Search Results for: squeegee

A Squeegee is a handheld, flat-edged tool made of flexible plastic, rubber, or nylon used to apply pressure to self-adhesive vinyl, application tapes, and window films. Its primary function is to evacuate air from beneath … read more

Wrapping is the process of completely covering a three-dimensional object or surface with a specialized, highly conformable self-adhesive vinyl. Unlike traditional decals or lettering that cover only a small portion of a surface, a “Wrap” … read more

Monomer (or Monomeric Vinyl) refers to a type of pressure-sensitive PVC film constructed using short-chain plasticizers. During the manufacturing process, the vinyl paste is spread through rollers (calendared) to create a thin sheet. Because the … read more

Medium Tack refers to a balanced level of initial adhesive strength, sitting between low-release and aggressive-bond coatings. In the garment and signage industries, it most commonly describes the “stickiness” of the PET carrier on Flex … read more

Definition: A Decal Transfer Paper, commonly known as a Waterslide Transfer, is a specialized media consisting of a thin, flexible lacquer or polymer film on a water-soluble paper carrier. When the printed media is submerged … read more

Cutting Foil is a collective industry term for thin, flexible materials—typically PVC, Polyurethane (PU), or specialty polyester—that are engineered to be processed by a digital cutting plotter. These materials are manufactured with a decorative or … read more

Why It Matters: Impact and UseIn the context of signage and decal application, Convex refers to a surface that curves outward, like the exterior of a ball or a vehicle fender. It is the geometric … read more

Application Tape, also known as transfer tape, is a pressure-sensitive adhesive film or paper used to lift cut and weeded graphics (such as self-adhesive vinyl or printable heat transfer vinyl) from their original backing and … read more