Standard calendared vinyls and polyesters are rated for no more than 2 years outdoors. Cast vinyls, which are used heavily in signmaking and outdoor graphics, are typically rated for 3-5 years. Back to top of page 15. For example, Teflon is the lowest surface energy plastic in general use. Plastics that require adhesives specifically designed for low surface energies are Polystyrene, Polyethylene and Polypropylene, among others.
Textured surfaces require higher adhesive coat weights to fill the hills and valleys.
In all cases, be sure to specify the texture and the material on which the label is to be applied. E-mail Webmaster .