Satin Fabric for Use with Digital Printers

Satin Fabric is a product that many people don't think of when they think of digital printing. You wouldn't think that you could print a cloth like material with your digital press, or maybe you couldn't think of any reasons why you'd want to. However, just like other digital synthetics, as digital printing gradually overtakes traditional offset printing as time goes by, it is highly likely that many fabrics will be digitally printed in the future rather than using traditional printing methods. From mattress labels to award ribbons to custom pennants and banners, Satin Fabric can be another great way to increase your digital printing business.
Satin Fabric is a woven polyester fabric that is coated and optimized for printing on one side (though there are certainly many users who have printed both sides). It has a unique texture which gives it a satin cloth-like feel that is perfect for durable applications like mattress labels and outdoor pennants. Satin Fabric is water and mildew resistant, and it?s so durable that it can even be sewn and grometted.

One of the most popular uses for Satin Fabric is custom mattress labels. Because of the high cost of shipping heavy mattresses around the country, you've probably noticed that many mattress stores advertise themselves as being mattress manufacturers as well. This means that there are great opportunities for printing mattress labels with the local manufacturer, and the ability to print on-demand private labels makes digital printing the perfect tool for the job, and Satin Fabric the perfect product for the job.

Other popular applications are for outdoor pennants or banners. You're no longer limited to just using vinyl products that must be offset printed in large quantities, or slowly via wide format. Now you can offer pennants just a few at a time, turn around your job in a matter of minutes, and they'll be perfect for outdoor use even if you do get that spring shower at your event. And did you know there are a myriad of high heat toner digital printers that will now print 12" x 47" banners and that Satin Fabric is available in 12" x 47" fifty sheet packs. Just imagine, waterproof, tear resistant outdoor pennants that you can sew and grommet now can be printed in minutes when you use Satin Fabric. That's right; no more need to send these out to laminate.

Another great application is award ribbons. This application for Satin Fabric is perfect for local festivals or fairs, youth sports teams, or special events and parties. Just another great way that digital paper can be the door opener you are looking for to help you earn new business. Finishing Satin Fabric is easy as it guillotine cuts, or die cuts cleanly.

Like all Digital Paper products, Satin Fabric is manufactured here in the United states, so you can be proud to support American manufacturing when you make your purchase. Whatever your project calls for, you're only limited by your imagination when you use products like satin or decal paper products to get the most of your digital equipment.

 

Oliver David writes articles for publications on topics like vinyl paper and waterproof paper.

Kodak to Unveil New Printing Solutions For Users of Digital Paper

Working with digital paper whether it is decal paper, vinyl paper or waterproof paper can be a challenge to some, but with the right paper product and the correct digital printer amazing things can happen.
Next month at the "drupa" 2012 industry show in Dusseldorf, Germany, Kodak will be unveiling 10 new digital print solutions. This is a quick overview of those 10 new products and solutions for the digital print world. These new solutions will enable printers to offer customers new applications and improve on efficiencies in their operations.

"The industry has undergone dramatic change since the last drupa in 2008, and we've listened carefully to understand our customers" challenges. Today, Kodak is delivering digital your way, solutions tailored to help them deliver specifically what their clients need," noted Chris Payne, Kodak's director and vice president marketing, Commercial Business. "Kodak's portfolio of solutions and services optimize the delivery of higher-value images for our print customers to better serve their clients and grow their business. Come to the Kodak stand at drupa and see how Kodak can make your business a success by giving you digital your way."

Here's the preview of the 10 new digital print solutions:
1. The 1,000-fpm Kodak Prosper 6000XL press is a four-color inkjet press that delivers monthly print volumes of up to 160 million A4 pages. Great for direct mail and publishing as well as other commercial print jobs.

2. A 3,000-fpm Kodak Prosper S30 imprinting system that will print at the highest speed in the industry for hybrid printing (the combination of offset and digital).

3. The new Timson T-Press is powered by Kodak Stream inkjet technology. This digital press is great for productivity and delivers cost savings when printing books. A new cost effective method that will improve business models for book printers and publishers.

4. Kodak's new Paper Rating Program will give printers the freedom to print inkjet on any substrate.

5. The company is offering a new gold, pearlescent and neon pink printing effects using their Fifth Imaging Unit Solutions.

6. The new Kodak Flexcel Direct System is an energy efficient, high-power direct laser engraving solution.

7. The new Kodak Achieve is an all-in-one CTP System, which makes printers in the emerging markets of the world to transition to CTP. This will increase efficiency.

8. New suite of workflow production tools, including Kodak Prinergy 6 software, Kodak INSITE Prepress Portal Software and App for iPad Devices, and new versions of Kodak Colorflow Software and Kodak PREPS Imposition Software.

9. The new Kodak Sonora XP process-free plates will provide mainstream quality and print capability without a processor or chemistry - providing a smaller environmental footprint.

10. And finally the new Kodak Intelligent Prepress Manager 2.0, which is the update to, connected proactive services that enable printers to become more productive and to increase quality and efficiency for the prepress systems.

The Kodak stand at drupa will include application stations for commercial print, publishing and packaging, where attendees can learn more about how they can grow their businesses with KODAK Solutions.
"The drupa show is a marquee event for Kodak and for the industry. The technology unveiled at the show will set the direction of the markets we serve-commercial print, publishing and packaging-for years to come," added Payne.

 

Oliver David writes articles for publications on topics like sticker paper and synthetic paper.

 

 

Digital Name Badges Fantastic for Events

While at the outset, it might not seem to be as fun and exciting as our other products; there are a whole host of events and opportunities where Digital Name Badges can be a great product for you or your clients. Fact is, this is a very popular product and a real workhorse and although name badges have been around for a long time, many of our customers tell us Digital Name Badge are the best they have used.

 

Digital Name Badges have a satin acetate face stock with a top coating so that it is optimized for digital printing. It features a premium apparel adhesive that will safely remove from almost every fabric (like other name badges we advise against using on leather or suede). These two components work nicely together creating a name badge that will flex and move with your clothing and remain stuck on you all night long, unlike stiff paper stocks or flimsy adhesives.

Simply stated, whatever the shape of the person you are applying the Digital Name Badge to, the face stock conforms to their contours and the premium apparel adhesive grips tight so you won’t have name badges laying all over the floor. Even if you use the name badges for a kids party where they are running all over the place they’ll work great and peel off cleanly at the end of you event.

In addition, Digital Name Badges come with a sturdy 92# lay flat release liner that allows for easy runnability through your digital equipment. The liner has 3 scores running parallel to the 18 inch edge to make it easy for the customer to peel off the liner and apply the name badge.

And a great new feature is that Digital Name Badge is now ink jet printable. So if you want to print your name badge shells with high heat toner equipment and then imprint variable information at your show with ink jet printers this is now possible with Digital Name Badge. Digital Name Badges are also available for HP Indigo presses.

Digital Name Badges are perfect for any event where you want eye-catching name badges; you require additional security features, or both.

Digital Name Badges will allow you to create stunning graphics for weddings, reunions, and conventions. For those looking to add some security to their identification, you can print variable images like photographs, custom sequential numbering, QR codes or bar codes, and you can do so while printing only the exact number of name badges that you need.

The unique look and feel of our satin face stock will be an additional security feature.  Whether you’re looking to add a creative touch to a family or high school reunion, or are looking to ensure the security of trade shows or corporate events, Digital Name Badges are sure to be a great choice for you.

To find out more about all the great Digital Paper products please go to the website FusionDigitalPaper, where you can read informative articles, watch product demonstration videos, and so much more on other papers like decal paper.

 

Oliver David writes articles for publications on topics like vinyl paper and synthetic paper.