Sihl Direct launches two new backlit films for Latex printing

Sihl Direct UK has introduced two new backlit films for Latex printing. Designed specifically for use with latex inks, the new polyester films – the Vivalux Backlit Latex 125 matt 3746, and the Vivalux Backlit Heavy Latex 200 matt 3747 – have the same coating.  A much thicker polyester film is used with the Latex 200 allowing better handling.

The introduction of latex inks has generated new printing opportunities for the indoor and outdoor large format market. However, the existing print media was letting the new inks down, mainly because the latex inks needed to be hardened at temperatures of up to 100 degrees. For most media, this temperature results in a finished product that is wavy or crinkled.