Poly is a durable plastic sheet made from a polyolefin blend. The one piece poly binder construction makes this a more durable and yet less expensive alternative. Poly binders are perfect for reference or training guides that will be frequently handled, for example, manuals in a workshop area.
Characteristics:
- Comes in a wide variety of bright colors of polyethylene and different textures and tints of polypropylene
- Available in different gauges or thicknesses
- Indestructible, high density material that will not fade, crack or tear
- Withstands from -150° to +150° Fahrenheit without changing its form
- Life of hinge exceeds 50,000 flexes
- Can be silk-screened or foil stamped
Binder Tips:
Placement of Artwork
- Artwork can be placed on the outside front or back cover, the spine, or the inside front or back cover. The most common placement for artwork on a poly binder is on the front cover and spine.
- When submitting artwork for binder production, indicate the position the artwork should be placed. Some common placements are diagrammed below. Keep art or copy at least 1⁄4” away from edges, spine and rivets on vinyl and poly products.
- The major concern for art or copy on the spine is that it fits between the rivets. Indicate whether it should be centered between the rivets and whether it should be placed lengthwise, stacked or in the horizontal position.
- Note: Each binder case has different outside dimensions depending on the binder case material, ring size and style. Check with your customer service representative (or request a template) for binder case dimensions based on your specifications
Silk-Screening
The process of silk-screening is started by the creation of a screen which has the non-printing areas blocked by a stencil. Printing is done by applying ink to the screen, spreading and forcing it through the fine mesh opening onto the printing surface.
Things to consider when preparing artwork for silk-screening:
- All lines must be at least 1 point in thickness.
- All type should be at least 10 points in size. Very thin fonts are not recommended.
- Reverse type should be bold. Fine reverse type has a tendency to fill in when screened.
- Halftones or screens should not be more than 70% in value or less than 30%.
- Silk-screening inks are not opaque. Light colors screened onto dark vinyl or poly can make color matching difficult. The dark base of the vinyl or poly will show through the silk-screened ink.