Backlit Polyester
Fire rated backlit textile for lightboxes
Material Overview
- 165gsm Textile
- Dye-sublimation printed for vibrant colours and images
- Excellent light transmission
- Flame retardant treatment
- Standard finishing included at no extra charge
- Approx maximum finished graphic width: 3000mm (depending on chosen finish)
- Roll width: 3200mm
Each item is printed and finished to your requirements.
Fabrics are printed via a process of dye-sublimation which uses special inks and undergoes a post-print heating process to fix the ink into the fabric. This makes it both scuff-resistant and washable.
Uses for Backlit Polyester
- Backlit lightboxes and exhibition graphics
- SEG (Silicone Edge Graphics)
Artwork
For any Backlit Polyester items, 50mm bleed must be supplied. This allows for any extra material required for hems, as well as shrinkage and movement when printing and cutting.
Notice
Backlit Polyester items are supplied on a roll. Please be aware that Backlit Polyester graphics can crease and bruise if handled without care.
Our thread colours are black or white. Our sewists will choose the most appropraite colour to complement your graphic.
Currently we can only print up to 3.2 metres (10ft 6in) on the shortest edge, to our standard pricing. Items above this size will require a bespoke quotation.
Finishes for Backlit Polyester
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Stitched Hems & Eyelets
Graphics will be given a stitched hem, then eyeletted at equal distributions along the hem. Eyelets are clear plastic.
The standard distribution of eyelets is one per metre. If you require a different distribution or specific placement of eyelets, that is no problem at all - simply let us know what you need when you place your order.
There is no charge for this finish.
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Stitched Hems Only
Graphics will be given a stitched hem.
There is no charge for this finish.
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Stitched Hems with Velcro
Graphics will be stitched to a strip of either hook or loop edging. Please specify which is required when ordering.
A variety of widths are available - please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Black or white strips are available. Our sewists will choose the most appropraite colour to complement your graphic, unless specifically requested.
There is an additional charge for this finish.
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Pole Pocket(s)
A pocket is added to the edges you require to allow a pole to pass through and support/tension the banner.
The diameter of the pocket can be specified by you, however, if you let us know the diameter of the object to go into the pole pocket we can calculate the size of the pocket for you.