KernowJet KlearWipe and WallSharK are two new products that 100% match the company’s strategy of providing helpful solutions for the sign and printing industry.
KlearWipe is a long-term clear dry-erase lamination film with a very innovative surface, specially developed for long term dry-erase usage. Focus was set on guaranteeing perfect writability with all types of whiteboard markers as well as offering suitability for liquid chalk markers and opening new application opportunities for the film.
Of course, the cleanability was another main topic and markers can always be erased without damaging the film and leaving any ghosting. It is manufactured with a new adhesive designed for lamination on UV-cured inks (along with all the other inks) and for manual wet-application. It is compliant with the EN Standards EN71-3: 2013 which is required for toy safety. KlearWipe will be offered in 1372 and 1524mm widths.
WallSharK is a new film for wallcoverings. It is self-adhesive, PVC-free, slightly textured, very stable and scratch resistant – it will not shrink even after longer application, and enables perfectly invisible butt-joint applications. The coating will offer excellent colour gamut options for all types of wide format inks. The 170µm film was developed from a very successful floor-graphics film FloorSharK using the same shark-skin ink-receptive technology.
The adhesive is designed for internal smooth walls, with an emphasis of a good adhesion and suitability on most wall paints and lacquers. The stability of the material is very forgiving and will certainly not distort or stretch when there’s a need for repositioning during the application of the material. WallSharK will be offered in 1372 and 1524mm widths.
These new products will be exhibited at FESPA Munich this year. Upcoming FESPA events include FESPA Africa, the region’s largest, focused exhibition for wide format digital printing, screen printing, garment decoration and textile printing, which is co-located with Sign Africa and Africa Print – the region’s leading events for the signage and printing industry – as well as Africa LED and Modern Marketing. The event is taking place from 11-13 September 2019 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg.
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