Does anyone know of an alternative to traditional nylon ink w/catalyst on thin, rip-stop nylon? I'm thinking highly elastic water-based coatings (like house paint!) - either masked & rolled, or screenprinted banners mounted on scaffolding for surf meets. The main issue would be adhesion and opacity. (White markings on dark fabric)
Posted by David Harding (Member # 108) on :
I do not know the answer to this, however, since surf meets probably utilize some sort of free form graphics, the sign I saw at one of my suppliers may hold true:
"Any paint, no matter the quality, can be applied permanently to any substrate, if applied...
accidently."
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
Screenprinted Sunbrella awning fabric would be my choice. A very suitable outdoor fabric & prints with Naz-Dar PX series without the mess & waste of 2-part catalyst inks.
You can also hand paint or mask & roll w/ one shot. I've done both with excellent results in our climate. Feel free to call for more info if needed.
Another consideration that just occured to me. I have done a number of sponsor graphics on nylon kite surf gear using adhesive backed dacron insignia cloth. You can cut it in your plotter or screenprint on it with the PX series or Enamels. The adhesive is very agressive, but not as permanent as printing right on the nylon. That could be good though if any of the graphics may be sponsor information that may change during the life of the banner/canopy etc.
[ July 20, 2002, 05:05 AM: Message edited by: Doug Allan ]
Posted by Linda Silver Eagle (Member # 274) on :
