Dupont Tyvek banner media / large format media is made from authentic Dupont Tyvek Graphics material. Dupont™ Tyvek® banner media is used in wide format printing or large format printing of signs and banners where the light weight, high strength, and water resistant qualities of Tyvek® are important. Its brilliant white color helps create high impact banners with stunning graphics. Tyvek® is also the one of the few banner media materials that is recyclable. Material Concepts is a leading authorized supplier of Tyvek® banner media rolls for many uses and applications. Tyvek® banners are used as the ink jet media of choice instead of scrim vinyl banners in many large format printing applications.

Tyvek® Banner Media from Material Concepts - 10 mil thickness, Custom Roll Lengths up to 150 feet

Material Concepts provides 10 mil thick Tyvek® banner media, while competitors typically offer Tyvek® banner material with 7 to 9 mil thickness. And only Material Concepts offers custom roll lengths up to 150 feet at various widths.

Features of Tyvek® Banner Media

High strength to weight ratio for banner printing media
Water-resistant surface
Scratch resistant
Easy to tape, stitch or add grommets for hanging
Uses less ink for printing
Brilliant for graphics
Durable
Lightweight
Unaffected by temperature extremes
Resistant to pollution effects
Used to create lightfast graphic designs
Good large format media / wide format inkjet media
Recyclable

Applications for Wide Format / Large Format Printed Tyvek® Banners

Here are some of the many ways that inkjet media printing shops are seeing customers use Tyvek® banner media in large format printing:

Dupont Tyvek banner media / large format media can be used for printing maps.

Outdoor and indoor banners
Outdoor and indoor signs
Screen printed scenery
Trade show banners
Point of Purchase (POP) displays / Retail displays
Maps
Murals
Many more!

Tyvek® Banner Roll Sizes - Ink Jet Banner Media

Material Concepts offers Tyvek® banner rolls in these standard size rolls:

24″ wide × 60 foot length
36″ wide × 60 foot length
50″ wide × 60 foot length

Tyvek® Banner Installation, How to Properly Install a Tyvek® Banner

Some tips on hanging a Tyvek® banner:

Folding over corners will increase the durability of banners and reduce corner tearing
Use high-tack double-sided banner tape for greater strength
Grommets or adhesive grommet tabs should always be placed through two layers of Tyvek®

For more information on installing Tyvek® banners, refer to Tyvek® Banner Finishing Recommendations (PDF)

Compare Inkjet Banner Media made with Dupont™ Tyvek® with Scrim Vinyl Banner Media

Signs and banners printed on Inkjet Banner Media made with Dupont™ Tyvek® combine the characteristics of durable, lightweight signage at an affordable cost. When compared to vinyl and polypropylene sign media, Dupont™ Tyvek® provides optimum levels of strength and basis weight for dynamic, high-performance signage that makes sure the sign's message gets noticed and stays noticed.

Inkjet Banner Media made
with Dupont™ Tyvek® Scrim Vinyl Banner Media

Weight Light Heavy

Strength Strong Strong

Strength to Weight ratio High Low

Aqueous Inks Yes Yes

Solvent-based Inks Soon Yes

Recyclable Yes No

Technical Properties of Material Concepts’ Tyvek® Banner Media

Material	HDPE
Gauge	10 =/-2 mil
Weight	140 g/m²
Opacity	> 96
Whiteness	> 120(CIE)
Printer/Ink Compatibility	Encad, ColorSpan, Hewlett-Packard, Mimaki, Roland, Mutoh and Epson Series dye and pigment-based inks. The cutting mechanism should be disabled when printing on this material. Use only with aqueous or water-based inks. Not for use with solvent-based inks.
Software Settings	When using this material with Encad GO inks, utilize the UCR (Under Color Removal) technique that replaces composite black (CMY) with the appropriate amount of black ink. To optimize print quality, printers should be set for the highest print quality and media selection should be "heavy coated." Ink coverage up to 350% is recommended.
Color Matching	For the best and most consistent results, a profile should be created using an external color calibrator in conjunction with your RIP and color matching software.
Light Fastness	The fading time of ink jet ink is a direct result of the inks that you choose to use and the environment where the print is displayed. All dye-based inks fade noticeably under direct sunlight and in interior applications where direct sunlight may fall on the image and/or where fluorescent or other UV producing lighting is present. Certain UV enhanced inks, pigment-based inks and certain UV inhibiting laminates will extend the time duration of the fading process inherent with all ink jet inks. Contact the ink manufacturer to determine suitability for any application.
Water Resistance and Surface Protection	To obtain a high degree of water resistance, use only pigmented ink. Allow the print to dry for 24 hours before exposing to moisture. Lamination is not required. Ink saturation over 250% can affect the water fast properties and show ink bleed. Dye-based inks will yield good color gamut, but bleeding may occur when the image gets wet. Over laminating dye-based ink will not eliminate image bleed, unless the material is completely sealed to a non-porous surface. To avoid perforating the laminate, use banner tape instead of sewing (see below). Dirt and stains cannot be cleaned from the imaged surface and the surface can be damaged from excessive folding or creasing.
Tape	Banner tape can be used and is preferred to sewing.
Grommeting	Grommets should be placed in the hemline along the length of the banner so that the grommet is through two layers. Corner grommets should be placed where the length and width hems cross, so that the grommet is through four layers. A reinforced corner is also recommended to increase durability.
Optimal Service Environment	For printing: 60-80°F, 50% Relative Humidity.
Handling Recommendations	Due to the absorptive nature of the coating, you should avoid touching the coated surface of the material. It is always recommended that cotton gloves be used when handling ink jet coated materials. Rolls are supplied with the coated side facing out.
Ideal Storage Conditions	70°F (21 °C), 50% Relative Humidity (a controlled environment is recommended); store in original packaging.
Shelf Life	Greater than 1 year from ship date when stored in proper conditions.
Durability	In outdoor use, Tyvek® banners will last approximately 3 months, depending on weather conditions.

Dupont Tyvek banner media is a recyclable and printable large format media. Cautions
Tyvek® is slippery and should not be used in applications where it is walked upon. Tyvek® should not be used near heat, flames, sparks, or in explosive environments.

Tyvek® MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet

Sewing Tyvek®

For information on how to sew Tyvek®, refer to Tyvek® Sewing Instructions (PDF)

Tyvek® Roll or Role?

Some searchers for this product call it a Tyvek® role, but the proper terminology is Tyvek® roll for this Tyvek® banner material.

Material Concepts - Your Tyvek® Banner Rolls Supplier

Material Concepts is a leading supplier and distributor of Tyvek® banner media rolls and large format media / wide format printing inkjet media because of:

Customer service
Knowledgeable Tyvek® Specialists
Access to DuPont Technical Support
Fast order turnaround
Product quality
Standard and custom sizes

Contact Material Concepts

Tyvek® is a registered trademark of DuPont™ for its brand of protective material.