Keep Those Banners High & Dry with Water-Resistant Media

Sure, April Showers are supposed to be coming to an end, but let’s be honest: We all know that with our wacky weather this year, the rainy days will continue. When it comes to outdoor signage, water-resistance is a key factor for graphics that can stand up to the elements. We gathered three of our top-performing outdoor media in vinyl, polyethylene and mesh that’ll resist the rain:

LexJet TOUGHcoat Blockout ThriftyBanner: This cost-effective, aqueous-compatible scrim vinyl option not only handles the outdoors for up to six month, it also provides a black backing for 100% opacity. With a great color gamut and smooth surface, it’s an excellent option for event signage or when you need to keep unsightly areas covered, like construction sites or even old signage.

HP HDPE Reinforced Banner: A great option for your environmentally conscious customers who care about recycling, this high density polyethylene reinforced banner is a cost-conscious option (starting at $0.33/sq ft). An alternative to scrim vinyl, this lightweight banner material resists the elements thanks to an HP media surface treatment that’s durable and provides great-looking graphics, too.

HEYtex Mesh w/ Liner: This latex-friendly banner option not only withstands the rain, but can take on the wind, too. This 360gsm polyester base with a 60/40 mesh pattern is an attractive alternative that maintains the integrity of your graphics without having to cut wind vents. It’s easy to grommet and hang, making it a go-to for latex, solvent, eco-solvent or UV-curable print technologies.

Learn about these and other water-resistant materials, give a LexJet print specialist a call at 800-453-9538.

 

Buzzer Beater Savings: 30% Off Select LexJet Media

Don’t let the clock wind down without taking advantage of some special savings on select LexJet media — this week only. You’ll find products for nearly any project, compatible with aqueous, solvent and latex inks.

Monday through Friday, you can save 30%* on the following items:

LexJet Photo Papers. Choose from a variety of paper options and finishes, like eSatin, matte, metallic, gloss and more. SHOP PAPERS HERE

LexJet Polypropylene Films. You’ll find self-adhesives for outdoor graphics, clings for windows, lay-flat films for banners and backlits and more. SHOP POLYPROPYLENE HERE

LexJet Polyester Films. Enjoy the ease of use of more than 20 popular polyester films for backlits, banner stands, trade show graphics, POP displays and more. SHOP POLYESTER HERE

LexJet Canvases. We know you’ve got your favorites when it comes to our wide array of canvas options. But if you’re in the mood to give a new LexJet canvas a try, call your LexJet rep at 800-453-9538 for qualifying products.

*30% savings off MSRP

LexJet brandUP: Larger-than-Life Journals for Williams Parker

williams parker posters2Considering that it is one of the longest-established law firms in Sarasota, it’s not surprising that Williams Parker, founded in 1925, would also be a leader in thought leadership across a variety of industries, as they relate to the legal profession.

The firm recently launched Requisite, an elegant and topical journal geared toward business owners, C-suite executives, successful entrepreneurs and more, written in straight-forward, accessible language. The journal focuses on the legal and practical aspects of topics such as charitable giving, real estate, philanthropy and tax audits, to name a few. The covers of the perfect-bound journals have a classic look with icon black-and-white photography and refined typography.

To showcase the first three editions of the journal, the LexJet brandUP crew worked with Williams Parker to blow the cover image up to poster size, which was then printed on LexJet 8 Mil Satin Polypropylene with PSA and adhered to gatorboard.

williams parker magazine“We plan to display the covers prominently in our office for all visitors and employees to see,” says Brad Robbins, COO of Williams Parker. “We hope to add to the collection as new editions of Requisite are published.”

The firm has published five editions of Requisite, the latest edition focusing on international issues such as tax issues, compliance and more. A few editions of the journal have discussed gift giving and philanthropic endeavors for businesses, a topic near and dear to the firm.

“In addition to helping form and launch many of the area’s iconic civic institutions, we have counseled many of the visionaries behind the area’s growth from the first portion of the 20th century,” Robbins says. “Today, our attorneys serve on the boards of dozens of civic organizations throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties. We also serve as general counsel to many entities. We contribute our time and intellectual capital to making the community a great place to live.”

Learn more about Requisite and Williams Parker at williamsparker.com.

Stick to Super-Smooth Surfaces with LexJet PVC-Free Cling

Cotton Bowl Graphics

To overcome the graphics adhesion challenge of slick materials, like glass, plexiglass, metals and Formica, LexJet introduces LexJet PVC-Free Cling – White.

The new printable polypropylene material not only sticks to super-smooth surfaces, it’s also repositionable, removable and re-usable. LexJet PVC-Free Cling features the latest micro-adhesion technology to ensure easy application and removal.

Window Graphics“The AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic Bowl game at AT&T Stadium was our first opportunity to use this great new product. We had previously been using a static cling vinyl on the interior windows and doors. We wanted to give the new product a try so we used it in one of the main entrance areas. The product prints beautifully, and is very easy to apply,” says Jeff Teasley, E.H. Teasley & Co. Inc., Dallas. “This product will also enable us to remove some of the prints and take them to other parts of the building and install them again at a different location if needed. They remove very easily but still retain a lot of tack on them, unlike a static cling.”

LexJet Window GraphicsLexJet PVC-Free Cling is compatible with solvent, low-solvent and UV-curable inks. It is water- and fade-resistant and will not shrink or wrinkle. It’s also environmentally-friendly, free of phthalates, glycol-ether, formaldehyde and PVC, and can be cleaned using common household cleaners.

“LexJet PVC-Free Cling provides our customers with everything they’ve asked for in a PVC-free film for smooth-surface application: excellent adhesion yet repositionable and reusable, contour-cut capable, bubble-free during application, and dimensionally stable so it doesn’t shrink and peel off when the temperature changes,” says Jaimie Mask, LexJet product manager.

LexJet PVC-Free Cling – White is now available from LexJet’s delivery network in 54″ x 100′ and 60″ x 100′ rolls. To find out more and to order, contact a LexJet customer specialist at 800-453-9538.

LexJet Introduces Versatile New Polypropylene Blockout Media

Polypropylene inkjet media for displaysLexJet introduces two new lay-flat polypropylene inkjet printable materials that have a gray back coat for added opacity: LexJet 11 Mil Blockout PolyGloss and LexJet 11 Mil Blockout Water-Resistant Polypropylene.

Both can be used as a cost-effective alternative to the typical polyester inkjet materials for trade show and in-store point-of-purchase graphics, as well as long-term indoor banners and short-term outdoor banners.

“We already offer a fantastic water-resistant polypropylene, but our customers were looking for something more opaque that wouldn’t allow as much light to shine through the back and detract from their graphics,” says Jeff Leto, LexJet’s product manager. “The great thing about the new blockout polypropylene materials is that you can use them for practically any type of display graphics applications.”

The water-resistant materials have a bright-white inkjet-receptive coating that yields additional color and contrast. LexJet 11 Mil Blockout PolyGloss is compatible with aqueous inkjet printers and LexJet 11 Mil Blockout Water-Resistant Polypropylene is compatible with aqueous and latex inkjet printers.

Both blockout polypropylene materials are available in 24″ x 75′, 36″ x 75′, 42″ x 75′, 50″ x 75′ and 60″ x 75′ rolls. For more information and to order, contact a LexJet customer specialist at 800-453-9538. To find out more about these new blockout polypropylene materials, check out the video embedded below…

Window and Wall Graphics Made Easy

Repositionable and removable wall and window graphicsIf you’re looking for a quick and easy solution for applying and removing short-term wall and window graphics, LexJet Window & Wall Décor SUV was designed to do just that, and it’s compatible with solvent, low-solvent and UV-curable printers.

The air-egress adhesive makes it easy to reposition and re-apply the inkjet-printable polypropylene material during installation and leaves no residue behind when it’s removed.

Unlike vinyl, the polypropylene base doesn’t shrink or stretch and lays flat throughout the process, from printing and finishing to installation and removal. LexJet Window & Wall Décor SUV is also tear-resistant and water-resistant, and the smooth white finish produces sharp, vivid images.

For more information, plus help finding the best inkjet material for your next project, contact a LexJet account specialist at 800-453-9538. Like all LexJet products, LexJet Window & Wall Décor SUV comes with a 30-Day Money Back Guarantee and is available from LexJet’s nationwide network of distribution centers for a low flat shipping rate of $9.99, no matter how large the order.