In the world of Print, it is common to think of eco-responsible solutions for small formats: catalog printing, flyers, brochures or bags in recycled papers… Papers such as recycled Conqueror (smooth paper with a high-end appearance), brown kraft or substrates made from agribusiness waste. If you are familiar with its catalog, Exaprint has been working in this direction for years on products and efficient production systems that contribute to reducing the carbon footprint.
But the leading 100% online printing company for creatives in the sector thinks big while remaining eco-responsible and is currently promoting a wide and very interesting range of large-format products with materials that respect the environment. Supports that fit in with a new type of client with great sensitivity in reducing the impact on the environment.
Large format media designed primarily for outdoor use are still believed by some to often contain petrochemicals or harmful substances For the enviroment. False myth: today there are happily “green” alternatives that are revolutionizing the market, from canvas and panels, to vinyl for all types of surfaces that give maximum performance without the need for PVC or glues and betting on recycled, recyclable/recycled cardboard and from wood from sustainably managed forests.
Eco-responsible solutions for signage and decorative supports
In the catalog of Exaprint, with thousands of references of all kinds of printable products, the “eco-responsible” are in a prominent chapter. If we look for canvas, for example, we will find different supports in various thicknesses that do not contain PVC, as well as a model of non-woven fabric in polypropylene, in which you can choose to measure, in addition to your own design, the location and number of eyelets and that have or not tensors.
Within the “flexible” range, tarps (including streamers and banners), we must also mention the “Capotoile” polyester fabric, a 280g anti-curvature material that prevents the banner from rolling up at the edges. Being printed with UV ink, a technology devoid of volatile organic compounds, it is respectful of the environment.
For the duality of interior and exterior spaces, the canvas with a white non-woven backing has the particularity of being 100% recyclable. In addition, its perfectly odorless water-based latex printing ink makes it compatible with environments considered sensitive (schools, hospitals, etc.). Waterproof and water resistant, it provides a highly durable impression. It is no coincidence that the organizers of outdoor events have it as a favorite to use it in their sports competitions, festivals, fairs and exhibitions, private events, etc…
rigid supports
If we talk about rigid supports, or panels, for our marketing, information or simply decoration needs, Exaprint offers recycled expanded PVC or Dispa, whose characteristics make them perfectly suitable for display and visual communication. With its 4 stars in the Green Star System (label of ecological responsibility), the Dispa is recommended and praised by many organizations for the defense of the Environment.
The need for large-size sustainable solutions has led the company to enhance its cardboard supports. There stands out the cardboard (alveolar cardboard), light, resistant and ecological for interior use. It is certified that it is nourished by a material from responsible forest management. Then there is the foam board in different thicknesses or its more eco-friendly variant, the 100% recyclable white polystyrene foam panel without PVC, waterproof and with good resistance to UV rays. This one is suitable for both indoors and outdoors.
For advertising and interior decoration, as well as POS, there are those who prefer 3 mm Compact Cardboard, a 100% recyclable rigid panel made up of a core of this material.
Vinyls
The first eco-responsible flexible large format category was, in fact… the vinyl! And the first thing was to bet on reusable communication options: repositionable vinyl. In this sense, the Yupo Tako is well known, which is equipped with micro-suction cups and therefore has the particularity of adhering without glue. Washable with water, leaves no trace once removed. It can be placed at the main door of an establishment since, once its mission has been fulfilled, it can be easily replaced.
Another vinyl that is easy to apply and easy to remove is Easydotthe ideal monomeric PVC film for marking smooth and flat surfaces, as well as slightly curved ones, such as walls, textiles and furniture surfaces.
On the other hand, for windows and glass there is Viziprint, resistant to water and the passage of time, and 100% recyclable and also repositionable. For very specific uses, it is also worth mentioning the PVC-free non-slip vinyl, in textured polypropylene, designed for floors with flat and slightly rough surfaces, or the PVC-free Conformable, with micro-structured adhesive for faster installation and air evacuation. This is particularly suitable for use on highly deformed surfaces.
In short, Exaprint has put a lot of effort into expanding and promoting a range of eco-responsible products that are in tune with a productive environment at the service of eco-responsibility.
