Dye sublimation fabric

Fabric frames fitted with SEG fabric graphics
(short for Silicone Edge Graphics),
also called push-fit fabric because of the way
they are installed into the frame.

 

Single sided fabric frames with dye sublimation print

Stretched fabrics in the stylish Tuffline frame allows for an easy changeover and create great new opportunities for keeping your message fresh and engaging in the retail space. This lightweight but sturdy graphic solution looks permanent but the textile can be changed in minutes. Tuffline Fabric can also provide acoustic benefits to a room.

Graphics can be made to almost any size and cover larger areas, several Tuffline fabric frames can be joined together to form a grid.

SEG or Silicone Edge Graphics - using dye sublimated print

Dye sublimation is a printing technique that uses heat to embed dye onto fabric. Ink is heat-set into the woven fabric giving a soft look and feel and also allows for gentle washing in a machine if the graphic was too get dirty.T his process delivers a natural organic look while maintaining fantastic colour and resolution accuracy.

Digital printing to textiles or soft signage has grown out of the textile and fashion design industries. Using dye sublimation print technologies now allowed for small or single run items too large and long-run productions. There is now a demand for printed dye-sublimated soft signage for use in the retail POS environment utilizing fabric frames with silicone edge graphics or SEG.

Why are people opting for SEG graphics?

By choosing dye sublimation print your graphic is glare-free bold and vibrant, the cost of production is greatly reduced, no more flat packing large rigid graphics, no more high freight costs and hello to easy install.
Ship in small cartons and pouches, less cost and easily insert the silicone edges into the fabric frame.

Dye Sublimated fabric

Graphic Edging: 1.5mm x 9mm

Defuser fabric

A special feature of the single sided frame is that it allows for a 2nd blank fabric skin to be
installed directly beneath the graphic skin. This helps minimise bleed through from behind
the graphic.

Components

Because Tuffline Fabric graphics are usually larger, they get shipped in components, reducing shipping size. They are quickly and easily assembled using a screwdriver.
1. Extrusion 2. Graphic 3. Corner brackets. Optional Extra (depending on size):
4. Brace 5. Split Batton 6. Connector bar

 

 

Wall mounted

Tuffline Fabric Single Sided panels are usually mounted using split battens.

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Learn about Tuffline Single Sided Frame

Double Sided Fabric Frames

Hanging or Free Standing Modular Fabric Frame, edge to edge coverage for maximum impact.

Tuffline Fabric Double Sided for freestanding & wall mounted graphics

The double sided version of Tuffline fabric can be used as a free standing display.

The large display wall shown here can be easily dismantled for cost effective shipping.

Graphic sizes can be made up to almost any size. Alternatively, larger graphics can be made by joining smaller frames together.

Double sided Tuffline Fabric frames can also be integrated with modular display components.

Graphic Edging: 1.5mm x 9mm

Components

Because Tuffline Fabric graphics are usually larger, they get shipped in components, reducing shipping size. They are quickly and easily assembled using a screwdriver.
1. Extrusion 2. Graphic 3. Corner brackets
Optional Extra
(depending on size and accessories):
4. Brace 5. Connector bar 6. Split pin
7. Mega nut

 

Free standing & Hanging

Tuffline Double Sided graphics are usually free standing using either a side foot or base plate but can also be hung with our Shop Cable system

 

Base plates

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Shop Cable System

Learn about Double Sided Fabric Frame