Choosing a suitable material for wide-format applications is crucial to ensure exceptional quality and durability. Wide-format applications are inherently visible, being posters, billboards, and other massive branding opportunities. As such, it's essential that these visual displays look as good as possible and have the durability to create a long-lasting impact. Among the many options available, PaperTyger emerges as a formidable choice, presenting a host of advantages that propel it to the forefront of the industry.
6 Critical Traits for Successful Wide-Format Printing Applications
Topics: durable paper, Wide format, Branding, Business Branding
Is Synthetic Paper the Right Choice for Your Printing Needs?
There are many advantages to using durable, real paper instead of synthetic paper. Those that are familiar with the world of printing usually agree that synthetic paper presents challenges when it’s time to print.
Most specialty substrates are made up entirely of synthetic polymers, more commonly referred to as plastic. This impacts the way designs appear after being printed, the lengths of their drying times, and the cost and types of ink required. Real paper, on the other hand, presents its own challenges. The main disadvantage is the paper’s lack of durability, which is frustrating for those wanting to utilize its printing ease, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Topics: resistant paper, Synthetic paper
There are a few types of lamination used in printing. Some are more advantageous than others, and this depends largely on your printing requirements and your application. This article will cover lamination processes, applications, and benefits of solventless lamination.
Topics: Laminated Paper, Solvent-free
At first glance, it may seem that paper-based products will eventually become obsolete in the digital age. However, market trends and data indicate that the paper and printing industry is still highly relevant, especially concerning packaging needs. Packaging is used for a wide range of products like envelopes, mailers, and even soap wraps to provide protection during transport and handling. Additionally, product packaging is a vital commodity for most businesses due to its ability to offer efficient product storage for shipping as well as security and tracking.
Topics: Water resistant paper, Branding, Packaging
If you’ve ever had a hang tag on your car, you know how quickly it can degrade. Being exposed to harsh UV rays and cold temperatures can make colors fade and tags can become brittle. ID tags are also put through a great deal of exposure on a daily basis, especially when worn on the outside of a wallet (access key cards, for example). As such, these types of products need to be durable and long-lasting; and of course, you’ll want them to look professional for a very long time.
Topics: Laminated Paper, hang tag
The Secret to Good Printing on Grease-Resistant Paper
Finding a grease-resistant paper that is also easy to print on
Grease-resistant paper is simply a type of coated paper designed to resist grease and oil. It is often used for a variety of purposes including soap wrappers, envelopes, warehouse tags, restaurant placemats, menus, or even to-go containerinsertsat fast-food establishments.
Topics: grease resistant paper
There's a myth that all printer-compatible papers are the same. This couldn't be further from the truth. In actuality, there is a wide range of characteristics and applications for different types of printer-compatible paper types, and this varies depending on the user and their needs.
Read on as PaperTyger explains why it is the superior paper choice for your business to print in-house.
Topics: Laminated Paper, HP certified, HP indigo
How Paper Quality and Composition Impacts Digital-to-Print Designs
You’ve just finished creating your incredible design and now it’s time to print it! As professional designers know all too well, the quality, finish, and type of paper you print on will directly impact how your final design looks.
Topics: durable paper, Synthetic paper, Branding
Picture this: you just ordered new signage to install in the front window of your business. Upon receiving your new sign, you quickly realize you’ll need a professional to help you install it. Not only is it difficult to align, but it’s also time-consuming and requires expert precision. When your design is delivered, you expect it to be printed to scale in the size you requested, but applying the design can create a whole new host of problems. This task is a whole lot easier and more cost-effective if the packaging has built-in markers for placement or stud locations.
In the era of technology and social media, many professionals question the necessity of modern-day, physical business cards. While people often connect on platforms like LinkedIn, traditional business cards remain a straightforward way to create an excellent first impression. To this day, they remain a staple in creating a strong business brand. Read on as PaperTyger shares why business cards are still as relevant as ever, with some tips to make them effective.
Topics: Business Branding, business cards