Need options to laminate an inkjet printed scrim vinyl sign for an outdoor event (possibly for re-use)

[gwizah]

Hello all, I recently received a 24"x100" banner that was printed on a large format inkjet printer (non-sublimation) but that needs to have some kind of laminate put on it. I don't usually assemble these banners, but I looked for GBC accushield which is what they used to use on banners where I worked a few years back only to find it has been discontinued. Does anyone have any suggestions as far as alternatives or another option to use with a cold roller? I might just even use a wet option if thats what's needed.

The client said the image looks too matte, I offered to have it re-printed on a better machine but they of course balked at spending "more money". Well, I told them depending on the lamination, it might cost more than the quote for re-printing.

 

[FireSprint.com]

With the wholesale cost of banners, there’s just no economical option to add a laminate for durability. Replacing the banner for each event makes a lot of sense. Fresh graphics look better.

As far as gloss, some wholesale suppliers offer gloss banner. That’s probably you best bet.

Anything else is going to be way more expensive and probably outside of your customer’s budget from what it sounds like.

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Also, just for what it’s worth, matte print is better for readability and photographs. It doesn’t glare. Be sure to point that out when you sell matte products.

 

[gwizah]

Thanks for the reply!

I think Im going to explain this to the client, and tell them that the durability is more built into the material itself, not the finish. If they are adamant about laminating, coating it, i'll just use a matte acrylic sealer and again, tell them that it will get damaged/faded with time.