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Astrup Now Featuring Vivitex Line of Glen Raven Printable Fabrics

(November 2007) posted on Thu Nov 01, 2007

Line features five different weights.


The Astrup Co. (Cleveland) is offering Vivitex, Glen Raven’s line of printable fabrics. Designed for solvent-based printers, the line features five different weights and constructions for sign and banner applications.

Vivitex fabrics feature white-pigmented, inkjet-receptive coatings suitable for most solvent, eco-solvent and UV inkjet machines.

Poly Light White is a 3-oz., sheer, matte polyester with a natural woven textile look, suitable for interior and short-term exterior.

Poly Oxford White is a highly wrinkle-resistant, 8-oz., oxford-weave, polyester with a clear topcoat.

FR Banner Lite is a lightweight, fire-retardant, 4-oz woven matte polyester coated on both sides with a white-pigmented, inkjet-receptive finish. It’s suitable for indoor and short-term outdoor use.

FR Banner is a heavyweight, fire-retardant, 9.6-oz., oxford-weave polyester fabric that is coated on both sides. It’s suited for outdoor use, offering excellent color depth, a matte finish and ultrasonic slit edges.

Sunbrella Inkjet White is a 10-oz. inkjet version of Glen Raven’s solution-dyed, acrylic fabric with a natural canvas look. It is easy to cut and sew and is fray resistant.

All fabrics are available in 54- and 60-inch rolls and are woven in the United States.


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