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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Characteristics
Material Polyester Thickness with backing 0.012 All of the backers are 100gsm. All of the weight of the materials is 240gsm. Thickness ofAll the material is 280mic. Print side Inkjet coating with adhesive on back side/.006Back side Paper liner that peels off prior to application/.006Ink Limit (according to profiles)
Pigment/Water : indoor or outdoor
Dye based inks : mixed results use pigment/water base version
Solvent inks:- (S) series – indoor or outdoor – liquid laminate for outdoor longevity Eco-solvent
- Indoor and outdoor - needs liquid or spray lamination for outdoor.
Latex inks : Indoor and outdoor –recommend waterbaseversionforoutdoors, still may wantto liquid laminate for outdoor longevity
UV-UV Curable Inks: - indoor and outdoor use (do not over saturate if bleeding as in rare cases curling can occur due to printing very heavy solids). May need to add a border. Also, curing during printing can weaken adhesive. So, make sure you test in-house first. Phototex will not replace rolls under these instances. We are happy to send a free sample roll for testing in advance.- Compatibility and more
- We have had success with all inkjet format printers and good results with grand format flatbed printers.
- Dye inks vary, Try fixation parameters of 350° F / 40 seconds dwell / 40 psi.
- Works with offset (lithographic) presses in sheet form. – Photo Tex (Aqueous)
- Works with DI press (Indigo, Nexpress, Igen). Sheets in stock up to 13”x19” (S) Version is more scratch resident.
- Photo Tex is environmentally safe and bio-degradable over time, No PVC andnontoxic.
- There is no Glycol-Ether or Formaldehyde in the adhesive and no Detrimental concerns of Phthalates.
- (EX) series is a 50% stronger adhesive and not recommended to be tested fisrt. No warranty applies.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Usability
• Pigment, water based/aqueous, solvent, eco-solvent, latex and UV inks
• Kiss/Die cutting (slower speed, rounded corners & 60-degree carbide or high-grade knife to prevent fraying)
• Liquid or spray protective coatings for outdoor use in most cases and if wanting to clean/wipeOutdoor Use
- 6-12 months weather proof/fading, if you print with pigment inks, water based and UV
- 1-12 months weather proof warranty, if you print with solvent or latex inks – all results may vary by region and therefore we recommend liquid *laminating or clear coating.
- Do not use outdoors with Eco-solvent inks unless you *liquid or clear coat. Latex inks last longer using are water base
Indoor Use
We have had Phototex hanging without any issues concerning curling or shrink indoors for 10+ years using all inks.
- Indoor & Outdoor Use For
• Walls & Wallpapering
• Political Campaigns & Promotions
• Doors, even vehicle doors
• Windows
• Custom Cutouts – Sports, Logo’s
• Retail Promotions & Conventions- Used In
Can be used on glass at any temperature, Use Original Version.
Properties
- Physical Form
Technical Details & Test Data
- Test Data
This US Patented Adhesive Fabric Media: Phototex & Phototex (S) is compatible with pigment, water based, solvent, eco-solvent, latex, and UV- inks. (See below for specific compatibility with inks) Phototex gives you vivid, sharp print results with brilliant colors. The Adhesive is Re-movable, Re-usable and Re- positional. Phototex’s characteristics separate itself from all other products on the market using vinyl or similar fabrics. We stick to virtually any painted surface (in all weather and room temperature changes) and can be easily removed with a 99% guarantee the surface will be residue free. The material does not rip or wrinkle and is not required to be removed over a certain period of time. Results will vary on stucco and eggshell painted surfaces (use our *EX/EXS/OPA or OPAS versions for best results).
Not recommended for brick, non-painted cement surfaces, or heavy painted spackled wall board (*EX/EXS version may work in certain cases). Make sure you allow 30-days on newly painted surfaces for out-gassing (to prevent bubbling or failure) and all walls MUST have been primed (to prevent issues). Also, always check the cure setting on UV and UV curable printers to avoid over heating the adhesive and altering its tack. Do not oversaturate UV inks and in certain cases you may need to leave a small boarder – again, only UV inks and more important UV Curable should be tested in house first.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Roll Sizes
30”, 42”, 50”, 54”,& 60” x 30.5m and 54” x 45m.