“Digital print media offers a world of full colour signage and advertising possibili- ties to sign makers,” says Debbie Astle, Marketing Manager, Grafityp UK Ltd. “It allows for the use of photographs or
other outstanding artwork to be incorporated into signs, vehicle graphics and wraps, ban- ners, floor graphics, pavement signage, ex- hibition graphics – in fact any signage and can be produced quickly on a vari- ety of substrates with various fin- ishes and lifespans.” Grafityp offers a range of dig-
ital print media in the GrafiPrint and GrafiWrap ranges to cater for every application type, and this media is manufactured by their parent company in Belgium to the strictest regulations, which con- form to REACH standards. Grafi- typ have been manufacturing print media for almost 20 years, and their offerings include premium printable monomeric, polymeric, special formula cast and PVC-Free self-adhesives. Various features of the printable vinyls include grey or extra grey adhesive, which pre- vents show-through, and air es- cape adhesive, which aids in application and bubble prevention. “There is a range of cor- responding laminates available too, which protect and enhance prints to keep them looking pristine, protect from UV rays and in- crease the lifespan,” says Debbie. The ever-increasing array of products on offer aims to cater to the ever-rising inter-
The Roland VersaCAMM VS-540i can print onto digital print media.
provide outstanding colour prints, light box graphics, signs and gar- ment transfers means they will soon recover the outlay cost of a printer.”
Grafityp stock a wide range Floor graphics created using GrafiPrint.
est in using digital media and substrates to create signage. “The interest in digitally printed media continues - as they say, a pic- ture paints a thousand words! Some of the smallest sign making businesses have in- vested in a digital printer to offer this service alongside existing cut vinyl signage,” says Debbie. “Being able to offer this service and
of garment films for digital printing produced by Siser in Italy, and these are an alternative to the wide range of CAD cut materials on offer. After printing, the design can be heat transferred onto gar- ments and other textiles in the nor- mal way. Grafityp also supply Roland DG machines, with print and cut machines such as those in the popular Roland VersaCAMM ranges being an excellent invest-
ment for sign makers interested in digital print media. “The VSi range allows for the contour cutting of prints, labels, decals as well as garment films, and is available in var- ious ink configurations, too.”
The variety and flexibility
of digital print media According to Debbie, digitally printed sig- nage has become increasingly popular in the retail trade. “What better way to show off your prod-
ucts than on full colour window graphics, ve- hicle wraps on delivery vehicles, taxis, buses and trains, floor graphics or posters?” she says. “The list of options is endless.” Grafityp digital print products have been used in a number of interesting ways, such as on the tail of aircraft, racecars, boats, on the floor of an airport, and even on external applications on buildings. Grafityp take pride in taking on board customer feedback, which in turn shapes the production of all digital printing and vinyl products. For example, in response to an increasing focus on sustainability from sign makers and end users alike, one of their most recent additions is Colibri GEF envi- ronmentally-friendly printable films and lam- inates (as well as a cut vinyl range). “These films are a perfect alternative to regular films when being “green” is a required specifica- tion,” says Debbie.
Exterior airport graphics created using GrafiPrint.
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