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59 www.signlink.co.uk Issue 261 - October / November 2025 films are “ideal for transforming spaces quickly and cost-effectively, with minimal disruption.” “For vehicle wraps,” he continues, “Fedrigoni's C50 Ultimate Slide & Tack provides a highly conformable cast vinyl with a micro-textured, bubble-free adhesive, ensuring smooth and fast application.” Davis points to recent advancements such as slideable adhesives and enhanced repositionability as being key to the development of the sector, facilitating easier application and therefore increasing speed and the barrier for entry. “Fedrigoni's C50 Ultimate Slide & Tack exemplifies these improvements,” he comments, “offering low initial tack and excellent repositionability.” Explaining the film in more detail, Davis says: “This digital cast print wrap vinyl is highly conformable and features a micro-textured, bubble-free adhesive. It's compatible with solvent, latex, and UV printing, making it versatile for various vehicle wrapping projects. “There's now also a much larger and broader selection of finishes including matt, gloss, iridescent, and satin, allowing for more creative designs, and enhanced manufacturing processes which have made high-quality wraps more cost-effective without compromising quality.” When asked if there are further innovations in wrap materials on the horizon, Davis replies with an emphatic “yes!” He continues: “At All Print Supplies, we collaborate closely with manufacturers to stay at the forefront of industry innovations. With over 40 years in the business, we are committed to bringing the latest advancements in wrapping materials to our customers, ensuring they have access to cutting-edge products that meet evolving market demands.” Right Tools for the Job Another company well-versed in the world of wrapping tools is Signgeer, a trade supplier of performance tools and equipment. Speaking about the increasing popularity of wrapping, Louise Gardener, director of Signgeer, says that signage companies are being driven to wrapping due to the increased need to diversify and overcome the challenges presented by ecommerce and AI. Speaking about its latest wrapping products and people’s outlook of wrapping, Gardener says: “Wrapping is a generic term for what is now a vast industry that describes an array of installs from vehicle wraps to architectural wraps, to paint protection films and so much more. We have many purpose-built products such as the brand Trim Wizard PLUS+, a tweak on design of The Original Trim Wizard by Wizard Pro Tools. With this installers can not only trim clean consistent cuts with even borders every time but also cut perfect 45-degree corners for wrapping around. “Similarly, the AeroBlade created by US installer Mike Norng, solves a simple problem of being able to cut coloured films with an even border when the edge of vehicle panels is obscured. Both examples remove the guess work, making installs more efficient and produce a better finish.” When it comes to changes in products, Gardener also emphasises the changes that have taken place regarding preparation and aftercare products, saying that the right products can make “all the difference” when it comes to installs and enhanced turnarounds. “The new Wax is Dead range covers all of this [installs and turnarounds] with its well formulated vehicle foams and shampoos, including the specially designed Wrap & PPF Ceramic Coating to help protect your film for up to two years with a single coat.” When it comes to how the sector evolves, Gardener believes ecommerce will play a large part in the evolution of wrapping, especially architectural wrapping, which will always require that particular skillset and is becoming increasingly popular due to its sustainable attributes. Gardener adds: “The variety of colours and finishes of architectural wrap films is ever growing as are the tools available to installers of these films. We feel this hasn’t reached its limits and will continue to offer new opportunities for expansion and increased revenue for sign companies both existing and new for years to come.” Regardless of what can be achieved in the future, the most important part of getting a job right today is having the right tools and techniques at your disposal. “Purchasing a custom tool should be considered a long-term investment for the installer to improve on the time it takes to do the job and the finish it produces,” says Gardener, who adds: “The finish offered will also dictate what can be charged for the job and the time saving element will help to increase profits.” As evident by those mentioned in this article, having the right products and knowledge is vitally important, and understanding the market and the options available, will not only help you as an installer, but help your business appear professional, knowledgeable, and ready for any challenge. WRAPPING TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS | JONATHAN PERT The LX Hausys BENIF interior films range is available in over 400 designs including timber, metal, and stone 400 ▲SPACE Architectural Interiors are official distributors of the LX Hausys BENIF films range ▼Signgeer recommends the new Wax Is Dead Wrap & PPF 2.0 Ceramic Coating Pack for effective aftercare

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