Self Adhesive Vinyls Film (Screen Printable)

→ Screen Printable Vinyl Film for Signage, Decals and Panel Graphics

Self adhesive vinyl is the material behind almost every printed graphic that has to stick to something and survive: shop fascias, vehicle liveries, safety and hazard labels, machine control overlays, product decals, exhibition graphics and point of sale displays.

Print Impex supplies screen printable self adhesive vinyl films in permanent and removable adhesive systems, in gloss and matt finishes, converted to the roll widths and sheet sizes your press or plotter needs.

Screen printing on vinyl remains the preferred route for medium and long production runs, spot colour work, opaque whites, metallic and fluorescent inks, and any job where ink film thickness and outdoor durability matter more than photographic tonal range. Digital printing wins on short runs and full colour images; screen wins on colour density, longevity and cost per unit at volume.

Manufactured by rolling PVC into sheet form. Economical, dimensionally adequate for flat and gently curved surfaces, and the standard choice for shop signage, interior graphics, promotional decals and short to medium life applications. Because the process leaves residual stress in the film, calendered vinyl can shrink slightly over time, which is why it is not the right choice for deep compound curves or long life vehicle wraps.

Manufactured by casting a liquid PVC compound onto a carrier and curing it. The film has almost no residual stress, so it conforms to compound curves, corrugations and rivets without lifting or shrinking back. Thinner, more conformable, and considerably longer-lasting outdoors. Specified for vehicle graphics, fleet livery, boat and equipment marking, and any long-life outdoor application.

Formulated with an adhesive system that releases cleanly after the intended service life without leaving residue or damaging the substrate. Used for promotional and seasonal graphics, window displays, temporary safety signage, rental vehicle marking and short-term retail campaigns.

High-bond adhesive for graphics intended to stay for the life of the product — asset labels, machine nameplates, warning and compliance decals, permanent signage.

• Gloss
  Maximum colour saturation and visual impact. Standard for exterior signage and vehicle graphics.
• Matt
  Diffuses reflected light, eliminating glare. Essential for control panel overlays, instrument graphics and interior signage viewed under direct lighting, and for any surface photographed or filmed.
• White, clear and colours
  Opaque white as the base for printed graphics, optically clear for window applications and second-surface printing, and solid colours for cut-vinyl lettering and spot work.

• Ink selection
  Use inks formulated specifically for PVC. Solvent-based vinyl inks give excellent adhesion and outdoor durability; UV-curable inks cure in-line for high throughput. Aggressive solvents intended for other substrates will attack and cockle the vinyl.
• Mesh count
  Coarser meshes lay down heavier ink films for opaque whites and high-density spot colours; finer meshes for halftone and fine detail.
• Drying and curing
  Allow full ink cure before overlaminating, weeding, cutting or stacking. Trapped solvent under a laminate causes bubbling and adhesion failure weeks later.
• Overlaminating
  A clear laminate protects the print from abrasion, chemicals and UV, and significantly extends outdoor life. Match the laminate to the base film ,cast laminate on cast vinyl, calendered on calendered.
• Handling and storage
  Store rolls horizontally on a rack or standing on end in a cool, dry, dust free area away from direct sunlight. Bring cold rolls up to room temperature before printing to avoid condensation.
• Application
  Clean the substrate thoroughly with isopropyl alcohol. Apply with a squeegee from the centre outwards to expel air. Post-heat conformed areas on curves and recesses so the film sets in its new shape rather than trying to recover.

We supply full rolls, slit rolls to your specified width, and cut sheets sized for your screen bed or flatbed press. Custom die-cutting of finished decals to your drawing is available. Tell us your press format and we will supply sheets that fit it rather than material you have to trim.