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Self Adhesive Vinyl

Avery Dennison films are equipped with pressure-sensitive self adhesives. 

They are comprised of:

  • Facestock/Front Material
  • Adhesive
  • Release coating
  • Backing or Liner

Vinyl is perfect for a front material because of its flexibility. Whereas most window films are made of polyester, our self adhesive vinyl films are well suited to contoured and curved surfaces. 

With a range of applications, it’s important to choose the right ones based on your specific needs. The durability of self-adhesive vinyls depends on several factors. 

  • The required period of use (days/months/years)
  • The type of surface (metal, plastic, glass, painted/unpainted)
  • Horizontal or vertical application (which influences exposure to UV, weather and pollution)
  • Climate conditions (seaside, mountains, desert)
  • Type of conversion (printed, laminated, ink type) 

 

Types of Vinyl

Sign Cut Films vs Digital Print Films
Sign Cut Films

Films produced in a variety of colours, which are cut into shapes, lettering, etc and applied as signage.

Digital Print Films

Films designed for large format printing, usually white or translucent/transparent.

Digital Print films usually have an overlaminate film applied over the top to protect the print surface

 

There are 2 methods used for producing vinyl films: calendering and casting.

Calendered or Cast Vinyl
Calendered films:

Production process for vinyl resulting in a film usually used for flat or simple curves

Product examples: MPI 2120

 
Cast films:

Production process that results in a more conformable film, used for curved surfaces

Product examples: MPI 1105

 

 

Types of Adhesive

There’s a lot of different adhesive types depending on application.

 

Main adhesive types 

Permanent

These films are designed to stay on permanently

Product examples: MPI 2920

Long term removable 

These films can be removed within a particular time period with the help of heat or chemicals.

Product examples: MPI 1405 Easy Apply RS™ LTR

Removable

These films can be removed within a particular amount of time, without using heat or chemicals.

Product examples: MPI 3111

 

Other adhesive features

Easy Apply™ Technology

Air escapes through channels in the adhesive layer during application, preventing air bubbles from being trapped beneath.

Product examples: MPI 2126 Hi-Tack Easy Apply™

Easy Apply RS™ Technology

Allows the film to be repositioned and slid around on the surface without it sticking.

Product Examples: MPI 1105 Easy Apply™

 

Trying to decide between different digital print media? We've created a handy guide to help you choose.

Download Digital Print Media Selection Guide

You can learn more about installing vinyl film by signing up for free at the Avery Dennison Graphics Academy

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