Key advancements in the production of vinyl signs
Producing vinyl signs has seen significant advancements in recent years, thanks to technological innovations and improvements in materials and processes. These innovations have enhanced the quality, durability, and versatility of vinyl signage, allowing for more creative and long-lasting solutions. Here are some of the most notable advancements: Digital Printing Technology The latest advancements in digital printing technology have revolutionized the production of vinyl graphics, offering superior quality and durability. [...]
Cricut: Vinyl Materials for Graphics and Other Types of Installations
We introduced to you some of the new products from major manufacturers of the vinyl graphics and wraps in the previous posts at this, this and this links. Cricut, manufacturer of vinyl and other types of materials, frequently updates its product lineup with new materials designed to enhance creativity and ease of use. Some of their releases that applicable to our graphics installation projects include innovative types of vinyl such [...]
ORAFOL NEW VINYL GRAPHICS AND WRAPS
ORAFOL Americas has introduced several new products this year, focusing on car wrapping and digital vinyl graphics printing materials. At the FESPA 2024 trade fair, they showcased new colors for their ORACAL® 970RA Premium Wrapping Cast films, including Turbo Turquoise, Enchanted Violet, Citrus Fury, and Riviera Rush, all available in both standard and sparkling versions. Additionally, ORAFOL has enhanced their ORACAL® 970RA+ car wrapping films with ProSlide technology, which improves [...]
Avery Dennison’s new overlaminate film
In the previous post we described top of the line 3M's Vinyl Film Wrap IJ280 and Gloss Wrap Overlaminate 8428G. Let’s delve into the details of the competitor, Avery Dennison DOL Max Series, a cutting-edge line of digital overlaminate films designed to elevate graphics protection and durability. DOL 1060 Max: Vertical Durability: Up to 7 years. Horizontal Durability: Up to 2 years. Film Thickness: 2.1 mil (53 microns) [...]
3M’s Vinyl Film Wrap IJ280: What’s New
Introducing the 3M™ Print Wrap Film IJ280—a bold new standard in vinyl film wraps. Here’s why it’s making waves: Speedy Installation: This film is up to 20% faster to install. Whether you’re wrapping a vehicle or creating eye-catching graphics, time matters. With optimized features and epic conformability, the IJ280 gets the job done swiftly. Less Lift, More Confidence: Worried about edges lifting or re-work? Fear not! The IJ280 is engineered to stay [...]
Vinyl Graphics Installation News and Recommendations
Professional vinyl graphics installer has to stay on the top of industry news. When it comes to high-quality vinyl graphics, you will need to select materials from several reputable brands to ensure in success of vinyl installation and "no-problems" for its post-installation destiny. We, professional vinyl graphics and wraps installers at the Greater Toronto Area, are always looking for the best materials for out business needs. As we posted previously [...]
3M versus Avery Dennison: from who to select vinyl graphics
A few last posts we provided some information about two leaders of producing vinyl graphics and other installation products which we, professional vinyl installers in Toronto, Ontario and nationwide, are using in our projects. We think that even top level comparison of these companies may help vinyl graphics installer to select right products from Avery Dennison or/and 3M judging by some differences between them in terms of their focus [...]
Avery Dennison Certified Installer: How To
In the previous post we described how to become certified 3M installer with step-by-step details. Avery Dennison vinyl graphics products and, surely, installation of them are really useful in the Greater Toronto Area judging by Avery's materials quality. So, we are listing a few extra steps (in comparison with 3M's vinyl installer certification) of how to obtain a graphics installer certification from Avery Dennison: Choose the Right [...]
V, Creative Graphics Inc. is growing rapidly and we have decided to share our 20 years of installations experience in vinyl applications with fellow installers in the Greater Toronto Area, across Canada and the USA. Our goal is to empower vinyl graphics installers to perform their jobs more effectively, safely, and creatively, benefiting both the installers and their customers.
Our educational materials aim to:
- Enhance your technical skills, ensuring you can handle complex installations, work with different types of vinyl, and achieve professional results.
- Support your professional growth, boosting your career prospects and job satisfaction.
- Teach advanced installation techniques to help you work more efficiently, saving time and reducing material waste.
- Showcase industry best practices to ensure high-quality installations that meet customer expectations.
- Educate you on the safe use of tools and materials, preventing potential accidents and injuries by demonstrating the proper handling of adhesives, cutting tools, and heat guns.
- Keep you updated on industry innovations, new tools, and vinyl materials, ensuring you stay informed about the latest trends, technologies, and products.
- Ultimately, enable you to provide better service by offering informed recommendations and confidently answering customer questions.