Monomeric, Polymeric or Cast Vinyl? Which is best for me?

Before you get started with your next application, it’s important to give careful consideration to the type of vinyl you’re going to need. Deciding on what you’re sticking to it, whether it’s in or outdoors and how long you need it for are key factors to consider when choosing the most suitable vinyl. While vinyl is a versatile material, some are better suited to certain types of applications, so read our simple guide to find which works best for you.

The difference between Calendared and Cast Vinyl

The terms ‘calendared’ and ‘cast’ refer to the type of process used to manufacture the vinyl. The calendaring process is usually used for monomeric and polymeric vinyl’s and the casting process is used to produce conformable cast vinyl.

Cast Vinyl’s

When creating cast vinyl’s, liquid PVC is poured onto a casting sheet and baked in an oven, producing the cast face film. Cast vinyl is considerably thinner than calendered vinyl and is more conformable, used for complex applications such as vehicle wrapping. Thinner than calendared vinyl, cast vinyl is softer, more flexible and typically has a 10 year life span, compared with a 3-7 year lifespan of a calendared. Overall, cast vinyl brings more benefits than a calendared, but does come with a higher price tag.

Calendared Vinyl’s

When creating calendared vinyl, PVC is melted alongside colorant and plasticiser, in order to soften

5 Ways to Manage Stress and Anxiety during COVID 19

During something as unexpected as the Corona virus pandemic, its unsurprising the amount of people suffering with stress and anxiety. Social distancing, self-isolating and fear of the unknown are all major factors that can subject people to feeling lonely and isolated.

It’s so important to address these feelings without pushing them to the back of your mind, so we have put together 5 essential tips to manage your feelings, look after your mental health and give you back a sense of control.

Maintain a structure and routine

If you’ve gotten used to working from home, been furloughed or have unfortunately been made redundant, it’s so important to keep your days structured and to stick to a routine. Going to sleep and waking up at the same time each day is a great way to improve your health and your sleeping pattern. Eating well and exercising is also an effective way to keep active and maintain a healthy routine.

Seek accurate information from legitimate sources

While it’s important to keep up to date on the latest updates and government advice, try to limit the amount of time you spend watching or reading the news. Consuming too much information especially from misleading sources, can cause you to feel overwhelmed or confused. Only check official sources as and when you need to, such as the Gov.uk, the 

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