Discussion Vinyl Identification - air release wrap vinyls

[Ashley Smith]

Hi! We often install vinyl graphics for out-of-town sign companies. Occasionally, vinyl comes into our shop that is unidentifiable. I thought it might be fun to see if anyone out there could help us to ID the latest mystery vinyl, an air-egress vinyl with a darker adhesive than I'm used to. Here are some photos of some of the vinyls we have around the shop, as well as the mystery vinyl.

I'd love to see photos of your vinyls, too. This isn't the first time we've been scratching our heads at the vinyl. It was spec'd as 3M, but I'm wondering why the adhesive is darker and why there isn't any 3M markings on the backing paper. Thoughts?

 

[Boudica]

Briteline?

 

[SignMeUpGraphics]

Never used any of their air egress vinyl, but could it be Hexis with that hexagonal pattern?

 

[rlutkiewicz]

Arlon

 

[Boudica]

Oh, you've got briteline... Ahh, we have this new stuff we got, because we couldn't get our normal brand (3M). The liner isn't marked. I'll have to look tomorrow, I cant remember what it is at the moment.

 

[ToneCustomSigns]

Hey there. We do that also. Install graphics for other companies. My best guess would be that last one is Avery. I've had to install that a few times.

 

[Ashley Smith]

Briteline?

I don't think so. I have a roll of Briteline in my shop, and it has the same lighter gray as 3M's 180. My guess is Avery, but it's been a while since I've had my hands on Avery, so I'm not certain. Also, the lack of a print on the backing paper has me scratching my head. Most of the bigger brands tag their vinyls, don't they?

 

[unclebun]

It's Avery MPI 1105 EZ RS.

 

[Ashley Smith]

Never used any of their air egress vinyl, but could it be Hexis with that hexagonal pattern?

I'd never heard of Hexis! Googling...

 

[Ashley Smith]

It's Avery MPI 1105 EZ RS.

I think you're right. No Avery logo on the backing paper? Is that how the 1105 comes?

 

[unclebun]

I think you're right. No Avery logo on the backing paper? Is that how the 1105 comes?

Correct. Unmarked.

 

[Boudica]

Oh, you've got briteline... Ahh, we have this new stuff we got, because we couldn't get our normal brand (3M). The liner isn't marked. I'll have to look tomorrow, I cant remember what it is at the moment.

Oraguard is what I was thinking of, but we only have the laminate - not the vinyl. I'm going to agree with Unclebun and say it's Avery.