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  • Clear backed vinyl

    Posted by Shaun Cleary on 17 April 2011 at 15:55

    We currently use metamark md3 clear vinyl but we would like to source some clear vinyl with a clear backing rather than the current white backing.

    We have a sample from the Mimaki stand they were using at sign uk on the JV33-160 (should have asked there :oops:).

    Any help would be appreciated.

    Chris Wool replied 14 years, 6 months ago 4 Members · 5 Replies
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  • Robert Walker

    Member
    17 April 2011 at 17:08

    Hydro sol do one but its a window cling

  • Chris Wool

    Member
    17 April 2011 at 18:24

    can’t think of one, but got to ask why?

  • Cameron Steer

    Member
    18 April 2011 at 13:54

    Hi There,

    used to be the top end cast vinyls had a polyester backing sheet, this helped enhance the gloss levels, price is much higher, whats the end use?

    Regards

  • Colin Crow

    Member
    18 April 2011 at 14:55

    Polyester backings are common on top end vinyls because the are completely impervious so offer better performance, particularly in high humidity situations.

    I have also seen the clear vinyl and clear backing material that Hybrid use for the samples and demonstrations and it does seem to be a high quality product (why use anything else for a demo?) but I havent seen it for sale.

    The main benefit Chris is that you can see a white backed clear decal much better on completely clear material, hence its us for demonstrating the white printing capabilities of the Mimaki range.

    Colin

  • Chris Wool

    Member
    19 April 2011 at 08:10

    thanks colin, must admit it would be handy when doing window reversed stickers. instead of pulling one of to show people. (might re-phrase that).
    in stead of having to remove one to show. 😀

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