Sihl launches key new products for UK markets
Sihl has extended its vinyl and canvas range in the UK with the introduction of?Premium Vinyl SA 270 glossy 3585, a permanent self-adhesive vinyl film with a glossy microporous coating, and with Fortuna Artist Canvas 350 glossy 3582, its first-ever glossy canvas.?
The new vinyl film, incorporating the group's microporous coating technology, is one of the few self-adhesive, water resistant glossy coating products in the sector and has been developed with an aqueous, acrylate-based permanent adhesive.
Sam Iliaifar, Sihl Group UK area sales manager, said: "Sihl Premium Vinyl SA270 glossy 3585 is completely compatible with dye-based inks and the latest generation of pigment inks. And with this new coating our customers have access to the first ever water-resistant SA vinyl product suitable for this printing sector."
He added: "Our new coating ensures an even gloss in both printed and unprinted areas and by avoiding optical brightening agents the film doesn't turn yellow as a result of oxidation.?This means pictures retain their original appearance for longer." Other key features include high colour saturation, fast drying time, indoor and short-term outdoor usage potential.?
Over time the replace the Standard Vinyl SA 240 Glossy 3828 with swellable coating (only suitable for dye inks) and the first generation Classic Vinyl WR SA 280 satin 3634.
The microporous coated Fortuna Artist Canvas 350 glossy 3582 is Sihl's first high-gloss coated canvas with a 2:1 structure and targets customers looking to create superior fine art products.
Iliaifar said: "The basic material comprises a robust, dimension-stable polyester/cotton blend, enabling prints to be easily stretched across canvas frames. And thanks to its glossy coating, high colour and black densities (that exceed comparative rival products) can be achieved. The colour gamut on this new product has been significantly increased, giving prints an exceptionally vibrant edge. The coating is highly flexible, does not break when stretched over frame edges and because it is free of brightening agents the pigment inks remain age-resistant and colourfast. Add to the mix rapid drying times, water resistance plus compatibility with all current printing systems and we are convinced we have a winner with this product."
The canvas can be ordered in standard reel widths and 12m lengths.