Window Vision is made of a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) with up to 50% of the film micro perforated to achieve the desired image resolution and one-way visibility. The black non-imaged side of the film through which people see maximizes its transparency. Lighting is the final ingredient: For optimum effect, lighting on the graphics side must be brighter than on the non-imaged side.
New media space: Window Vision creates new, innovative media space without obstructing the view. It also creates new business and advertising opportunities that are not available with conventional opaque signage.
Security/Safety: The film can be used on the windows of emergency, utility and delivery vehicles, banks and other financial institutions, airports - on virtually any glass door or window where visibility is important to safety and security.
Heat and glare control: Window Vision film reduces heat and glare from the sun, making it ideal for commercial and residential buildings, retail stores, museums, etc.
Graphics are printed on perforated window films tend to look less vibrant than those printed on solid vinyl because up to 50% of the window vinyl is missing due to the perforated process.
Given the wide array of inks, printers and other variables involved in printing, we strongly recommend performing a test prior to actual production. This applies to both printing graphics on our perforated window film products and applying an over laminate to the printed graphics.
Exterior-mount (also called black/white) film attaches to the outside of the glass. With exterior-mount film, the image is printed in the desired color sequence directly onto the white layer of the film. Vehicle window graphics, e.g. , are printed on exterior-mount film.
It depends on several factors, including the printing method, what the graphic will be used for, print volume and desired life span.
The type of inks used and exposure to the sun will largely determine the quality and durability of the printed image. For short-term applications (6 months or less), aqueous inkjet printing is usually sufficient. For long-term applications solvent inks are recommended.
It depends on desired life span, as well as whether the graphics will be subjected to weathering, including rain. The main reasons for laminating perforated window graphics are:
1) to protect against UV, weathering, graffiti, etc and increase the life span of the graphics (especially when using aqueous inks)
2) to add gloss to enhance the graphics' appearance
3) to maintain visibility through the film by preventing the holes form filling with water when it rains.
Using a few simple tools and following some basic rules, Window Vision window graphics are easy to apply and remove, allowing media to be changed as often as desired.
See installation for details.
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