Vinyl Materials
Vinyl was invented in 1920 and is the second largest manufactured plastic resin in the world. Vinyl is moisture and humidity resistant and comes in a variety of colors and finishes.
French Calf Vinyl
This is a smooth finish vinyl. It has lined pattern running throughout that looks similar to the lines on the back of your hand.
Suedene Vinyl
This vinyl has more of a texture compared to French Calf vinyl. The texture looks similar to a suede jacket. French Calf and Suedene vinyl are the most common and economical choices for vinyl products.
Tinted Suedene
This vinyl is more translucent compared to French Calf or Suedene vinyl. It has a texture that is similar to a suede jacket. Tinted Suedene should not be sealed over chipboard, for aesthetic reasons, but would be more suitable for document jackets or portvelopes.
Castilian
This vinyl material has a leather-like appearance. It is considered a premium vinyl and is ideal for debossing or foil stamping. This vinyl is heat sealed to construct the vinyl product.
Montana
Another premium vinyl that has a more defined lined and a two-tone design. This vinyl is great for silk-screening or foil stamping.
Turned Edge Materials
Turned Edge materials used with menu or certificate holders are constructed similar to a gameboard. Premium materials, like those listed below, give a turned edge product an upscale look and feel at an affordable cost.
Arrestox
A cloth material that is similar to traditional book binding. This turned edge material can be foil stamped or silk-screened. There are over 30 color swatches to choose from.
Kivar
This simulated leather material can be decorated with silk-screening, debossing or foil stamping. Kivar is comparable and sometimes used interchangeably with Skivertex.
Silktouch Nuba
This material has a supple and luxurious texture. It feels similar to nubuck leather. This durable material looks great foil stamped or silk-screened.
Litho Wrap
100# gloss text paper that is printed, laminated and then turned over solid chipboard. This paper stock can be digitally or offset printed.