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How To improve your canvas print with unique printing technology

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The printed finish for canvas can differ on the bases of the printing technique used while printing. The
finish can vary from matte to gloss with a protective layer on the surface.

Description
Captured images are always important for preserving your memories with your loved ones. Canvas
prints of these pictures are unique for getting the memories printed in a hard form. This type of printing
is famous due to the visual appeal they give, as the canvas is made up of fabric or hemp which is of a
rough surface and the printing technique for them creates the finish to be very appealing. The printed
finish is more like a painting as it gives a premium look to the printed picture. Different techniques used
for printing can give different types of finishes on the surface of the canvas, from glossy latex to matte
solvent, the finish can be unique just like printing techniques for it.

Introduction
Pictures and snaps of your loved ones are always important for keeping the memory alive with you.
Getting all your pictures printed and hanging them on the walls of your living space is a great way of
enhancing the aesthetics of your home. Whether you want to highlight your walls with pictures of a
family vacation or your high school memories, canvas prints are always there to live up your living
space with an artistic touch. You can utilize this way of printing to display your message with your
favorite pictures in a unique way. These prints are widely available in many shapes and sizes, and you
can easily get prints of your memories on the size of your preference. They are also unique in nature
as the main printing fabric is made up of durable sheets of cotton, hemp or Lenin and they give
unique visual appearance when some image is printed on them, as the textured surface of these
fabrics gives a unique artistic matte finish which enhances the overall visual appeal. The final print on
these fabrics looks exactly like the reproduction of an artistic oil or acrylic painting. The finish of these
printing products depend upon the style of printing technique selected, there are many types of
printers used to print these sheets since 1990 when this type of printing first appeared in the market.
From start, this type of printing was mainly associated with dye sublimation or inkjet print processes
but with the advancement in technology, now there are many techniques to print these canvases
according to the need for finishing on the surface. From matte to gloss or satin, the finishing of the
canvas can depend upon the style of printing technique you use while the process.

Aqueous based printing technique


As the name says it all, this printing technique consists of primary mixing water-based dyes and
pigments for best image quality as a canvas absorbs the water efficiently. This printing technique gives
a durable print than dye inks. This is now widely used in printing shops due to its superior UV
reflection capacity which is necessary for indoor use of this canvas. This style of printing technique
gives unique esthetics to the final product as the aqueous coating on the textured surface gives more
look of painting rather than printing. Finishes in this technique also vary in accordance with the type
of pigment used while printing. This technique provides pure colors and long-lasting nature, the
coating on the final product also safeguards the surface from external environmental factors and
make it resistant to cracks on the surface.

Latex layout technique


This Printing Technology was first brought by HP printers which are first of a kind to print high-quality
latex ink on the canvas sheets. The printed quality of this ink is superior to aqueous-based pigments as
there is no need to coat the surface after printing for its durability. The ink itself coats the surface of
the canvas with the latex coating making it scratch resistance and environmentally friendly. With this
type of technique, the canvas can be printed high speeds without compromising the quality of finish,
this technique also allows canvases to be printed in larger widths with greater details. This type of
printing can be preferred by the client according to the need and lighting conditions of the indoor
space where the canvas has to be hanged.

Solvent solutions
When this technique first arrived on the scene, it enabled new possibilities for printing on the canvas.
This made it easy for the printers to print a more durable coating on the surface of the canvas as this
type of ink penetrates the surface with a chemical reaction, making the impression to be permanent
and visually appealing. The quality of this printing is also resistance against weather and water
damage. The printing quality is of great durability and details are high which makes it technically
superior for prints which are mainly for outdoor use.

Sublimation printing
Canvas Printing with sublimation ink is the oldest technique in the market. This technique uses
sublimation paper printed with the main image in the inverse, the sublimation paper is then put on
the canvas and is applied with heat which enables the ink to vaporize and shift on the main canvas
screen. The utilization of heat makes it to be durable in nature as the ink is totally absorbed by the
fabric of canvas which can then be framed according to the client's desire. The utilization of this
makes the print to be of high quality and durable nature. The print can be framed as liked, frameless
print or coated with acrylic sheets, one can be framed in style of choice.

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