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What Are Silicone Edge Graphics?

Silicone Edge Graphics are everywhere these days. From signage at iconic retail stores, to free-standing trade show display structures, and even wall art for home decor. They are impossible to miss, if you are looking. Silicone Edge Graphics are popular in wide-format printing today because they meet the needs of modern buyers who want to display huge printed graphics conveniently. So what exactly are Silicone Edge Graphics and why are they so popular?

Silicone Edge Graphics, also referred to as SEG for short, get their name from the thin silicone beading sewn around the edge of the printed graphic, which fits into a channel around the outside of the framing. Usually printed on a soft fabric material using a dye-sublimation ink process, the prints don’t scratch or tear, which makes them easy to transport, which a common a of traditional paper-based signage products. Once inserted, the material stretches taut, giving the print a smooth, wrinkle-free appearance in the frame. 

The advancements in printing technology has opened the door for fabric to thrive as popular form of printed signage. Fabric graphics are now more photorealistic than ever, and more durable than traditional print media like canvas, posters and plastic substrates. Because of this, Silicone Edge Graphics have taken off in all different areas. 

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Framing for Silicone Edge Graphics

The frames for Silicone Edge Graphic Frames are lightweight and portable, making them convenient to transport. These keep your signage in place. The metal frames are also referred to as “edgeless” or “frameless” because they don’t border the face of the prints like regular frames. The focus, instead, becomes an experience as viewers are drawn into your visual messaging. It’s as if you’re in the image as opposed to seeing it. You can only see the framing from the side of the graphic so it doesn’t distract from the image. Framing is available as single or double-sided options and can be used as Wall-Mounted, Freestanding or Ceiling Suspended.

Some frames are backlit and contour to round, flat or square shapes in 3D form. However, as you proceed, work with us to find the ideal setup for your business. There’s no limit to what you can do, so let us help lead you to the right solution now.

A person putting the finishing touches on a silicone edge graphic

Backlit Option

Silicone Edge Graphics are also being displayed with LED Light Box frames for backlit signage. Similar to Duratrans, which is a film like material with photographic properties used for backlit applications, the Silicone Edge Graphics are illuminated from behind to enhance their noticeability in high traffic areas like retail stores. SEG fabric graphics used for backlit are printed usually with a higher ink saturation to diffuse the light. Silicone Edge Graphics is quickly becoming the preferred option for backlit signage over traditions medias like Duratrans for all the reasons mentioned above. 

Silicone edge graphics hanging in a Mastercraft store

Custom Silicone Edge Graphics

Staying true to your brand is difficult if you can’t fully customize your retail displays. A team of specialists is here to ensure that you don’t have to compromise with standard displays. The technology behind our SEG signage is about being able to easily display graphics on a large scale, anywhere, without big bulky hardware. You have unique needs and with our SEG frames and fabrics custom solutions come standard.

Silicone Edge Graphics and framing systems are designed to be highly customizable. For this reason, they are popping up in many different environments and industries. For example, available solutions are TV Monitor Mounting, Curved Frames, and Inside Outside Corners Allowing for L-Shaped Frames and cubes, pedestals, counters, towers, cubicles. We encourage you to spark your creative mind, this technology calls for you to grab people’s attention by doing what hasn’t been done yet.

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Retailers Using Silicone Edge Graphics

Creating a memorable experience should be the focus of every retailer, and the visual adventure that brands display through SEG imaging is finer than any other printing method we have today. Many retailers have recognized that Silicone Edge Graphics are a core form of signage in stores and pop-up shops across the globe because they are durable and easy for anyone to install.

As your retail sections move around, your signage will be just as flexible and portable. Like many top brands, consider using your SEG signage throughout the store and window displays.. Brands including Tuft & Needle, Apple, Under Armor, Nike, Citizen Watch, Dior, Sally Beauty, Charter Spectrum and TAG Heuer are using large Silicone Edge Graphic signage to turn heads. Here are some reasons why these global brands are ecstatic with SEG technology and continue to innovate with its potential:

  • Ease of use, being installed with no prior experience or technical skill
  • Limitless regarding design options, colors and messaging
  • Innovative, relying on the latest-visual technologies for clarity and awe
  • Changeable and adaptable to endless uses in retail outlets or as decor
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Silicone Edge Graphics for Trade Shows

Freestanding Silicone Edge Graphic Non-lit Frames and Light Boxes are a favorite choice for Trade Shows and Pop-Up Events. You are up against a bit of competition, so using the latest technologies to display your brand is a first step. Standing out, however, calls for signs that do more than look great. We use materials that last and can move from show to show without being damaged. The fabric is durable, easy to transport and can be used repeatedly. It is the perfect solution for events.

It takes a few seconds for passersby to find your presentation worth or not worth engaging with. Silicone Edge Graphics can be swapped out with a new graphic effortlessly so that the display can be used for different types of events. You can even change displays as a test to find out what works best to drive foot traffic. . Some brands that are using SEG signage for Trade Shows and Pop-Up Events are Absolute NY, Bering Time, Haggar, and CAT Footwear.

A Wolf trade show display with silicone edge graphics

Silicone Edge Graphics as Wall Art and Home Decor

Framed Silicone Edge Graphics are emerging as a popular form of wall art for any consumer. These prints have started to enter the world of home decor as an alternative to a canvas print or poster due to their customizable abilities. Since the framing systems are lightweight and the graphics are easy to change out and maintain, Silicone Edge Fabric Graphic Frames and Light Boxes are a great solution when trying to spruce up your walls. One company that offers oversized wall art prints is BIG Wall Decor.

A home with a large silicone edge graphic

How Do Silicone Edge Graphics Work?

Silicone edge graphics can provide some of the most vibrant displays possible in a retail store or trade booth, but many still don’t know what they are or how they work. However, as anyone who runs a business knows, it’s important to stand out, and you can do just that with silicone edge graphics printing that puts all the attention on those beautiful edge-to-edge graphics.

Produced with photographic quality printing to bring all that vibrancy to light, silicone edge graphics work by utilizing a special tension fabric and a high-resolution dye-sublimated printing process. Once the fabric is set inside the frame, it creates a rigid and seamless looking display that is far and away more impressive than any other signage available on the market today. The result is an image that looks more like a vibrant TV screen than a dull print, and that can mean the difference between making an impact with your imagery and having it go unnoticed.

Why Choose Silicone Edge Graphics?

Aside from looking great, silicone edge graphics are wrinkle-free and can be easily viewed from any angle. That helps maximize the impact that your sign can have out there in the real world, and there’s also none of that finicky glare and fuzziness that you get with traditional vinyl printing. In fact, silicone edge graphics give you the photorealistic quality of digital printing with the vivid colors of silk-screen printing — and the result is something that you have to see to believe.

But make no mistake, this isn’t merely a top-layer print — dye-sublimation actually transfers the ink into the material itself, producing signage that won’t fade and that can provide years of faithful service. Compared to other graphics options, silicone edge graphics printing yields imagery that is more vibrant, clean looking and lightweight, which makes them great for trade shows or when you just need to call attention to something.

How do I learn more about SEG Fabric and Framing Systems?

If you are interested in learning more about how SEG Fabric Displays are being used today, please give us a shout at 800-962-3119 or click one of the links below.

 

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