Tag Archives: Substrates

Tips & tricks for wrapping transit vehicles

By Estella Tolentino-Cooke Vehicle wraps come in many shapes and sizes. For those clients looking for maximum visibility, there is no greater platform than a moving billboard such as a bus or train. For signmakers involved in this segment of the industry, huge vehicle wraps come with their own unique set of challenges. One could…

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Selecting the best substrate for your signage

By Fola Kunle-Hassan Signs are a vital part of many successful businesses. They draw attention to a place of business, as well as market goods and services to the public. In designing a sign, the best sign companies will ensure the product meets its objectives while respecting the project budget. As many signmakers already know,…

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SMC Readers’ Choice awards 2021 winners announced

Sign Media Canada’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards offered you the chance to vote for whose product is the best in the industry. The competition included more than 40 products, ranging from printers/cutters, CNC routers, light boxes, phthalate-free materials, and light-emitting diode (LED) products. Winners were selected in five categories: Digital Printing, Equipment, Illumination, Substrates, and…

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Rules of attraction: An introduction to magnetic substrates

By Richard Romano Those looking for a high-value print and/or sign application to offer customers, one that enables endless creativity and yet can simplify and expedite installation, especially that of retail graphics, should try magnetic materials. The ability to apply printed graphics to a magnetic-backed material is nothing new, as perhaps a glance at one’s…

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Smartpress releases six new eco-friendly signage materials

Online printer Smartpress has released six new eco-friendly sign substrates. Along with two existing sustainable signage materials, these new offerings give their customers a variety of green alternatives. Smartpress tested a multitude of eco-friendly materials to ensure they provide the same quality than less-sustainable alternatives. “Sustainability is more critical than ever and we’re passionate about…

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