily sell for
glass is polyester, non-PVC solutions. “A
lot of people are trying to get PVC out
of their products,” noted Jim Halloran,
VP of sales and marketing, Lintec of
America. “While vinyl is conformable,
and polyester not, the good thing about
polyester is that it is more environmentally
friendly than vinyl.”
Lintec off ers optically clear glass
printing materials on the market that
are PVC-free. Its optically clear polyester
PVC-free printing products – its hottest
product off erings – are produced
with a proprietary print receptive
coating that accepts eco-solvent ink, ex-
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