Sihl product overview dec 2012-printlat

PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2012

Diatec

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Diatec Cles S.p.A. - Production plant Cles, Italy• 50 members of staff• 100 million square meters/year CAD and technical papers• Distributor of copy paper• 1 coating machine• Converting• Own research and development department as well as pilot coating

projects for new business developments

Diatex S.p.A. - Production plant Cles and Arborio, Italy• 70 members of staff• 18,000 tons of paper for the textile industry• Hot-melt production and coating• Converting• Own research and development department as well as pilot coating


Diatec

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Diatechnologies s.a.s. - Production plant Châteauroux, France• 80 members of staff• Matt-coated paper for large-format, digital image processing• Contract coatings for different applications• Coating of silicone belts• 3 coating machines• Converting• Own research and development department as well as pilot coating


Sihl

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Sihl AG - Production site Bern, Switzerland• 100 members of staff• Production of specialties

(Vinyl & Banners, Canvas, Backlit, Artist, etc.)• 3 coating machines (15 million square meters/year)• Converting• Own research and development department as well as pilot coating


Sihl GmbH - Production site Düren, Germany• 300 members of staff• Production of wide-format paper, small-format media and semi-

finished products and information carriers• 10 coating machines (190 million square metres/year)• Converting• Own research and development department as well as pilot coating


Arkwright

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Arkwright Advanced Coating Inc.Production site Fiskeville, Rhode Island, USA

• 130 members of staff• Production of

– wide-format paper, films and specialties– small-format textile transfer paper, Duracopy and overhead

films• 4 coating machines (40 million square meters/year)• Converting• Own research and development department as well as pilot coating


Star CoatingLocation: Niederhasli –

SwitzerlandTurnover: 10 Mio. US$Employees: 36Core business: Diazo Photo Tools for

PCBToll coatingInkjet-Media

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1970 - The foundation stone was laid by Diego Mosna in 1970 in Milan1973 - Diatec Cles, diazo papers

Diatrace (FR), Diazit (DE), trading companies 1980 - Diatex, papers for textile cutting room1997 - Takeover Océ’s IT production Integration into Diatec Cles2000 - Takeover Océ’s FR production Diatechnologies

2003 - Takeover Sihl Group Sihl: Bern, Dueren, Zuerich, Chesapeake

2006 - Takeover CoaTael AG2008 - Takeover Océ’s USA production Arkwright 2009 - Sign Exclusive Manufacture Representation for all their plants into Latin

America with PrintLat 2012 - Takeover Swiss StarCoating

Diatec group - Chronicle

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Key Data

Turnover Mio. € 195Head count 950Production sites 6

22 manufacturing and trading companies all over the world

USA

Europe

Diatec group

Group structure

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Exclusive Rep LA

Divisions – Digital Imaging

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Inkjet Photo Media Inkjet Specialities Inkjet Artistic Specialties Inkjet Films Inkjet Imaging Papers Inkjet Engineering

Mounting LaminatingTransferringFleet Graphics

Pre-Pasting and Hanging

Dye

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P3 – Professional Photo InkjetCreativity meets Quality

4800 Professional Photo Paper PE 300 high glossy4802 Professional Photo Paper PE 330 silky4803 Professional Photo Paper PE 300 DS silky

4804 Professional Photo Barite Paper 290 satin

4805 Professional Photo Canvas 320 matt


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Home + Office Media for Inkjet and Copier/Laser:

Photo Papers Document Papers Presentation Media Creative Media Identification Media

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Inkjet Imaging

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Differences of inks

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Product Overview 2012 for Aqueous Inks Sihl products sorted by application Aqueous pigmented based ink systems, used on Thermal-, Bubble- and Piezo-Jet printers. The ink colourant (= pigment) does not dissolve, but behaves like chalk in water. Outdoor ink.

Inkjet Photo Media:True Photo SuperDry

Digital Imaging: True Photo SuperDry MediaInstant dry, true photo base paper, waterproof, excellent contour definition

Premium Standard Economy Economy SA

glossy

3999 Maranello Photo Paper PE 195

• Large colour gamut

• High ink limit• Soft gradients

satin

3620 MaranelloPhoto Paper PE 195

• Large colour gamut

• High ink limit • Soft gradients

pearl

3698 Imola Photo Paper PE 170

• Brilliant colours

• Bright white • Soft gradients• Best buy

3670 Imola Photo Paper PE 240 SA


• Bright white• Soft gradients• Self-adhesive• Best buy

3938 SuperSorb Photo Paper PE 220

• Wide colour gamut

• Very high ink limit

• Soft gradients

3944 SuperSorb Photo Paper PE 220



1. SuperDry microporous

2. PE film3. Core paper4. PE film5. Special backcoating


2. PE film3. Core paper4. PE film5. Special backcoating

1. SuperDry microporous2. PE film3. Core paper4. PE film5. Special backcoating


2. PE film3. Core paper4. PE film5. Special backcoating6. Waterbased acrylic adehsive7. Release liner

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Inkjet Papers – Proofing - Photo

Inkjet POS Media:Scrim Banner

Digital Imaging: Scrim BannerSuitable for grommeting and welding, water-resistant and tear resistant, high ink capacity

PVC-Scrim matt

Premium

Standard

3960 Banner Vinyl WF 380

• Black block-out layer• B1 certified• Excellent colour

brilliance 1. Porous coating2. PVC coating3. PET fabric4. Block-out5. PVC coating

1. Porous coating2. PVC coating3. PET fabric4. PVC coating

3604 SMART Banner Vinyl WF 375

• Good colour brilliance

Inkjet POS Media: PP/PET Banner

Digital Imaging: PP/PET BannerInstant dry, universal porous coating

PP matt PET fabric matt

Pre

mium

Standard

3900 SyntiTec PP Film 180

• Bright white for wide colour gamut

• Quick processing• Excellent image definition

3502 EXPO Banner Polyester M1 300

• Fabric matt coated• M1 certified

1. Porous coating2. Primer3. White PP Film

1. Porous coating2. PET fabric M1

Inkjet POS Media:Roll-up / Pop-up

http://www.benzingwerbung.de/modules/product-detail/detailimages.html

Digital Imaging: Roll-Up Media

matt satin

Premium PET

Stand. Hard PVC

Economy

3471 SuperDry Roll-up Film 190

• High resolution• Excellent colour gamut • High ink absorption • Instant dry• High degree of stiffness and

rigidity• Impervious to light

3674 Mirano POS Photo Paper PE 220

• Impervious to light• Tear resistant• Wide colour gamut • Instant dry


2. PE Film3. Paper4. PP film with block-

out5. Paper6. PE film7. Back coating

3407 Duraqua Light 230

• water-resistant • Reduced memory effect• High rigidity

3391 SyntiTec PP Greyback 180

• High opacity due to greyback

• Paper like touch • Instant dry

1. Porous coating2. Primer3. White PP film4. Grey back coating

1. SuperDry coating2. White polyester film3. Grey back coating

1. Porous coating2. Rigid PVC film

Digital Imaging: Pop-Up Media

satin matt

Premium PET

Standard

Rigid

Vinyl

3472 SuperDry Pop-up Film 330

• High resolution• Excellent colour gamut • High ink absorption• Instant dry• High degree of stiffness

and rigidity • Impervious to light


2. White polyester film 3. Block-out adhesive4. White polyester film 5. Grey back coating

3401 Duraqua Rigid 320

• water-resistant• High image definition • High opacity

1. Porous coating 2. Rigid PVC film

Inkjet POS Media:Display - Films


Digital Imaging – POS Media – Display MediaInstant dry, excellent colour gamut with dye + pigmented inks, stiff + rigid, optical brightener free


2. White polyester film3. Antistatic back

coating

glossy

Premium PET

3473 SuperDry Display Film 165

• Soft colour gradients with a high resolution and excellent contour definition

• High ink absorption capacity • Real substitute for silver halide films like Cibachrome• Back ideal for OMAS (optical media advance sensor)


2. Clear polyester film3. Clear antistatic

coating


2. White polyester film3. Antistatic matt back

coating

3642 Spirit Film 130

• Brilliant colours for GA and high density > 3.0 transmission OD for reprographic film application with black inks (K)

• Low Dmin

Productos Base Agua

• Arkwright• SCREEN POSITIVE CLEAR FILM

359-40

– Pelicula de imprimir “positivos” para quemar mallas de serigrafia

• 120 µm

– Ideal para crear mallas de serigrafia:

• Dmin bajo, menos de medio punto

• Dmax alto, 3.5 – 3.9 dependiendo de RIP

– Secado Imediato– No se “Amarillea”– Excellente Resolucion

Inkjet Films

3.Exponga el bastidor a luz ultra violeta para transferir el diseño del positivo al bastidor llamado “screen”

2.Adjuntar el Positivo a un bastidor con emulsión. Se debe preparar un bastidor por cada

1.Prepare su diseño, Separe su diseño por color, e imprima cada color en un positivo independiente. Cada Color representa un color por separado y necesita su bastidor independiente

6.Agregue tinta al bastidor, cada color es aplicado de forma independiente

Pasos para Imprimir en Serigrafía - Screen

4.Lave las áreas no expuestas con agua

5.Monte las mallas de screen y alinealas para empezar

proceso de impresion

Inkjet POS Media:Self-Adhesive

Digital Imaging – SA Media / EasyTackGood colour brilliance, quick dry, universal coating, water-resistant

matt / permanent glue matt / EasyTack glue glossy / permanent glue

Premium PVC

Standard PVC

Economy

PP

3539 SyntiTec PP Film Easy Tack 325

• Low tack glue can be applied easily without bubbles• Good PVC alternative• Repositionable and

removable without leaving residue

3988 Classic Vinyl WF SA 280

• High ink limit • Solvent based acrylic

glue• Ideal for long-term

application

3585 Premium Vinyl SA 270

• Removable without leaving residues after short term application

• No optical brighteners

3635 Standard VinylSA 280

• Waterbased glue • Permanent adhesive

3972 SyntiTec PP Film SA 240

• Waterbased acrylic• Good PVC alternative

1. Porous coating2. Monomeric PVC film 3. Solvent based

acrylic glue4. Paper release liner

1. Porous coating2. Monomeric PVC film3. Waterbased acrylic

glue4. Paper release liner

1. Porous coating2. Primer3. PP Film4. Waterbased acrylic

glue5. Paper release liner

1. Porous coating2. Primer3. Polypropylene film4. Waterbased glue5. Release paper

1. Microporous coating2. Monomeric PVC film 3. Waterbased acrylic

gue4. Paper releae liner

Inkjet Artistic Specialties:Canvas and Creative Paper

Digital Imaging – Canvas matt whiteHigh degree of whiteness, quick dry, universal matt coating, well suitable for lacquering and spray, ideal for framing systems, real cotton/polyester canvas

Premium Quality Standard Economy

matt – white

Structure

3581 Fortuna Artist Canvas white 400

• Wide colour gamut and deep print densities

• High flexibility • Best resistance against

cracking• High dimensional stability

3580 Miro Gallery Canvas white 340

• Wide colour gamut and deep print densities

• Increased degree of stiffness

• High dimension stability

3484 Universal Photo Canvas white 320

• Special portrait canvas• Smooth and low structure• Uniform colour areas

2:1 structure 1:1 structure 1:1 structure

3579 Clara Beneficial Canvas white 350

• Best cost-performance ratio• Resistant against cracking

(90°) • Increased opacity (brown

back)

1:1 structure

Digital Imaging – Canvas Quick dry, universal coating, water-resistant, no cracking

matt satin glossy Structure / Property

Premium

• No optical brighteners • Polyester / Cotton• Good dimensional stability• Stiff base with visible real

canvas structure

Quality

• Polyester / Cotton • Excellent dimensional stability

Standard

• 100 % cotton

3857 Luna Artist Canvas 340

• Varnished look• Large colour gamut • Excellent colour brilliance • Good edge definition

3948 Luna Artist Canvas 350

• Good colour brilliance

3582 Fortuna Artist Canvas 380

• Wide colour gamut• High gloss coating

3890 Renoir Gallery Canvas 340

• Bright white for wide colour gamut, rich colours

• Excellent image definition and line clarity

3833 Renoir Gallery Canvas 350

• Stiff base with visible real canvas structure

• High colour brilliance for excellent portrait effect

• Excellent light stability

3647 Lisa Universal Canvas 390

• Back is kept naturally brown

1:1 structure

2:1 structure

2:1 structure

Digital Imaging – Creative PaperInstant dry, 100 % cotton base, without optical brightener, water-resistant, excellent colour rendering

matt smooth matt textured

Premium

Quality

3315 Creative Smooth Paper 320

• Heavy weight base• Homogeneous surface• Can take heavy ink load

1. Porous Coating2. Acid Free 100%

Cotton Paper3. Back Coating







Durability with pigmented

inks:

• up to 200 years with HP 70

or 91 Vivera® inks

• more than 100 years with

Epson UltraChrome® inks

3314 Creative Smooth Paper 240

• Light weight, flexiblebase

• Homogeneous surface

3316 Creative Textured Paper 240

• Light weight, flexible base

• Slight structure

3317 Creative Textured Paper 320

• Heavy weight base• Can take heavy ink load• Slight structure

Inkjet Backlit Films

Frontprint versus Backprint

Clear Polyester Base

Coating

Coating


Digital Imaging – Backlit Films

Digital Imaging – Backlit Films Excellent dimensional stability (PET), Quick dry

matt / Front Print satin / Front Print glossy / Back Print

Premium

Standard

3940 Backlit Film Front Print WR 220

• Excellent image definition and line clarity

• Water-resistant• Suitable for areas with

high humidity • Good scratch resistance • Increased rigidity

3856 Backlit Film Front Print WR 145

• Water-resistant • Suitable for areas with

high humidity • Good scratch resistance


2. Clear polyester film3. Translucent back

coating

3633 Mirror Backlit Film Reverse Print 125

• High contrast in backprint

• Homogeneous area fill • Best suited as

mounting film

1. Topcoat2. Porous coating3. Translucent primer

coating4. Clear polyester film

1. Topcoat2. Porous coating3. Translucent primer


1. Porous coating2. Intercoat3. Primer coating4. Clear polyester film

3461 SuperDry Light Box Film 175

• Brilliant, vivid colours• Excellent colour gamut• High ink absorption• Instant Dry• High resolution in

combination with high density

Digital Imaging – Backlit FilmsVery high contrast, excellent dimensional stability (PET), quick dry, good light stability for dye ink, bright white, rich colours, large colour gamut

glossy / Back Print

Premium

Standard

3939 Backlit Film Reverse Print 200

• Excellent transparency• Stiff base, therefore self

supporting in application

3832 Backlit Film Reverse Print 130

• Best suited as mounting film

Back Print

Coating


1. Porous coating2. Primer coating2. Clear polyester film


Inkjet Backlit Films:Window Graphic

Digital Imaging – Window Graphic Films How is the film applied to a surface?Here are some step-by-step instructions so that you can make the most of your window decoration.

1) Use your fingernail to separate the top corner of the protective film from the self-adhesive material.

2) Remove the first 30 cm of the protective film.

Step 1

3) Place the top of your printed film in the desired position

4) Gradually remove the protective film and press the film to the window, preferably using a squeegee or roller.

5) Now remove the rest of the protective film.

6) Use the tool to press the complete motif onto the window to prevent bubbles from forming.

Step 2

Step 3 Step 4

Step 5 Step 6

Digital Imaging – Window Graphic Films SA

Frontprint matt

Premium

3989 WindowGraphx EasyTack WF SA 260

• Bright white • Excellent dimensional stability • Easy to apply – easy to

remove • water-resistant • Quick dry

1. Topcoat2. Porous coating3. Primer coating4. Clear polyester film5. Waterbased acrylic

low tack adhesive6. PP release liner

Advantages of SA films at a glance

High luminosity

Very high optical density

Detail reproduction

Scratch-resistant

Exceptionally good photographic reproduction

Very high colour saturation for greater colour gamut

Three-dimensional impression

Quick dry

Antistatic reverse

Easy application and removal

Inkjet Imaging Papers:Billboard / Poster Papers / Wallpapers

Digital Imaging – Billboard, Wallpaper & SA PaperQuick dry, large colour gamut, excellent image definition and line clarity

Billboard blueback matt Non-woven wallpaper matt SA matt

Premium

Standard

3868 Billboard Paper WR 130

• Blueback for higher opacity

• Wet strength base paper

3260 Wallpaper Persomural 170

• Smooth surface • High opacity• Dimensional stable• Tear resistant, even

when wet• Can be applied with

standard glue for non-woven wallpaper

• Can cover small cracks

• Easy to remove • PVC-free

1. Porous coating2. Barrier coating3. Wet strength base

paper4. Blueback coating

1. Porous coating2. Non-woven base3. Back coating

3621 GA Paper High Professional SA 170

• Bright white• Rich colours • Waterbased acrylic glue,

sticks on most smooth surfaces

• Best for indoor signs on card board

1. Porous coating2. Base paper3. Back coating4. Waterbased acrylic

adhesive5. Release liner

Digital Imaging – Indoor Poster Papers Cockling Free Universal porous coating, quick dry, best for hot encapsulation and lamination, FSC certified base paper, for use as matt photo

matt 150 – 170 g/m² matt 180 - 200 g/m²

Premium

Standard

3257 PosterColor X 180

• Large gamut, high optical densities

• Best buy for waterbased inks

1. Porous coating2. Barrier coating3. Wet strength paper4. Back coating

3312 PosterColor Paper 170

• Barrier imaging paper

• Phase out!

1. Porous coating2. Barrier coating3. Wet strength paper4. Back coating

1. Porous coating2. Solvent swellable coating3. Pre-coating4. Wet strength paper5. Special back coating

3526 QuadraSorb Paper 150


• High opacity• High saturation

ink saving of up to 40 %

• Also suitable for solvent inks

Digital Imaging – Poster Papers Indoor – 125-180 g/m²Smooth surface, quick dry, FSC certified base paper, coating is erasing- and water-resistant

matt 125 g/m² matt 140 g/m² matt 150-180 g/m²

Standard

Economy

= 3332-3335 and 3300

• Higher base paper weight enables higher ink quantities• Less cockling

3332 TrueColor Paper 125

• High density, vivid colours and wide gamut


• High gamut value• High density, vivid

colours and wider gamut

3334 /3335 TrueColor Paper 160 / 180

• High ink limit• High density, vivid

colours and widest gamut of TrueColor series

3300 Diajet EcoColor 125

• No bleeding• Vivid colour and

sharp resolution • Uniform area fills

1. Porous coating2. Base paper3. Back coating



1. Ink receptive layer2. Base paper3. Back coating

Inkjet Engineering – Overview

Digital Imaging – Engineering / Coated Papers Quick dry, FSC certified base paper

matt 90 g/m² ultra white matt 90 g/m² neutral white matt 100 g/m² ultra white

Standard

Economy


• Smooth surface • High density and vivid

colours • High gamut value • Water and erasing

resistant

3650 Diajet EcoColor 90

• Excellent flatness• Instant dry time• Vivid colours and sharp

resolution • Uniform area fills

3980 Elite Paper 90 3850 Paper CAD Evolution

• Sharp definition and high resolution



1. Ink receptive layer2. Base paper3. Back coating

1. Inkjet coating for Dye and pigmented black inks

2. Paper3. Back coating


• Smooth surface• High gamut value• Erasing- and water-

resistant

Elite Paper 90 and Paper CAD EvolutionTrueColor Papers and Diajet EcoColor

Product Overview 2012 for Solvent Ink

Sihl products sorted by application.

Solvent or mild solvent based pigmented ink, which are used in printer systems like Epson, HP, Mutoh, Mimaki, Océ, Roland etc.

Inkjet Photo Media:Photo Solvent

Digital Imaging – Photo MediaInk savings up to 30 %, water-resistant, wet strength and FSC certified base paper, best for lite and eco solvent ink

glossy % of ink dry after 5min.

% of ink dry after 10min.

% of ink dry after 30min.

Pre

mium

255 285 300

Standard

165 180 225

Economy

165 180 225

3686 TriSolv PrimeArt Paper 200

• High degree of stiffness • Wider colour gamut than PostArt 1. Solvent swellable

coating2. Pre-coating3. Wet strength paper4. Special back coating

3699 TriSolv PhotoArt Paper 210

• High degree of stiffness • Best drying performance• Widest colour gamut of TriSolv

range1. Solvent swellable

coating2. Pre-coating3.Wet strength paper4. Special back coating


• Best for lite and eco-solvent ink• Wider colour gamut than PostArt• Best buy 1. Solvent swellable


3699 TriSolv PhotoArt Paper 210 glossy

Quality Ranking Benchmark (280 % ink

coverage)

TriSolv PhotoArt 10 min

TriSolv PrimeArt 18 min

TriSolv PostArt 25 min

Post-2-Cure 30 min

Coat weight Ink capacity Drying speed Image quality Surface homogeneity

Solvent Swellable CoatingPre-Coating

Wet strength paperSpecial Back Coating

Inkjet POS Media:PP/PET Banner

Digital Imaging – PP/PET BannersWater-resistant, tear resistant

PET fabric satin PP satin

Premium

Standard

3501 PolySOL PET Banner M1 290

• Good flexibility • High contrast and very

good image definition• Fire rating: M1

3629 SyntiSOL PP Film 170

• Very good alternative to PVC

• No shrinkage • Brilliant images

1. Solvent swellable coating

2. PET fabric


2. Primer3. PP film



Digital Imaging – POS Media – Roll-Up Waterfast, scratch-resistant

PET Greyback satin Rigid PVC satin PP Greyback satin

Premium

Standard

Economy

3515 PolySOL Roll-up Film 180


• High colour brilliance• Stiff base• Even and smooth

surface

3408 DuraSOL Light 220

• High image definition • Good flatness in roll-

up displays

3392 SyntiSOL PP Greyback 170


• High colour brilliance• Flexible base 1. Solvent swellable

coating2. Primer3. White PP film 4. Greyback coating


2. White rigid PVC film

1. Solvent swellable coating2. White polyester film 3. Greyback coating

Digital Imaging – POS Media – Pop-Up water-resistant, tear resistant, good colour gamut, high opacity

satin

Premium PET

Stand. Rigid PVC

Econ. Rigid PVC

3516 PolySOL Pop-up Film 310

• High degree of stiffness

• Tear resistant• Greyback


2. White polyester film

3. Greyback coating


2. Rigid PVC film


2. Rigid PVC film

3508 DuraSOL Heavy 450

• High degree of stiffness • High image definition • Scratch-resistant • Whiteback

3608 DuraSOL POS Banner 310

• High image definition • Flame retardant M1• Whiteback

Inkjet POS Media:Self-Adhesive Media

Digital Imaging – Sign Making SA Media

satin glossy / matt / transparent

Premium

Standard

3529 SyntiSOL PP Film EasyTack 300

• High contrast and good image definition

• Outdoor applications possible

• PP film as good alternative to PVC


2. Primer3. Polypropylene film4. Waterbased acrylic

low tack glue5. PP release liner

3477 / 3478 / 3479Basic Vinyl Solvent SA 210

• Homogeneous area prints• High colour brilliance • Permanent glue • Long term outdoor resistance (3-5 years)

1. Primer2. PVC film3. Waterbased acrylic

glue 4. Release liner

Inkjet Artistic Specialties:Canvas

Digital Imaging – CanvasWater resistant, flexible coating

Premium Quality Standard PP film as Canvas option

glossy

satin

matt

3609 Picasso Gallery Canvas Solvent 370

• Brilliant colours• Homogenius area fill• Polyester / Cotton

3584 Iduna Artist Canvas Solvent 420

• High and uniform gloss

• High colour brilliance

• Quick dry

• Polyester/ Cotton

3482 Smart Universal Canvas Solvent 435

• Uniform surface structure• 100%

cotton base

2:1 structure

1:1 structure

2:1 structure3394 Synthetic Canvas Solvent 210 • Realistic canvas

structure on PP film

• Cost efficient and a robust alternative to canvas

• Ideal for areas with high humidity


2. Primer3. PP film


Digital Imaging – Backlit Films – Frontprintwater-resistant

matt glossy

Premium

Standard

3549 Optilux Backlit Film Solvent WF 200

• High ink capacity and good ink fixation

• High degree of stiffness, application therefore self-supporting

• Offers dot gain, better saturation with less ink

3649 Optilux Backlit Film Solvent WF 130

• High ink capacity and good ink fixation

• Offers dot gain, better saturation with less ink


2. Translucent primer coating

2. Clear polyester film3. Porous coating

3567 Aurolux Backlit Solvent WF 220

• Glossy surface• High resistance to

mechanical exposure, therefore applications without additional protection film possible

• Suitable even in areas of high humidity and condensation




1. Porous coating2. Translucent primer3. Clear polyester film

1. Porous coating2. Translucent primer3. Clear polyester film

3566 Aurolux Backlit SolventWF 150

• Glossy surface• High resistance to

mechanical exposure, therefore applications without additional protection film possible

• Suitable even in areas of high humidity and condensation

Inkjet Window Films EasyTack

Digital Imaging – Window Films SAEasy to mount, remove and reposition without leaving residue even after long-term application

matt glossy

Standard

1. Porous coating2. Translucent primer3. Clear polyester film4. Waterbased acrylic




3. Clear polyester film4. Waterbased acrylic


3648 Optilux Window Film

Solvent EasyTack SA 235

• Quick dry• Good water resistance• Increased opacity

3565 Aurolux Window Film Solvent EasyTack 240

• High glossy effects for eco- and true-solvent inks

• Night and day applications as frontprint

• Best scratch resistance • Suitable even in areas of high

humidity and condensation

Inkjet Imaging Papers:Billboard / Poster Paper Outdoor

Digital Imaging – Billboard Papers (BB = Blueback)Blueback offers high opacity even when wet, wet strength base paper, qualified for billboard application

matt satin glossy

Premium

= 3250 = 3682, 3687, 3740

Standard

Economy

3250 BlueSOL Paper 135

• Aging resistant • Good optical densities• Instant dry

3687 TriSolv PostArt Paper BB 120

• Water-repellent surface• Good colours

3691 UniSolv BillArt Paper BB 120

• Best buy • Easy to paste


2. Pre-coating3. Wet strength paper 4. Blueback coating


2. Pre-coating3. Wet strength paper4. Special back coating

1. Porous coating2. Base paper3. Blueback coating


2. Wet strength paper 3. Blueback coating

3682 TriSolv PrimeArt Paper BB 120• Water-repellent surface • Brilliant colours • Ink savings

up to 30 % • Best for eco-solvent

inks, more than 100 days outdoor use

1. Latex coating2. Wet strength paper3. Blueback coating

3740 Post-2-Cure Paper BB 125

• Bright white• Good ink absorption

After soaking the folded poster in tap water for approx. 15 minutes suppress the excess water out. This wet folded paper remainsin a plastic bag for one day to three days.

Inkjet Imaging Papers – Product Range TriSolvAfter print processing, billboard application

Apply glue to the billboard, paste the wet TriSolv paper onto the billboard and then spread glue over the paper.

Nearly 85% of all billboard posters are mounted by this procedure (international standard). The glue is standardized in most countries.

The TriSolv Paper family is qualified by billboard companies for this kind of application.

From 8 hours

To3 days

Inkjet Imaging Papers – Product Range TriSolvAfter print processing, billboard application

Digital Imaging – Poster Paper OutdoorWet strength base paper


glossy

= 3684, 3686, 3689

satin

matt


• Water-repellent surface

• Photorealistic• High degree of

stiffness • Ink savings up

to 30 % • Best for lite,

eco-solvent ink

3684 TriSolv PrimeArt Paper 135• Water-

repellent surface

• Suitable for city light or mega light posters

• Ink savings up to 30 %

3689 TriSolv PostArt Paper 135


• Poster paper• Good ink limit• Good colours

3692 UniSolv BillArt Paper wb 120

• Billboard paper• Best buy



1. Solvent swellable Coating

2. Wet strength paper3. Special back coating





Inkjet Imaging Papers:Poster Paper Indoor, Wallpaper, SA Paper

Digital Imaging – Poster Paper Indoor & WallpaperWet strength base paper, water-repellent surface

Poster Paper matt Wallpaper satin

Premium

1. Porous coating2. Solvent swellable


3526 QuadraSorb Paper 150

• Cockling free • Instant dry • High saturation ink saving

of up to 40 % • Best for hot encapsulation

and lamination


3259 WallpaperSol Persomural 195

• water-resistant - no liquid lamination required

• Instant dry• Smooth surface• Wide gamut• High opacity• High dimensional stability +

wet strength resistance• Application with standard

glue for non-woven wallpaper• Can cover small cracks• Easy to remove, PVC-free 1. Solvent swellable

coating2. Non-woven base3. Back coating

Digital Imaging – Self Adhesive PaperWet strength base paper, water-repellent surface

glossy

Premium

3683 TriSolv PrimeArt Paper BB SA 210

• Blueback• Ink savings up to

30 % • Best for lite

and eco- solvent ink

3685 TriSolv PrimeArt Paper SA 275

• High colour saturation ink saving of up to 30% ink

• Optimized for use on cutting plotters


2. Pre-coating3. Wet strength paper4. Blueback coating5. Waterbased acrylic



2. Pre-coating3. Wet strength paper4. Special back coating5. Waterbased acrylic

adhesive6. Release liner for

KISS/CUT

Product Overview 2012 for UV Inks Sihl products sorted by application

Special UV curable ink suitable on most surfaces.

Inkjet Photo Media

Digital Imaging – Photo Papers Wet strength base paper, water-repellent surface

Premium Quality Standard

glossy

satin

3699 TriSolv PhotoArt Paper 210• Photorealistic

colour reproduction


• High colour saturation


• Photorealistic features



• Excellent image quality



• Good ink limit • Good colours

1. Solvent swellable-coating








Inkjet POS Media: PET Banner

Digital Imaging: PET Banner

satin

Pre

mium


• Good flexibility• High tear resistance• High tear propagation• Unprotected outdoor use

for up to 18 months • Decorative structure for

indoor use (exhibitions) • High contrast and very

good image definition • Waterfast prints • Flame-retardant 1. Solvent swellable

coating2. PET fabric

Inkjet POS Media:Pop-up Media


Digital Imaging: Pop-up Media

satin

Econ.

Rigid

PVC


2. Rigid PVC film

3608 DuraSOL POS Banner 310

• High image definition • High opacity• Flame retardant


Digital Imaging – Canvas matt / satinWater-resistant, no edge cracking, ideal for all common framing systems

matt satin

Quality

Standard


• 100% cotton base, back naturally brown

• Uniform surface structure and matt finish

2:1 structure


• Coating enables better colour gamut and brilliance in comparison to a plain canvas

• Ideal performance during stretching process

1:1 structure

Inkjet Imaging Papers:Billboard Paper, Poster Paper, SA Paper

Digital Imaging – Billboard Papers (BB = Blueback)Blueback offers high opacity, wet strength base paper, qualified for billboard application

Premium Standard

glossy

= 3682, 3687, 3740

satin

matt

3687 TriSolv PostArt Paper BB 120



3682 TriSolv PrimeArt Paper BB 120

• Water-repellent surface• Brilliant colours • Ink savings up to 30 %


• Good colour reproduction

3691 UniSolv BillArt Paper BB 120 • Best buy




2. Pre-coating3. Wet strength paper4. Blueback coating



2. Wet strength paper3. Blueback coating

Digital Imaging – Poster Paper OutdoorWet strength base paper

Premium QualityQ Economy

glossy

= 3684, 3686, 3689

satin

matt



• Photorealistic features






• Suitable for city or mega light posters




• Good ink limit • Good colours

3692 UniSolv BillArt Paper whiteback 120

• Best buy

1 . Solvent swellable coating


1. Solvent swellable coating2. Pre-coating3. Wet strength paper4. Special back coating





Digital Imaging – SA PaperBrilliant colours, ink savings up to 30 %, wet strength base paper

glossy

Pre

mium



• Optimised for use on cutting plotters



adhesiv6. Release liner



adhesiv6. Release liner for

KISS/CUT



• Blueback offers high opacity

Backlit Films

Digital Imaging – Backlit FilmsWaterproof

matt

Pre

mium

Standard

3746 Vivalux Backlit Film Latex WF 125

• Very high density and colour brilliance • Good durability


1. Porous coating2. Translucent primer


3362 Crystal Backlit UVC 200

• Printable on both sides • Extremely scratch- and water-resistant • Allows very high ink limit and saturation

Billboard / Poster Paper outdoor

Digital Imaging – Billboard & Poster PapersWet strength base paper, qualified for billboard application

Billboard satin Poster satin Poster / Photo glossy

Standard

= 3684, 3689, 3740

Economy








• Good ink limit• Good colours• Ink savings up

to 30 %






• Bright white• Good ink

absorption • Good colour

reproduction


Product Overview 2012 for IR Curing / Latex inks Sihl products sorted by application

Infra red curing ink, e.g. Latex ink as used in the HP DJ L- or Scitex LX-series, which adheres on most flat and clean surfaces. Process needs heat resistant media, which does not shrink during the print cycle

Digital Imaging – Photo Papers

Digital Imaging – Photo PapersSatin Pearl Pearl SA Glossy

Pre

mium

Standard

= 3684, 3686, 3689

Economy

3698 Imola Photo Paper PE 170

• Brilliant colours• Bright white • Excellent

contour definition

• Soft gradients• Best buy

3670 Imola Photo Paper PE 240 SA

• Bright white • Excellent

contour definition

• Soft gradients • Best buy • Adheres to

rigid PVC, forex, glass, dibond, PE- coated card board, V2A

3686 TriSolv PrimeArt Paper 200• High degree of

stiffness


• Quality poster paper

• Good ink limit

• Good colours




2. PE Film3. Core Film4. PE Film5. Special backcoating6. Waterbased acrylic adhesive7. Release liner





1. SuperDry microporous2. PE film3. Core paper4. PE film5. Special back coating

3684 TriSolv PrimeArt Paper 135• For city light or

mega light posters

Inkjet POS Media: PP/PET Banner Non-Woven Banner

Digital Imaging: PP/PET Banner

satin

Premium

Standard


2. Primer3. PP film


2. PET fabric

3629 SyntiSOL PP Film 170

• Very strong and tear resistant PP film for high dimensional stability


• Good flexibility• High tear resistance• High tear propagation• Decorative structure for indoor use

(exhibitions) • High contrast and very good image

definition



Digital Imaging: Roll-Up MediaInstant dry, high opacity


satin

3471 SuperDryRoll-up Film 190


• Excellent colour gamut

• High ink absorption capacity

• Very high degree of stiffness and rigidity, the application is therefore self-supporting

• Very good laminating properties

• Printable at low temperature settings (60 °C / 70 °C)

3515 PolySOL Roll-up Film 180

• Tear resistant polyester


• 3” core available

1. Solvent swellable coating2. White polyester film 3. Grey back coating


2. PE film3. Paper4. PP film with bock-

out5. Paper6. PE Film7. Back Coating

1. Solvent Swellable Coating

2. Primer3. White PP Film 4. Grey Back Coating

1. SuperDry coating2. White polyester film3. Grey back coating

3674 Mirano

POS Photo Paper PE 220



• Soft gradients • Very high

degree of stiffness and rigidity, the application is therefore self-supporting


3392 SyntiSOL

PP Greyback

170


• 3“ core available

Digital Imaging: Pop-Up Media

satin

Premium PET

3472 SuperDry Pop-up Film 330

• Soft colour gradients • High resolution and excellent contour

definition • Excellent colour gamut• High ink absorption capacity • Instant dry • Very high degree of stiffness and

rigidity, the application is therefore self-supporting

• Impervious to light thanks to special greyback finish

• Printable at low temperature setting (60 °C/70 °C).

3516 PolySOL Pop-up Film 310

• High opacity thanks to greyback • High degree of stiffness • Tear resistant polyester • High colour brilliance• 3” core available


2. White polyester film 3. Block-out adhesive4. White polyester film 5. Greyback coating

1. Solvent swellable coating2. White polyester film3. Greyback coating

Inkjet POS Media:Display


Digital Imaging – POS Media – Display MediaPrintable at low temperature settings (60 °C / 70 °C), instant dry, wide colour gamut

glossy

Premium PET

3473 SuperDry Display Film 165


• Real substitute for silver halide films like Cibachrome• Back ideal for OMAS (optical media advance sensor)


2. Clear polyester film3. Clear antistatic

coating


2. White polyester film3. Antistatic matt back

coating

3642 Spirit Film 130

• Brilliant colours for GA and high density > 3.0 transmission OD for reprographic film application with black inks (K)

• Low Dmin


Digital Imaging – Canvas

matt satin

Quality

Standard

Economy

3579 Clara Beneficial Canvas white 350

• Real cotton/polyester canvas • Best cost:performance ratio • Resistant against cracking (90°) • Increased opacity (brown back)


• Special solvent coating enables in comparison to a plane canvas more homogeneous colours and higher colour brilliance

• Ideal performance during stretching process

• Polyester / cotton


• 100% cotton base, back naturally brown • Uniform surface structure and matt finish • No edge cracking

2:1 structure

1:1 structure

3394 Synthetic Canvas Solvent 210

• Realistic canvas structure • Beneficial and very robust alternative to

canvas • Suitable for several canvas framing systems


2. Primer3. PP film

1:1 structure


Digital Imaging – Backlit Films

matt satin glossy

Premium

Quality

3746 Vivalux Backlit Film Latex WF 125

• 3” core available• Very high density and

colour brilliance • Good durability • Waterproof

3461 SuperDry Light Box Film 175

• Soft colour gradients with a high resolution and excellent contour definition

• High ink absorption• Instant dry• Printable at low

temperature settings (60 °C / 70 °C)

Standard

3362 Crystal Backlit UVC 200

• 3” core available• Printable on the matt

side


• 3” core available• High glossy effects • Night and day applica-

tions as frontprint

1. Porous coating2. Translucent primer




2. Clear polyester film3. Translucent back

coating








• 3” core available• High glossy effects for

eco- and true-solvent inks


Inkjet Imaging Papers:Billboard PaperPoster Paper

Digital Imaging – Billboard PapersBlueback enhances opacity when wet, wet strength base paper

matt satin

Quality

Standard

3691 UniSolv BillArt Paper BB 120

• Easy to paste• Best buy • Not fully wet wipe-

resistant; Cyan may bleed• Comparable to original

OEM media


• Bright white poster paper • Good ink absorption • Low paper shrinkage

during the printing process

• Good colour reproduction

• Water-resistant prints 1. Latex coating




Digital Imaging – Billboard & Poster PapersCockling free

Premium Quality Economy

matt

satin

= 3526, 3684, 3686, 3689

= 3257, 3692

glossy



• Poster paper • Good ink limit • Good colours

1. Solvent Swellable Coating

2. Pre-Coating3. Wet strength paper4. Special back coating



3692 UniSolv BillArt Paper whiteback 120

• Best buy

3526 Quadra Sorb Paper 150


• Best for hot encapsulation and lamination

3257 PosterColor X 180


• Bright white• Exceptional

colour rendering 1. Solvent swellable coating




1. Porous coating2. Barrier coating3. Base paper4. Back coating

1. Porous coating2. Solvent swellable


3684 TriSolv PrimeArt Paper 135 • Water-repellent

surface• Suitable for city

light or mega light posters






Digital Imaging – SA PaperWet strength base paper, water-repellent surface

glossy

Premium


• Blueback• Ink savings

up to 30 %


• High colour saturation ink saving of up to 30% ink

• Optimized for use on cutting plotters






adhesive6. Release liner for

KISS/CUT

Product Overview 2012 for Dye Sublimation Inks Sihl products sorted by application

Dye sublimation inks, which take on a gaseous form during hot calender process. The colour bonds with the polyester synthetic fibres.

Inkjet Imaging Papers:Transfer Media

Digital Imaging – Transfer MediaInstant dry, excellent colour transfer ratio, high optical densities

matt

Premium

3272 DS SubliColor Prem105

• Compatible with all water based dye sublimation inks

• High quality printing

3273 DS TackyColor 105

• Compatible with all waterbased dye sublimation inks

• No ghosting during the transfer with the thermal adhesive coating

• High tack on the fabric during and after transfer

• High quality printing

1. DS porous coating2. Base paper3. Back coating

1. DS porous coating2. Base paper3. Back coating

Appendix:Generic Brand Products – Overview

The following products are neither branded nor marketed under “Sihl Digital Imaging”

Therefore are characterised as: No marketing and communcation support, i.e. no leaflets, no media booklet

printed (only digital pdf version possible), no official internet support (only data sheet available)

No length variation, length optimized for maximum load in brown box (140 x 140), max. diameter 36mm

Neutral labeling Only one item per width Rolls closure with round label (no banderole) Only standard width range for GA: 24“/36“/42“/50“/60“ (waterbased) But: best price:perfomance-ratio

Generic Brand Products – Photo Media Instant Dry

Standard Economy

satin

glossy

3372 Rocket Photo Paper PE 190

• Quick drying of all common inks• Brilliant true colours• Bright whitte• Soft gradients• Best buy


• Quick drying of all common inks• Brilliant true colours• Bright white• Soft gradients• Best buy





Generic Brand Products – PP Banner / Canvas / Backlit Film

Economy

satin

glossy

3376 Turbo PP Film Solvent 140

• Very good water resistance• Combines the ecological and

physical characteristics of a polypropylene film with the advantages of very durable inks

• Suitable for roll-up displays• Best cost:performance ratio

3377 Turbo Backlit Film Solvent 125


• Highly scratch resistant• Suitable even in areas of

high humidity and condensation

• Best cost:performance ratio

3378 Turbo Canvas Solvent 350

• The satin finished inkjet coating is water-resistant

• Useable for framed art without edge cracking

• Best cost:performance ratio

1:1 structure

If you have any comments or questions please contact: Director International Business David Pachón +1-786-2299700

[email protected] [email protected]

[email protected] visit our website www.sihl.com or www.sihlusa.com

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