Silicone edge graphics are made of a thick, wrinkle-free fabric that is stretched over a frame. A thin strip of silicone is sewn along the edge of the fabric, giving the banner its name. This silicone strip is pushed into grooves cut into the frame, resulting in an image that appears to float and stretches taut over the frame.
The frame is made of extruded aluminum. This material is lightweight and easily manipulated so that each frame can be custom built to match the needs of the completed sign. Customization options include:
Size – The dimensions and thickness of the sign can be customized based on the location and graphics that will be displayed. The frame has to be exactly the right size for the fabric to create the needed tension for the display.
Shape – SEG frames are most often rectangular, but can be fabricated into nearly any shape.
Finishing – The aluminum can be finished to imitate wood, stone, or other metals like silver and brass. The frame can also be left as aluminum with a polished or brushed finish.
Lighting – Edge graphics can be side lit or back lit by installing rows of LED lights into the frame. This draws attention to the sign and makes it usable in low light conditions.
For SEG graphics printing, the design is transferred to the fabric through “dye-sublimation.” Rather than laying the image over the fabric as with traditional printing, dye-sublimation uses heat transfer to make the graphic part of fabric itself. The result provides saturated colors with photographic accuracy. The colors will not rub off and are resistant to fading.
The fabric is detachable from the sign. This means your business can order multiple fabric graphics with silicone edges and switch them out of the frame as needed. The replacement graphic can be inserted into the frame within a matter of minutes and without tools.
