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Aurora Specialty Textiles Group
Malibu Canvas GF
Composition: 100% polyester
Technical specs: 10.5 oz./sq. yd., acrylic coated
Printers/inks: Solvent, eco-solvent, UV curable
Uses: Giclee art reproduction, retail stores (in-store graphics and front windows)
AC Canvas Semi-gloss
Composition: 65% polyester, 35% cotton
Technical specs: 11 oz./sq. yd., coating is polished to semi-gloss sheen
Printers/inks: Solvent, eco-solvent, UV curable
Uses: Giclee art reproduction, retail stores (in-store graphics and front windows)
Composition: 100% recycled polyester
Technical specs: 10 oz./sq. yd., FR
Printers/inks: UV curable, dye sublimation
Uses: Indoor/outdoor banners, retail POP, theatrical displays
Other new fabrics from this manufacturer:
- Heavy Knit 9 FR
- Stretch Knit 5 FR
- Ultimate Knit FR
- Soft Satin Knit FR
- Triple White FR
- Durable Flag FR
- Universal Flag FR
Cooley Group
Weathertyte® Lite
Composition: Composite vinyl
Technical specs: 11 oz./sq. yd., FR, waterproof, available in seven colors
Printers/inks: Solvent, eco-solvent, UV
Uses: Banners, awnings, canopies
Fisher Textiles
ETP 9374 Reclaim Open Knit
Composition: 100% Repreve® polyester, 100% post-consumer waste
Technical specs: 6 oz./sq. yd., FR
Printers/inks: Dye sublimation, UV
Uses: POP/banners, trade show exhibits
GF 9101 Equality
Composition: 94% polyester, 6% spandex
Technical specs: 8.2 oz./sq. yd., FR, washable
Printers/inks: Dye sublimation
Uses: Geometric displays, trade show exhibits, photographic back drops
GF 8874 Tri Poplin
Composition: 100% polyester (76% FR yarn)
Technical specs: 7.5 oz./sq. yd., FR, washable
Printers/inks: Dye sublimation, UV
Uses: Double-sided banners, light boxes, blockout liner
Other new fabrics from this manufacturer:
- 480L Soft Poly Pad
- ETP 9373 Reclaim Heavy Knit
- ETP 9372 Reclaim Soft Knit
- GF 8725 Crepe
- GF 9049 EZ Stretch
- GF 1480 Poplin
Dazian
3D Celtic
Composition: 100% polyester
Technical specs: 7.8 oz./sq. yd., FR, three layers featuring printable surface, middle layer with stretch and sueded back layer
Printers/inks: Dye sublimation
Uses: Tension structures, canopies that require stretch
Tension structures, canopies that require stretch
Composition: 100% IFR polyester
Technical specs: 6 oz./sq. yd., large opening to allow sprinkler to pass through the fabric, FR, water-repellent finish
Printers/inks: Dye sublimation
Uses: Convention center events, trade show booths
Blackout Satin
Composition: 100% polyester
Technical specs: 7.8 oz./sq. yd., FR, double-sided fine twill face sandwiched around a coarse spun yarn, available in zinc for blackout and white for backlit applications
Printers/inks: Dye sublimation
Uses: Backlit banners
Glaser Mills
200 Denier Recycled Polyester
Composition: 100% recycled flag fabric (post-consumer and post-industrial)
Technical specs: 3.1 oz./sq. yd., flat, texture-free
Printers/inks: Acid dye, dye sublimation, direct sublimation, Sawgrass’s MxF ink set
Uses: U.S. flags, other flags
200 Denier Dacron
Composition: 100% polyester
Technical specs: 3.1 oz./sq. yd., increased construction and decreased yarn thickness for greater digital ink penetration
Printers/inks: Acid dye, dye sublimation, direct sublimation, Sawgrass’s MxF ink set
Uses: U.S. flags, other flags
200 Denier SolarMax Nylon
Composition: 100% nylon
Technical specs: 3.1 oz./sq. yd.
Printers/inks: Acid dye, Sawgrass’s MxF ink set
Uses: U.S. flags, other flags
Neschen Americas
Apollo Flag (part of Pure Color line)
Composition: 100% polyester
Technical specs: 3.2 oz./sq. yd.m, comes with paper backing to allow printing without use of mesh printing kit, ideal for bright colors with great bleed-through
Printers/inks: Solvent, eco-solvent, UV curable
Uses: Any flag system
Artist 310XC
Composition: 100% polyester
Technical specs: 10 oz./sq. yd., high white point, opacity, FR
Printers/inks: Solvent, UV curable
Uses: Murals, hanging theatrical backdrops
Decoprint/DHJ International
Green Drop
Composition: 100% polyester
Technical specs: 230 gr/sqm., coated, FR, no PBDE
Printers/inks: Solvent, eco-solvent on coated side
Uses: Lightweight canvas for ecological applications
Tent
Composition: 100% polyester
Technical specs: 160 gr/sqm., FR, high tenacity
Printers/inks: Dye sub
Uses: Outdoor tents
Crystal
Composition: 100% polyester with non-PVC coating
Technical specs: 165 gr/sqm., FR
Printers/inks: Solvent, UV on coated side
Uses: Outdoor banners, backlits, signs for buildings
Herculite Products Inc.
Bantex® Curl Free
Composition: Proprietary PVC product
Technical specs: 13 oz., two-sided printable, fully opaque with micro texture for limiting dot gain, FR, waterproof
Printers/inks: Solvent, UV-curable, pressure-sensitive vinyl receptive
Uses: Retractable banner stands and indoor hanging banners
Value Stretch Canvas FR (part of Herculite’s 3P InkJet Textiles line)
Composition: 100% polyester
Technical specs: 8.26 oz./sq. yd., FR, waterproof, recyclable, wrinkle-free
Printers/inks: UV-curable, direct sublimation, HP latex
Uses: Pop-up banner stands
Value Mesh FR (part of Herculite’s 3P InkJet Textiles line)
Composition: 100% polyester
Technical specs: 6.77 oz./sq. yd., recyclable
Printers/inks: UV-curable, direct sublimation
Uses: Outdoor banners
Ultraflex Systems Inc.
UltraTex Organic and Ultra Cotton
Composition: 100% organic plant fiber, 100% cotton
Technical specs: 7.5 oz./sq. yd,, FR, biodegradable water-based coating
Printers/inks: Solvent, UV curable
Uses: Soft signage
UltraTex Blockout
Composition: 70% polyester, 30% cotton
Technical specs: 9.7 oz./sq. yd., FR, biodegradable water-based coating
Printers/inks: Solvent, UV curable, dye sub
Uses: Soft signage requiring blackout capabilities