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Vehicle Wrap Trends In 2014

January 7, 2014 By Digital Print Media Editor

Audi wrapped in matte orange

Solid color vehicle wraps were big in 2012-13 and we predict that their popularity will continue into 2014 as wrap vinyl manufacturers continue to innovate. Solid color wraps such as trendy matte black will continue to be popular, however, new colors such as matte orange (pictured), blue, green, pink, and others will continue to trend up.

These new solid color wraps are gaining so much momentum that car dealers have taken notice. There are some dealership that now offer solid color wraps on brand new vehicles.

New textured laminating films have experienced a positive reception among graphics professionals. Textures such as brushed metal, wood grain, carbon fiber, and leather have caught on in Europe in recent years and their popularity is predicted rise in the United States as well. The unique ability to add texture to a print makes textured laminating films a fine choice for those looking to add an extreme “wow factor” to the vehicle.

Last, similar to textured laminating films, we are beginning to see a surge in the use of textured tuning films. These films offer similar textures seen in laminating films but are offered in solid colors and feature a thicker vinyl that is suitable for cutting custom shapes. They are perfect for accenting a vehicle. Accenting the hood, roof, trunk, as well as custom cut shapes are popular uses of this media.

Browse the images below to see examples:

Lamborghini Superleggerra matte army green solid color wrap
Matte silver wrapped BMW
Custom matte orange vehicle wrap by SmartWrap.com
MACtac’s leather tuning film
MACtac PermaFlex DecoLam overlaminating film – Grain Wood texture
A prime example of a solid color wrap combined with cut vinyl

Filed Under: Digital Print Media News, Vinyl Wrapping Tagged With: matte wraps, solid color wraps, wrap vinyl

Textured Laminating Films Gaining Popularity

December 18, 2013 By Digital Print Media Editor

New and exciting large format printing finishing technologies such as textured laminating films are rapidly gaining popularity in North America. Already widely used in Europe, these new laminating films (sometimes referred to as overlaminates) can be used to extend the life of a print, enhance to appearance of the print, or give texture to a surface.

MACtac, a leading manufacturer of pressure sensitive adhesive products, recently introduced new line of textured laminating films and has experienced a positive reception among graphics professionals.

Mary Ann Kucera, marketing manager, MACtac Graphic Products says, “Printers and installers looking to add a unique effect to high-end graphics now have a solution with our new PERMACOLOR DecoLam overlaminate series. Consistent image quality and durability are easily achieved with this new laminate series specially designed for upscale applications.”

See how laminating films (and textured tuning films with similar textures) can be used to enhance your next project.

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Brushed Metal texture – laminating films by MACtac
MACtac’s leather tuning film – MACtac also offers a similar leather texture in a clear 3 mil vinyl laminating film.
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MACtac PermaFlex DecoLam Grain Wood Texture
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2.5 mil Brilliant Crystal clear cast vinyl by MACtac. These films add depth, enhance color, allow for 5 year outdoor durability, and provide a premium metallic finish to the print.
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Laminating films can add a unique effect to prints. MACtac PermaFlex DecoLam Carbon Clear

For more on the subject, read: https://www.myprintresource.com/article/10756223/dont-leave-money-on-the-table

For information on products mentioned in this article, and other wide format digital print media, contact 860-265-3388.

Filed Under: Digital Print Media News, Vinyl Wrapping, Wall Graphics Tagged With: laminating films, mactac, overlamintes, wrap vinyl

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