Display Fabrics & Printing Processes

Printed fabric can be incorporated in a number ofexcellent material for four color process printing,
ways into signage, trade show displays, lobbyand is wrinkle-resistant and washable. It meets
displays, museum displays and more. In fabricthe NFPA-701 flame test standards so it's safe
printing for displays, a decorative pattern orfor use with close range lighting.Poly Knit (5 oz. or
design is applied to constructed fabric by dye9 oz.) 118" wide
sublimation or direct digital printing methods. Here'sTwo thirds of the weight of poly twill this
a quick breakdown of each type of textilematerial is primarily used for banners, POP back
printing:In dye sublimation printing, an image isdrops and lined curtains. This fabric provides
digitally printed in reverse with special dyeexcellent print quality, and is similar to nylon in look
sublimation toners or inks onto regular media, suchand feel. It is also an excellent material for four
as paper. The image is then placed on top of acolor process printing, is wrinkle-resistant,
polyester-based or coated fabric, and subjectedwashable and meets the NFPA-701 flame test
to high heat and pressure from a heat press. Thestandards.Poly Lucent 118" wide
dye sub toners or inks "sublimate" (when a1.8 oz. Flame retardant lightweight sheer. This
material goes directly from a solid state to afabric is a good choice in displays that wish to
gaseous state, without becoming liquid)and flowconvey a semi-transparent look, use silhouettes
into the fabric, dying the threads.In direct fabricor specialty mood lighting.Poly Satin 58" wide
digital printing, fabric is fed directly into an inkjetThis fabric is elegant and used to obtain a silk-like
printer. Of course, the fabric must have a speciallook. Most commonly used in point of purchase
inkjet coating on it, and then it will accept the inkapplications, this material also meets the NFPA-701
the same way inkjet paper would. A nice varietyflame test standards.Poly Poplin 60" wide
of fabric is available with inkjet coating, rangingThis fabric is used to print most banner stands. It
from canvas to stretchable polyester tois very durable, and does not fray on the
satin.Most Popular Fabrics for DisplaysSince we areedges.Ron Adler has been working in the exhibit
focusing on fabrics used in displays, let's take aindustry with Adler Display( for over 30 years.
look at the most popular fabrics for displays andRon has designed and created some of the most
why they are so widely used.PolyTwill 64" wideunique and creative displays in the mid-Atlantic
A favorite for trade show banners, backdrops,region including several Visitor Centers in Maryland
table throws and fitted table clothes. It is anas well as dozens of exhibits for museums and
excellent material for four color process printing,hospitals throughout the United States.
and is wrinkle-resistant and washable. It is also an