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The COMPLETE Sihl Latex Compatible Media Guide Let Class BEGIN. From Imaging Paper to Canvas... HOW TO CHOOSE Just Got Easier! About Sihl Digital Imaging How to Buy Sihl Products Sihl is a leading manufacturer of digital print media for display For Sihl Digital Imaging product information, please call graphics, photo and art reproduction, point-of-sale advertising, 1-800-366-7393 or visit our website, www.sihlusa.com, CAD, offi ce and at-home printing. where you can fi nd product information and an authorized Sihl reseller near you. Sihl’s expansive portfolio of digital imaging media includes: Photo Papers, 100% recycled, pressure sensitive, block-out and About Our Group presentation matte papers, clear, white and backlit fi lms, semi The foundation stone was laid in Milan, Italy by Diego Mosna rigid fi lm for pop-up and roll-up displays, canvas, scrim banner, when he founded Diatec in 1970. Today we are an interna- pressure sensitive vinyl, adhesive backed papers and fi lms, and tionally active group of companies that focuses on refi ning pa- fabrics transfer papers. per and fi lms and specializes in superior technical applications. Sihl is a part of the Diatec Group of companies. Headquar- Continual product development and increasingly short life tered in Cles, Italy, Sihl has manufacturing sites in the USA, cycles necessitate not only state-of-the-art production facilities, Germany, France, Italy and Switzerland. Diatec is a manufac- but also a high level of technical know-how and skill, com- turing Group, linked by coating fi lms, papers and specialty bined with a business instinct and the ability to put ideas into substrates as our source of value addition... practice. We are “THE COATING COMPANY.” The Diatec Group strives to be not only a supplier, but also a partner to its customers. Locations Arkwright Production Site Diatec Cles S.p.A. Rhode Island, USA Cles, Italy Sihl AG Production Site Diatex S.p.A. Bern, Switzerland Cles and Arborio, Italy Sihl GmbH Production Site Diatechnologies s.a.s. Duren, Germany Châteauroux, France Photo Paper --Latex Inkjet Products-- How to Choose the Right Photo Paper Sihl breaks down the top photo applications and the right media to match. Choosing the right photo paper can be as simple as it can be complicat- ed. If you go by the numbers, you could differentiate the products by caliper or fi nish, but that doesn’t really help you choose the right paper, does it? With so many choices, how do you narrow down the fi eld? Keep it simple. Identify your key requirements and work backwards. BEST FOR BEST FOR BEST FOR BEST FOR EVERYDAY POSTERS MOUNTING / PROTOTYPES PHOTO QUALITY “THICK” PHOTO MATTE 3240 Pipeline™ S 3670 Imola™ Latex 3145 Glamour™ S 3243 Malibu™ Satin Photo Paper - 8 mil Pearl Photo Paper PSA - 9.5 mil Satin Photo Board - 12 mil Matte Photo Paper - 7 mil » Looking for an everyday photo » If you want to create a poster » Semi-rigid photo paper that is » When the requirements call for ex- paper that dries instantly and can to adhere to a mounting board fl exible enough to roll, but stiff tended shadow detail and tonal range handle the heated cure of the or other surface, why make the enough to stand or hang without with absolutely no glare, don’t hide latex printer without a problem? process more complicated than it mounting. behind a laminate. Start the same has to be? way you fi nish. » 3240 Pipeline™ S is an 8 mil, » 3145 Glamour™ S is a 12 mil, smooth, satin photo paper that » 3670 Imola™ PSA is an in- semi-rigid photo board that de- » 3243 Malibu™ Latex is a 7 mil, delivers maximum image perfor- stant dry, 7 mil photo paper with livers premium photo quality on bright white, premium matte paper mance, black density and color a 2 mil, silicon release liner. The latex inkjet printers. Glamour™ that can tackle your most demanding vibrancy with latex inkjet printers. proprietary base paper and coat- expands the capabilities of latex inkload, drytime and shadow detail re- Unlike traditional photo papers, ing allow for maximum fl exibility printers, truly bridging the gap quirements. The instant dry, matte fin- New Product New Product Pipeline™ Latex Photo features without cracking, even for 90° between UV fl atbed and roll-to- ish provides “plug and play” printing a proprietary coating technology folds in prototype applications. roll printing. With an instant dry New Product when selecting standard “HP White that is not impacted by the cure The specially formulated, adjust- photo coating, Glamour™ pro- Satin Poster Paper.” Malibu™ is ideal temperature of the latex printers. able adhesive allows for easier ap- vides outstanding image quality for a variety of applications including The result is a perfectly smooth plication to a variety of mounting and dot gain control on a board an economical alternative to photo and dry print that establishes a surfaces. that is stiff enough to stand or paper. new standard of color, quality and hang, yet fl exible enough to roll. detail for the Latex printer series. Glamour™ is perfect for appli- Also See: cations ranging from high end » 3157 Pacifi ca™ Also See: photo fi nishing to hanging signs, Matte Paper - 8 mil » 3249 Pipeline™ G easel signs and point of sale dis- Gloss Photo Paper - 8 mil plays. Also See: » 3144 Glamour™ G Gloss Photo Board - 12 mil Imaging Paper --Latex Inkjet Products-- How to Choose the Right Imaging Paper From billboard to wall mural, and even wallpaper, we’ve got you covered. If you believe every wall was meant to be covered, look no further than Sihl Imaging Papers. These economical, water and weather resistant papers are qualifi ed for outdoor applications including billboard and wet posting, as well as indoor decorative and full wall murals. These non-PVC alternatives offer a world of possibilities for indoor and outdoor, tex- tured or smooth, paste or adhesive, short term or permanent graphics. BEST FOR BEST FOR BEST FOR EVERYDAY POSTERS BLOCKOUT WALLPAPER EVERYDAY SIGNAGE POSTED SIGNAGE 3686 TriSolv™ Gloss 3687 TriSolv™ Satin 3196 Wet Strength™ PrimeArt Paper - 8 mil PrimeArt Paper Blueback - 6 mil Poster Paper - 10 mil » Not everything printed on latex print- » When short term advertising calls for » Okay, we are in the paper category, not ers wraps around a vehicle or hangs posting new graphics over old ones, self adhesive vinyl, banner or other prod- with grommets. Paper is the preferred only a blockout layer can prevent the old ucts associated with outdoor strength and solution for low cost signage that can graphic from showing through the new durability. However, latex saturated paper be used for a variety of applications, one. offers outstanding durabilty and strength indoors or outdoors. even when wet. » 3687 TriSolv™ Paper Blueback is » 3686 TriSolv™ Paper is a premium, an economical weight, bright white, » 3196 Wet Strength™ Paper is 8 mil, bright white, gloss coated paper wet strength paper that is qualifi ed for a 10 mil, premium weight, wet with excellent print quality and drytime. billboard and outdoor advertising use. strength paper. The base paper is All TriSolv™ papers are multi-layer 3687 features good print quality, excel- infused with latex, allowing it to Top Pick Top coated, water and weather resistant and lent outdoor durability, and excellent be extremely durable and maintain its qualifi ed for billboard, outdoor posting scratch resistance. You can apply 3687 stength when wet. This makes 3196 an and wall mural applications. The propri- directly on top of an old graphic instead ideal alternative to PVC for wallpaper and etary TriSolv™ coating delivers excellent of removing it. The blueback will other decorative applications. 3196 is uni- scratch resistance without lamination prevent the old graphic from showing versally compatible with latex, solvent and and withstands folding without crack- through. UVC printers. ing. Also See: Also See: » 3689 TriSolv™ PostArt Paper » 3145 Glamour™ S Satin Photo Board - 12 mil POS / POP --Latex Inkjet Products-- Rolling out the Choices for Durable Graphics Why this demanding application requires a calculated approach Choosing the right point of sale, retractable, pop-up or trade show display fi lm is a complex equation balancing durability and cost. A low cost graphic that looks great but tears too easily is no more successful than an indestructible graphic that only needs to last for one event. The choices can be overwhelming. Now throw into the equation the extreme heat used in the cure cycle on a latex printer and all of a sudden, everything you thought was certain is now in question again. After thorough testing of our entire Display Film line, we have narrowed down the choices to what really works on Latex printers. BESTBEST FORFOR BEST FOR BEST FOR BEST FOR PORTABLEFLAT DISPLAY WALL UNITS / FLAT WALL FIRE RETARDANCY ROLLUP BANNERS EXHIBITRETAIL / RETAIL SIGNAGE GRAPHICS EXHIBIT / RETAIL GRAPHICS OR SOFT HAND (ECONOMICAL POLYPRO) (PREMIUM(POLYESTER) POLYESTER) (POLYESTER) (POLYESTER FABRIC) 3515 PolySOL™ 3516 PolySOL™ 3629 SyntiSOL™ 3502 Expo™ Matte Roll-up Film Blockout - 7 mil Pop-Up Film Blockout - 12 mil Polypro Film - 7 mil Fire Retardant Banner - 12 mil *2” core only » Maximum durability, vivid » Quite simply a dimensionally stable » For single use and short term » Fabric offers soft hand and color and universal compatibility film that delivers in every characteris- roll-up or retractable banners, smooth “drape” with good tear for any POS application with tic. From printing to finishing, instal- polypropylene is a great choice. resistance and lay fl at properties. “shine-through protection.” lation to removal, PoylSOL™ delivers flexibility, durability and quality. » 3629 SyntiSOL™ is a tear re- » 3502 Expo™ is a fl ame » 3515 PolySOL™ is a 7 mil, sistant, smooth, polypropylene retardant (NFPA certifi ed), ultra white, polyester fi lm with an » 3516 PolySOL™ Pop-Up is a 12 display fi lm with a “low glare,” durable, water resistant banner.