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FAQs about our Inkjet-printable film and sheets
Printability is one of Dura-Bright™’s best qualities. Dura-Bright is compatible with screen printing and offset lithography. Before you attempt to print on this type of material, we strongly recommend you contact your ink vendor to see what types of inks can be used with polypropylene sheets. We can even provide you with sample sheets of … Read more
Can our ComputerGrafix digital printable films be recycled? No, not in the traditional sense. The printable coating on these films are a contaminant that will fowl up the recycling process.
Does ComputerGrafix inkjet-printable film resist tearing? Yes, it does, because it’s made from polyester film. However, attempting to tear it could cause damage to its functional coatings.
Is our inkjet-printable film biodegradable? No, it is not. The only biodegradable film product we offer is acetate film and sheets.
Does ComputerGrafix™ inkjet-printable film have good insulation properties? Sort of. Inkjet-printable film is made from polyester film, which has great insulation properties. However, its functional coatings are not meant for exposure to elevated or reduced temperatures. Therefore we can not recommend this material for any sort of insulation application.
Do ComputerGrafix digital printablel films have good electrical properties? Sort of. Although it’s made out of polyester, its coatings are not meant for direct electrical exposure, and we don’t have any testing data on this product. For electrical applications, we recommend our Hazy DuraLar™ polyester film products. Please contact us today and we can help … Read more
Are ComputerGrafix printable films approved for direct and indirect skin contact? Although ComputerGrafix films are perfectly safe for direct and indirect skin contact, they are not certified as such. To achieve good results with this product, you don’t want to touch ComputerGrafix films prior to printing anyway; touching the substrate can cause finger printing, smudges, … Read more
Are any of our ComputerGrafix films approved for direct food contact? No. Grafix stocks other types of film products that are, including acetate, specific brands and grades of polyester film, HDPE and polypropylene. Other types food-safe films are available as a custom order; larger production minimum order may apply.
Is our inkjet film suitable for outdoor use? No. Our Inkjet Film is not made to be used outside. If you need to put this material outside, it must be contained in something else, that will keep it from being exposed to UV and moisture, so that the printed surface doesn’t run.
What is the heat resistance of inkJet-printable film? Inkjet film’s coatings are designed to be used in environments up to 65C/130F. At elevated temperatures, the printable surface could yellow, or lose some of its ink adhesion properties. And when inkjet film softens, it begins to lose its orientation; it will become wavy and shrink.
