What Exactly Is A Dye Sublimation Banner?
Technology is changing the printing industry as we speak! Advances have changed the way that professionals produce the finished product. Not only that--the quality is as good as it gets. At first, Dye Sublimation sounds like something painful that could happen to you, but it’s an awesome thing, believe me!
Back in the “old days”, a few years ago, vinyl banners were the best thing going. They were state-of-the-art at the time. They were printed on large digital printers which made them much more affordable than handmade versions. Production sped up and professional printing became a booming business. Who would have thought that techniques would be revolutionized so quickly? Dye Sublimation has changed not only the appearance of the banners, but also the all around functionality.
The first big difference is the medium that is used for the banner. Vinyl is now leaving the forefront and polyester is taking over. Polyester has a porous surface that works in its favor when it comes to use for a banner. “Dye Sublimation” means that the dye being used literally sinks into the fabric, becoming one with it. The two--the ink and fabric--become interwoven and--more or less--permanently linked. The durability is incredible. It’s even machine washable! It can be ironed, although it probably won’t ever need to be.
When Vinyl Banners are printed, the images are conveyed through the use of tiny little configured dots. It was the best you could get at one point, but now you can do better! Dye Sublimation allows for photographic quality and the colors are extremely vivid. Your new-fangled banner won’t fade with time.
Dye Sublimation Banners are lightweight and easy to display, while vinyl banners are a bit trickier to place. A windy day can wreak havoc on your vinyl banner, but polyester is porous. The wind moves through it and it stays put.
If you’re in the market for a printing professional, look for a company that has updated to Dye Sublimation. You’ll be glad that you changed with the times when you see the results. The new banners are affordable and as customized as you require. They’re great for conventions, tradeshows, retail outlets, or temporary/seasonal outdoor displays. They’re available in varying weights from transparent to extremely heavy for outdoor use. Wrinkling really isn’t an issue because you must stretch the banner to display it. The wrinkles come right out!
Finer retail stores prefer a type of fabric called “Poly-satin”. It gleams like satin, but is stretchy. It’s great to use over display pieces. “Poly-flags” are designed for use outside. Extra heavy knit polyester is available in banners that have top notches for easy hanging. Whatever your printing needs, Dye Sublimation is the right option to go for.
Vinyl has simply become outdated. It now has a cheap appearance when compared to elegantly made fabric banners. The quality of the actual printing can’t be questioned. Dye Sublimation creates photographic images that are breathtaking. It’s not overstating to say, quite simply, “Vinyl has become tacky”. If you haven’t updated your printed matter, then it’s high time you get to it. Image is everything. With Dye Sublimation you are allowed the creativity to express your brand in bright, detailed ink combined with polyester.