Entrenamiento en linea de textiles para impresion digital en Solvente, UV, y Dye Sublimation Aurora Textiles http://www.Auroratextile.com http://www.PrintLAT.com

2. About Aurora
Founded in Aurora, Illinois in 1883
Purchased by Meridian Industries in 1977
Two manufacturing facilities:
-Midwest Division – Aurora, IL (115,000 sq.ft.)
-Southeast Division – Travelers Rest, SC (173,000 sq.ft.)
Aurora provides both proprietary product as well as
commission finishing services.

3. Aurora, Midwest Division
Illinois 911 N. Lake Street
Aurora, IL 60507
P: 630-892-7651
F: 630-892-3215
Travelers Rest, Southeast Division
South Carolina 19 Page Court
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
P: 864-834-8081
F: 864-834-7743

4. Capabilities
Water based PVC and
acrylic coating up to 76”
Dyeing – both jig and
atmospheric processes
Fabric preparation –
bleaching, scouring, de-
sizing and heat seating
Topical finishes – flame
retardants, water
repellants, softeners,
print preparation and
others
Custom Sheeting

5. Markets Served
Print Media
- Digital
- Screen
- Litho
Pressure Sensitive
Adhesive Tapes
Book Covers
Industrial

7. Print Technologies
Digital Inkjet – Solvent (eco, mild, and aggressive)
UV (cure)
Dye-Sub Transfer and Direct
Screen Printing
Offset Litho Printing

8. Solvent (eco, mild, and aggressive)
Pigmented inks are transferred via piezo inkjet
technology. The carrier is solvent based and
evaporates after printing. For optimal print
performance with textiles a top coat is required.

9. UV (cure)
UV printing prints directly on to the substrate which does not
require a coating. UV printers can be roll to roll or flatbed
depending on make and model of the printer. The special ink
is transferred via inkjet technology and then cured by UV
light. The ink dose not penetrate the fibers but lays on top.

10. Common UV and Solvent Printer Manufacturers
• Mimaki • Seiko
• Roland • HP Scitex
• Mutoh • EFI/Vutek
• HP Colorspan • Gandinnovations

11. Dye-Sub Transfer
Inks are printed on a special transfer paper and then
transferred to the fabric using a heat press. The inks are
heated to 400° f for 30 seconds, which helps the inks to
permeate the fabric and permanently dyes it.

12. Dye-Sub Direct
Dye sub inks are printed directly to the fabric, which is then
“heated” to sublimate the image. Top coat of some kind is
required for optimal output. Some popular equipment sold
to the “Print Direct to Fabric” marketplace are: D.Gen’s
Teleios, DuPont’s “Artistri”, Roland/Splash of Color, Seiko,
Textpress, Mimaki, Ganndi and others

13. Benefits of Dye Sublimation printing:
Richer more vibrant colors
Colorfast and washable
Repeat reliability
Excellent for trade show booths, retail displays,
POP, flags, theater backdrops, etc

14. Screen Printing
Screen printing, also known as serigraphy, is a method of creating an
image on paper, fabric or some other object by pressing ink through a
screen with areas blocked off by a stencil. The technique is used both
for making fine art prints and for commercial applications, such as
printing a company's logo on coffee mugs or t-shirts.

15. Offset Litho Printing
The offset lithographic process works by first transferring an image
photographically to thin metal, paper, or plastic printing plates. Rollers apply
oil-based ink and water to the plates. Since oil and water don't mix, the oil-
based ink won't adhere to the non-image areas. Only the inked image portion
is then transferred to a rubber blanket (cylinder) that then transfers the image
onto the paper as it passes between it and another cylinder beneath the
paper.

16. VC and AC Styles for Solvent, UV, and Litho Printing
Weigh Thicknes Descriptio
Width by Length
Product t s n
inches by yards
By oz By mil of base
VC 1122 Embossed 4.25 9 48 50 Cotton
VC 2611 3.5 6.5 56 50 Cotton
VC Spunbond 4 12 56, 76 50 Polyester
VC Poly Woven Light 4oz 4 6 61 50 Polyester
VC Poly Woven Heavy 8oz 8 13.5 61 50 Polyester
VC Poly Oxford 8 14.5 54 50 Polyester
VC Cotton Canvas Natural* 8 20 56, 76 50 Cotton
VC Canvas* 9 20 56, 76 50 Poly/Cotton
VC Canvas 2 Side White* 11 17 56, 76 50 Poly/Cotton
AC Canvas* 11 18 56, 76 50 Poly/Cotton
Malibu Canvas GF 10.5 18 120 50 Polyester
Trio Litho Canvas* 13 18 56 50 Poly/Cotton
Aurora 14 Litho Canvas* 9 14 56 50 Poly/Cotton
Aurora 2 Sided Litho* 10.5 17 56 50 Poly/Cotton
* Litho Compatible

17. Popular Coated Styles
VC Poly Woven 4 oz VC Canvas
• Classic 2:1 Oxford canvas weave structure
• Tightly woven 4 oz 100% polyester base
• Poly/Cotton blend 20 mil thick with a pigmented
• Sheer vinyl top coat
vinyl top coat
• Smooth uniform surface texture
• Soft hand and stretchable for framing
• Economical choice for indoor or temporary
• Art reproductions, window displays, POP, etc
outdoor banners and signs, retail, POP, etc
VC Poly Woven 8 oz AC Canvas
• Acrylic top coat on a classic 2:1 Oxford canvas
• Heavy weight 8 oz 100% polyester base
weave structure
• White pigmented vinyl polymer top coat •Poly/Cotton blend 18 mil thick
• Smooth uniform surface texture
•Soft hand and stretchable for framing
• Indoor/Outdoor signs and banners, POP, retail
•Art reproductions, window displays, POP, etc
reproductions,
displays, art reproductions
Malibu Canvas GF
VC Poly Oxford • Designed for grand format printers up to 10
• Economical heavy weight 8 oz 100% polyester feet in width.
base •Canvas like construction on a polyester base
• White pigmented vinyl polymer top coat •18 mil thick with a high end acrylic top coat
• Canvas like surface texture •Soft hand and stretchable for framing
• Indoor/Outdoor signs and banners, POP, retail •Art reproductions, window displays, POP, etc
displays, art reproductions

18. Textiles for Dye-Sub and UV Printers
Weigh Thicknes
Width by Length Description
Product t s
inches by yards of base
By oz By mil
Muslin 3 9 60, 120 100 Polyester
Oxford 6 15.5 55, 110 100 Polyester
Taffeta / Taffeta FR 3.4 6 60 100 Polyester
Linen/Linen FR 7 16 60, 120 100 Polyester
Chintz 4 6.5 86 100 Polyester
Pique 6 13.5 60 100 Polyester
Pack Cloth 8.5 19 63 100 Polyester
Upholstery/Upholstery FR 8 19 60, 120 100 Polyester
Twill / Twill FR 8 20 60, 120 100 Polyester
FR Sateen 7 16 60, 120 100 Polyester
Act II / Act II FR 7.5 17.5 60, 120 100 Polyester
RePlay2 / RePlay2 FR 4.6 11 60, 120 100 Polyester
Poplin / Poplin FR 3.5 11 60, 120 100 Polyester
Premium Poplin FR 5.8 14 60, 120 100 Polyester

19. Markets and Applications for Fabric
Point of Sale Exhibits and Tradeshow displays
Banners Retail Window Displays
Posters Fine Art Reproduction
Flags Short-term exterior usage
Soft Signage Table Drapes/Table Banners
Pop-Up Displays Special Event Marketing
Theater Backdrops Activities

20. Retail chains which have used or
currently are using Aurora’s fabrics…
American
Eagle
Outfitters

21. Types of Prospects
Screen Printers UV Cure Digital Printers
Digital Printers Flatbed Digital Printers
Service Bureau Sign Companies
Photo Labs Reprographic/Blue Print Co’s.
Custom Exhibit Builders Theater Backdrops
Dye Sublimation Printers
Zoos, Museums, and Theme
Parks such as Disney, Sea
World, Six Flags, etc.

22. Advantages of Fabrics…
Higher end look versus vinyl, paper or rigid substrate
Lays flat won’t curl like vinyl
Lighter weight versus vinyl equates to lower shipping cost
Less chance of shipping damage versus rigid substrate
Gentler on environment
Fabric is softer and warmer and connects to the buyer on a
more personal emotional level

23. Act II / Act II FR and RePlay2 / RePlay2 FR
Act II - 7.5 oz plain weave
RePlay2 – 4.5 oz poplin weave
Both Act II and RePlay2
are made from 100% post consumer polyester
source of polyester is clear plastic drink bottles
compatible with dye-sub and UV inkjet print technologies
perfect for in store graphics, banners, POP displays and
signs

24. Partner with Aurora and together we can help keep the
recycle chain going at the same time adding value for
our customers. It’s called “FabRecycle™” our program
through which we’re taking back printed and scrap
polyester fabrics from our customers. The fabric is
accumulated, baled and ultimately recycled into
products like carpet padding and insulation. For more
information on these products and services please visit
http://www.auroratextile.com/products-wog.htm

25. Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc.
911 N. Lake Street
P.O. Box 70
Aurora, IL. 60507
1-800-864-0303 • (630) 892-7651
(630) 892-1706 (FAX)
www.auroratextile.com
Customer Service Contacts:
Barbara Kozlowski, Customer Service Manager
1-800-864-0303 (Ext. 231)
E-Mail Address: bkoz@auroratextile.com
My contact:
David Pachón
management@printlat.com
President
PrintLat LLC

26. Printing of AC Canvas

27. “UV and Solvent Printed fabrics”
Examples from Retail Stores
(In Store Point of Purchase Signage / Retail Window Displays)

28. Nazdar SGIA 2008 Booth printed with VC 1122

29. “Retail Window Display at
Coldwater Creek stores on Canvas”
“UV and Solvent Printed Canvas”
(wood framed 60x48 image
hanging in storefront)

30. Retail display using fabric as
topper – Wal Mart

31. VC Poly Woven 8 oz at Roland
Corporate Office

32. Act II at hockey arena - St. Paul MN

33. Act II – Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas

34. Aurora Trade Show Booth
Panels – Act II FR
Roll Up Banner Stand – RePlay2
Furniture – Upholstery
Counter Wrap - Twill

35. Any Questions?
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Open Discussion

36. Thank You
(Aurora, Illinois)
1-800-864-0303 (Ext. 231)
www.auroratextile.com