| Material | HDPE |
| Gauge | 11 mil: +/- 2 mil Our Tyvek is 11 mil, making it perfect for both outdoor and indoor use. |
| Weight | 140 g/m2 |
| Opacity | > 96 |
| Whiteness | > 120(CIE) |
| Printer/Ink Compatibility | Encad, ColorSpan, Hewlett-Packard, Mimaki, Roland, Mutoh and Epson Series dye and pigment-based inks. The cutting mechanism should be disabled when printing on this material. Use only with aqueous or water-based inks. Not for use with solvent-based inks. |
| Software Settings | When using this material with Encad GO inks, utilize the UCR (Under Color Removal) technique that replaces composite black (CMY) with the appropriate amount of black ink. To optimize print quality, printers should be set for the highest print quality and media selection should be "heavy coated." Ink coverage up to 350% is recommended. |
| Color Matching | For the best and most consistent results, a profile should be created using an external color calibrator in conjunction with your RIP and color matching software. |
| Light Fastness | The fading time of ink jet ink is a direct result of the inks that you choose to use and the environment where the print is displayed. All dye-based inks fade noticeably under direct sunlight and in interior applications where direct sunlight may fall on the image and/or where fluorescent or other UV producing lighting is present. Certain UV enhanced inks, pigment-based inks and certain UV inhibitin laminates will extend the time duration of the fading process inherent with all ink jet inks. Contact the ink manufacturer to determine suitability for any application. |
| Water Resistance and Surface Protection | To obtain a high degree of water resistance, use only pigmented ink. Allow the print to dry for 24 hours before exposing it to moisture. Lamination is not required. Ink saturation over 250% can affect the water fast properties and show ink bleed. Dye-based inks will yield good color gamut, but bleeding may occur when the image gets wet. Over laminating dye-based ink will not eliminate image bleed, unless the material is completely sealed to a non-porous surface. To avoid perforating the laminate, use banner tape instead of sewing (see below). Dirt and stains cannot be cleaned from the imaged surface and the surface can be damaged from excessive folding or creasing. |
| Tape | Banner tape can be used and is preferred to sewing. |
| Grommeting | Grommets should be placed in the hemline along the length of the banner so that the grommet is through two layers. Corner grommets should be placed where the length and width hems cross, so that the grommet is through four layers. A reinforced corner is also recommended to increase durability. |
| Optimal Service Environment | For printing: 60-80oF, 50% Relative Humidity |
| Handling Recommendations | Due to the absorptive nature of the coating, you should avoid touching the coated surface of the material. It is always recommended that cotton gloves be used when handling ink jet coated materials. Rolls are supplied with the coated side facing out. |
| Ideal Storage Conditions | 70oF (21oC), 50% Relative Humidity (a controlled environment is recommended); store in original packaging. |
| Shelf Life | Greater than 1 year from ship date when stored in proper conditions. |
| Durability | In outdoor use, TyvekŪ banners will last approximately 3 months, depending on weather conditions. |
