EVENT MATERIALS LIST
At Big Image Systems we understand that in the world of live events, time is money. After months of prep, you have 5 trades on the same clock and one chance to pull it all together on the show floor and blow them away. One minute saved here can be spent somewhere else. Big, bold prints from Big Image Systems can make a statement like nothing else. Big Image Systems offers printing, hardware and project management expertise to let you think outside of the box, with time saving tools you wont find anywhere else including;
- Soft Vibrant printing up to 40′ x 160′.
- The ground-breaking Translight double-sided effects printing.
- The easy to install ground-based FlexiT System to transform intimate venues.
- Our innovative Kedar System that offers fast cost-effective new ways to hang your walls.
- SEG Systems from simple light boxes to entire structures skinned with our large format prints.
- Experienced Project Managers and installation support.
While we can offer hundreds of textiles for any market, the list below highlights what we have come to see as the most requested materials in the world of live events.
Printing and hardware options from Big Image Systems weigh less, take up less space, and take less people to install. Think BIG.
MATERIALS FOR LIVE EVENTS
SAMBA (FRONTLIT/BACKLIT)
A medium-weight fabric used for backlighting and SEG frame applications. The tight weave and surface coating reduce the risk of hot spots. Also an excellent choice for front-lighting.
Thread: Polyester Max Seamless Printing Size: 10’ H x 300′ W Weight: 5.75 oz/yd² Machine: UV FR: B1 Ship/Storage: May be folded
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TREVIRA VOILE
The most sheer fabric in our inventory, allowing 80-90% bleed-through from front to back. Without front lighting, Voile will appear less vivid in a well-lit space; the lightness of the material is best when a sheer, translucent appearance is required.
Thread: Polyester Max Seamless Printing Size: 16’H x 40’W Weight: 1.33 oz/yd² Machine: Infinitus Jr FR: NFPA 701 Ship/Storage: Should be transported rolled or softly folded
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TREVIRA 147
A natural-looking gauze-like material, a favorite for sheer panels with an airy feel. Trevira is a great material for room dividers, translucent signage and banners.
Thread: Polyester Max Seamless Printing Size: 16’H x 40’W Weight: 2.9 oz/yd² Machine: Infinitus Jr FR: NFPA 701 Ship/Storage: Should be transported rolled or softly folded
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FLAG CLOTH
Another of our sheer offerings. Bleed-through on this material from front to back is estimated between 70-80%. Has a slight sheen on the surface. This material prints dye sublimation with rich color and high resolution. Performs great as a room divider when some translucency is required.
Thread: Polyester Max Seamless Printing Size: 10’H X 135’W Weight: 3.24 oz/yd² Machine: Dye Sub FR: B1 Ship/Storage: May be loosely folded
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ECO SATIN
Eco Satin is printed dye sublimation with high resolution and saturation. A luxurious look and feel, often a choice for high-end interior applications. The material is light-weight and flows, making it ideal for kabuki drops.
Thread: Polyester Max Seamless Printing Size: 10’H x 135′ Weight: 4.13 oz/yd² Machine: Dye Sub FR: B1, M1 Ship/Storage: May be folded
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ROLLTEX – MEDIUM
The Rolltex family of is easily our most popular event fabric line. This medium-weight knit fabric prints dye sublimation with high saturation and resolution. Rolltex Medium is a little thicker than Rolltex 229 making it less translucent.
Thread: Polyester Max Seamless Printing Size: 10’H x 235’W Weight: 6.49 oz/yd² Machine: Dye Sub FR: B1 Ship/Storage: May be folded
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ROLLTEX – 229
A light-weight knit fabric for small backdrops and the event market, printed dye sublimation at 10’ and below. This material is suggested when there is minimal back lighting. Perfect for FlexiT.
Thread: Polyester Max Seamless Printing Size: 10’H x 135’W Weight: 6.10 oz/yd² Machine: Dye Sub FR: NFPA 701 Ship/Storage: May be folded
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ROLLTEX – WIDE
Our Rolltex line of fabric is the standard-bearer of our technology. This material is a dimensionally stable knit fabric often used for backdrops, especially for events with printing needed over 10’ wide. Wrinkled Resistant, foldable.
Thread: Polyester Max Seamless Printing Size: 16’H x 135’W Weight: 6.19 oz/yd² Machine: Infinitus Jr FR: B1 FR Ship/Storage: May be folded
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SRETCHTEX
Stretchtex is another leader among our event/backdrop materials. Slight 2-way stretch, (though excessive stretching can warp the image). Recommended when something thicker than Rolltex Wide is required. Excellent for wrapping flat and curved Structures and frames.
Thread: Polyester Max Seamless Printing Size: 12’H x 33’W Weight: 9.17 oz/yd² Machine: Infinitus Jr FR: B1 Ship/Storage: May be folded
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CLOTH 201 HzN
Cloth 201 HzN has a tighter weave than its predecessor Cloth 201 which reduces the risk for hot spots when backlit. This fabric is matte making it very easy to light. Cloth 201 HzN is printed on our 40’ wide Infinitus printer allowing us to print up to 40’ by 160’ seamless.
Thread: Cotton Max Seamless Printing Size: 40’H x 160’W Weight: 8.26 oz/yd² Machine: Infinitus FR: NFPA 70 Ship/Storage: May be folded
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MUSLIN 125
Muslin 125 is an open-weave 100% cotton fabric somewhere between Cloth 201 HzN and Sharkstooth in translucency. A good alternative to Sheers when you need translucent pieces over 16′ seamless where total opacity is not needed.
Thread: Cotton Max Seamless Printing Size: 40’H x 160’W Weight: 2.06 oz/yd² Machine: Infinitus FR: B1 Ship/Storage – May be Folded
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P.A. MESH
An indoor/outdoor speaker-cover material. The material has an open weave allowing sound to pass through. PA Mesh can also be used as a ceiling cover to accommodate sprinkler systems but recommend having a sample tested by a local fire Marshall.
Thread: Polyester Max Seamless Printing Size: 10’H x 135’W Weight: 4.57 oz/yd² Machine: Dye Sub FR: B1 Ship/Storage – Should be rolled or loosely folded
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ARTIST HEAVY
Artist Heavy is a predecessor to Terra Light. Print quality, both for front lit and in backlit mode on our UV printer is very high. Not as soft as Terra Light ,creases more easily so it must be shipped rolled making larger pieces more difficult to install.
Thread: Polyester Max Seamless Printing Size: 16’H x 65’W Weight: 8.55 oz/yd² Machine: UV FR: B1 Ship/Storage: Must be rolled
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STOPLIGHT 193 – DOUBLE-SIDED
Stoplight 193 is an opaque material that can be printed double-sided. Pantone C colors can be harder to match due to the layered. Stoplight 193 must be shipped rolled, so for printed pieces over 8’ shipping timelines can stretch out to 8-10 days.
Thread: Polyester Max Seamless Printing Size: 10’H x 50’W Weight: 9.44 oz/yd² Machine: UV FR: NFPA 701 Ship/Storage: Must be rolled
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STOPLIGHT 196
Stoplight 196 is a liner material that can be printed up to 16’ W. As an alternative to Stoplight 193 the grey backing can also prevent the requirement of adding a liner. This material must be shipped rolled, so allow for up to 8-10 days for delivery for prints over 8’.
Thread: Polyester Max Seamless Printing Size: 16’H x 145’W Weight: 9.73 oz/yd² Machine: UV FR: B1 Ship/Storage: Must be rolled
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STOPLIGHT 199
Stoplight 199 is the premier material for events. With a 100% opaque black backing, and capable of printing to 16 feet (5m) seamless. Lightweight, foldable and using hi-res UV and Dye Sub printing, Stoplight 199 is a multi-purpose substrate for events, meetings and more.Thread: Polyester Max Seamless Printing Size: 16’H x 145’W Weight: 6.02 oz/yd² Machine: UV / Dye Sub FR: ASTM Ship/Storage: Can be folded.
GROUND CLOTH
A new flooring option offered by Big Image. Unlike heavy-weight canvas that can move underfoot without glue, this rubber-backed option will normally stay in place. Tape can be also used. Surface of this material is very high-end/natural in appearance. Not intended for long term use with pedestrian traffic.
Thread: Cotton w/ Rubber Backing Max Seamless Print Size: 77”W x 145’L Weight: 20.65 oz/yd² Machine: UV FR: B1 Ship/Storage: May be Folded
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SOFT CARPET
Soft Carpet is a great material for events and theatre. Compared to other carpets in the market our material prints deeper into the surface for a richer saturation. Soft carpets can be cut to custom shapes using our computer-controlled cutting machines. Not for permanent installations.
Thread: Polyester Max Seamless Print Size: 77”W x 70’L Weight: 9.44 oz/yd² Machine: Infinitus Jr FR: B1 Ship/Storage: Must be Rolled
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EVENT FLOOR
A Good All-Purpose flooring for stage, with a smooth printed surface, UV cured and water resistant. Like our other flooring products, Event Floor is for short-term use only. Just like Soft Carpet it can be cut into custom shapes.
Material: PVC Max Seamless Printing Size: 77”W x 60’L Weight: 39.52 oz/yd² Machine: UV FR: B1 Ship/Storage: Must be Rolled or shipped/stored flat.
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ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR LIGHITNG FABRIC BACKDROPS
Ambient Lighting Conditions
When hanging any fabric backdrop, it is best to ensure that ambient venue light, particularly light behind the print, be reduced or eliminated with masking. This will ensure that any rear elements to be revealed do not “ghost” through to the face of the drop once everything is front lit.
Big Image Systems offers Blockout for situations where you need to “blockout” ambient light from behind.
Ask for a quote on a liner when you contact us. You may not need it but it’s a good idea to consider the cost just in case.
Seamless Printing Sizes
We have listed the seamless printing sizes for your reference. Keep in mind that there can be factors that could effect this dimension. particularly when printing images with a lot of single color.
It’s a good idea to always speak to your sales rep about your prints and design ideas. We can walk you through the details, offer alternatives, and work to make sure your vision is realized.
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