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Comparison Charts
Point of Purchase (POP) & Display ( signage) |
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White Foamcore |
Black Foamcore |
Non-memory Foamcore |
Bio Foamcore |
Flame Resist Foamcore |
Color Foamcore |
JetBoard |
Heat Activate Foamcore |
Self-adhesive Foamcore |
Acid Free Foamcore |
Archival Foamcore |
Gatorboard White |
Gatorboard Black |
Ultraboard |
Sintra |
Plasticore |
Envirocor |
Falcon |
Bioboard |
Litho Lamination |
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Roller Laminator |
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Hanging Signs |
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Outdoor Use |
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Painting |
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Exhibit Booths |
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Vinyl Lettering / Graphics |
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Three-Dimensional Displays |
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Screen Printing |
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Direct Printing – Flatbed |
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Mounting Needlecraft |
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Mounting Photo Papers |
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Mounting Prints |
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Mounting Digital Media |
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Mounting Posters |
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Photographic and Digital Imaging |
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Applications |
White Foamcore |
Black Foamcore |
Non-memory Foamcore |
Bio Foamcore |
Flame Resist Foamcore |
Color Foamcore |
JetBoard |
Heat Activate Foamcore |
Self-adhesive Foamcore |
Acid Free Foamcore |
Archival Foamcore |
Gatorboard White |
Gatorboard Black |
Ultraboard |
Sintra |
Plasticore |
Envirocor |
Falcon |
Bioboard |
Litho Lamination |
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Roller Laminator |
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Hanging Signs |
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Outdoor Use |
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Conservation Photos |
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Museum Exhibits & Displays |
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Hinging Artwork |
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Wide or Large Format Printing |
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Vinyl Lettering / Graphics |
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Mounting Prints |
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Mounting Posters |
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Framing |
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Applications |
White Foamcore |
Black Foamcore |
Non-memory Foamcore |
Bio Foamcore |
Flame Resist Foamcore |
Color Foamcore |
JetBoard |
Heat Activate Foamcore |
Self-adhesive Foamcore |
Acid Free Foamcore |
Archival Foamcore |
Gatorboard White |
Gatorboard Black |
Ultraboard |
Sintra |
Plasticore |
Envirocor |
Falcon |
Bioboard |
Litho Lamination |
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Cold Roll Adhesive |
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Dry Mounting |
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Vacuum Press |
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Roller Laminator |
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Hinging Artwork |
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Mounting Needlecraft |
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Mounting Photo Papers |
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Mounting Prints |
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Mounting Digital Media |
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Mounting Posters |
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Features - Point of Purchase, Photography, Framing |
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Features |
White Foamcore |
Black Foamcore |
Non-memory Foamcore |
Bio Foamcore |
Flame Resist Foamcore |
Color Foamcore |
JetBoard |
Heat Activate Foamcore |
Self-adhesive Foamcore |
Acid Free Foamcore |
Archival Foamcore |
Gatorboard White |
Gatorboard Black |
Ultraboard |
Sintra |
Plasticore |
Envirocor |
Falcon |
Bioboard |
Library of congress standards |
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Passes Photo Activity Test |
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No Ground Wood |
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No Alum Rosin Sizing |
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Lignin Free |
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High Tack or Repositional |
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Reduces Mounting Time |
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Cleaner then Spray Adhesive |
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Low Activation Temperature |
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Available in Oversized Sizes |
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Available w/ black foam |
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Smooth Surface |
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Heavy Duty Liners |
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Durable Surface |
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Resin Impregnated Veneer Surface |
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Clay-Coated Paper Surface |
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Die Cutable |
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Light Weight |
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Cuts Easily |
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Dent Resistant - Point of Purchase, Photography, Framing |
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Dent Resistant |
White Foamcore |
Black Foamcore |
Non-memory Foamcore |
Bio Foamcore |
Flame Resist Foamcore |
Color Foamcore |
JetBoard |
Heat Activate Foamcore |
Self-adhesive Foamcore |
Acid Free Foamcore |
Archival Foamcore |
Gatorboard White |
Gatorboard Black |
Ultraboard |
Sintra |
Plasticore |
Envirocor |
Falcon |
Bioboard |
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Warp Resistant - Point of Purchase, Photography, Framing |
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Warp Resistant |
White Foamcore |
Black Foamcore |
Non-memory Foamcore |
Bio Foamcore |
Flame Resist Foamcore |
Color Foamcore |
JetBoard |
Heat Activate Foamcore |
Self-adhesive Foamcore |
Acid Free Foamcore |
Archival Foamcore |
Gatorboard White |
Gatorboard Black |
Ultraboard |
Sintra |
Plasticore |
Envirocor |
Falcon |
Bioboard |
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