The Right Choice for Every Printer and Every Application
Applications
Clear Graphics
Choosing the right clear film is a simple game of A, B or C.
A. Clarity
B. Print density
C. Adhesive
Once you have determined which characteristic is most important to you, match the compatibility with your printer. Simple right? Don’t worry if you are still confused? We’ll help you through it.
High Density Screen Positive
Before you squeegee any ink on a t-shirt or expose your screen to light, you need to produce a film positive that is clear to UV light to create a clean unimaged area, has rich blacks to enable the shortest burn time, and is on a stable material that feeds consistently through the printer to create accurate registration and dot placement. Used in the screen printing process, the film positive or negative is the first and most critical step. You want to select a film that can deliver maximum clarity (Dmin) to allow for the UV light used in exposing the screen. You also want a film that can deliver maximum print density (Dmax) to block that same light.
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We Recommend the Following Products:
3160 Spirit™
Screen Positive FilmSolution: UV Clear with Maximum Print Density (High Dmax, Low Dmin)
3224Indoor Window
If you have a clear window surface it is usually there for some aesthetic or functional purpose. You probably don’t want to cover it with an opaque graphic. So why would you settle for a clear graphic film that is not as clear as your glass surface?
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We Recommend the Following Products:
3148 Absolute™
Clear Film with InterleafSolution: True Optical Clarity with High Inkload and Instant Drytime
3230Best ChoiceFeatured
3166 ClearSTICK™
Adhesive Clear FilmSolution: Optically Clear Window Film that is Easy to Apply and Easy to Remove
3228Outdoor Window
Don’t install an outdoor window film that will deteriorate over time from weather and handling. Reverse print and install your graphic inside where it is protected from weather and handling.
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We Recommend the Following Products:
3989 WindowGraphx™
Backlit Film with EasyTack™Solution: Universal Matte Backlit with Propreitary Low-Tack Self Adhesive
3238Overlay
When clarity is important, don’t mess around with clear films that look more like a frosted window. A clear film is supposed to be clear.
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We Recommend the Following Products:
Best Choice
3162 Vision™
Clear Film w/Side StripeSolution: Universal Clear Film with Removable Side Stripes
3226Separation Proofs
After weeks of work, you are finally ready to send your artwork to another printer for the press run. One final check to make sure all the photos and vector art colors are correctly specified is a separation proof. At least 4 layers of clear film, each simulating a plate on the press, which can be proofed together to show the final composite and make sure all elements have separated correctly and are on their appropriate color plate.
1Choose your Technology
We Recommend the Following Products:
3148 Absolute™
Clear Film with InterleafSolution: True Optical Clarity with High Inkload and Instant Drytime
3230Best Choice
3162 Vision™
Clear Film w/Side StripeSolution: Universal Clear Film with Removable Side Stripes
3226Vivid Color
Whatever the final application, when you need to print full color graphics, most clear films can’t handle the inkload. The ink smudges, bleeds, or just simply doesn’t dry, making the print unusable. You need a clear film that delivers instant dry performance, even with white or metallic ink.
1Choose your Technology
We Recommend the Following Products:
3148 Absolute™
Clear Film with InterleafSolution: True Optical Clarity with High Inkload and Instant Drytime
3230
3160 Spirit™
Screen Positive FilmSolution: UV Clear with Maximum Print Density (High Dmax, Low Dmin)
3224Best ChoiceFeatured
3166 ClearSTICK™
Adhesive Clear FilmSolution: Optically Clear Window Film that is Easy to Apply and Easy to Remove
3228
