What is Vinyl?
All vinyl products are made from a combination of vinyl resin and various additives, which gives these products their particular properties. Some of the additives commonly used in vinyl include the following. · Stabilizers improve heat stability, minimizing the degradation of the vinyl during exposure to high temperatures in the extrusion process. · Impact modifiers improve impact strength, or resistance of the profile to cracking or breaking. · UV inhibitors protect the finished product from damaging rays of the sun. Titanium dioxide is the most common material used. · Pigments provide consistent colour throughout the product and may screen or absorb UV radiation, which would otherwise cause rapid degradation of the product.
Well, quite simply, the vinyl we use, is an adhesive backed vinyl, ranging in thickness (depending on the type of vinyl you order) from 2 mil. to 7 mil. in thickness. In order to create multi-color decals, we layer each color on top of each other… Though this may sound like it could get “thick”, it really isn’t. We also have he ability to print onto vinyl. Which allows for multi-colors on a single layer.
Vinyl is best-known for being a substitute for leather. It may be called “faux leather” or “fake leather.” Vinyl is a kind of plastic resin made from chlorine and ethylene. The name “vinyl” is actually derived from its full name of “polyvinylchloride” (PVC). Crafters such as doll makers use vinyl to make leather look-alike doll clothing. Toy manufactures have used vinyl to produce all types of children’s toys for decades due to the material’s toughness. Also, vinyl is considered safe for children and is fairly inexpensive. Some upholsterers also use vinyl rather than leather on some projects. Chair seats in cafes or in recreational vehicles may be more practical when made in vinyl rather than leather for both cost and ease of cleaning. Vinyl is also available in many colors, textures and patterns. Scrapbooking is a popular craft that uses vinyl. You can buy vinyl lettering in many different types and sizes. Vinyl lettering can also be attached to walls for unique messaging as part of y
