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It’s true that businesses today need to do more to capture the attention of buyers inside and outside their stores, as well as at trade shows and other events where a great new client can make or break your year. That’s because shoppers are more fickle than ever with their attention, and decades of generic advertising means that regular signage doesn’t work the way it used to. 

But if you’re looking for a great new way to capture the attention of potential patrons while reaffirming your brand’s logo with some kind of promotion or call to action, you need a new tool in that tired toolbox of drumming up interest. The good news is that one of the best ways to capture attention today is with Silicone Edge Graphics and Framing or Light Box Systems, also known as SEG fabric signage and advertising. The fabric graphic prints are vibrant, capture the eye and can make an image pop in a way that looks more like a modern 4k TV than signage of the past.

When backlit, prints also look similar to the vibrant phone screens your customers are looking at day in and day out, and that can give you a fighting chance to call their attention in your establishment, or at least to tell them of a great new product or promotion in a bold and dramatic new way. They’re kind of like the backlit signs of old, except they use modern and powerful LEDs instead of fragile light bulbs, and they can be easily swapped out by simply replacing the cloth graphic face.

Aluminum SEG extrusions give a modern and sleek feel, which is great for brick-and-mortar businesses of all types, from retail stores to bars and restaurants. During operating hours, the graphics can call attention, yet you can easily turn off the lights when you’re closed — or leave it on 24/7 for passive advertising at all hours of the day or night.

On or off, your SEG graphics will always look great in the frame, but because they’re so easy to swap in and out, you can shift your branding or call attention to something new whenever you’d like. Change your graphics with the season or anytime the market shifts — you’ll always be ready with SEG extrusions at your place of business.

SEG frame or light box extrusions can be mounted on walls, hung from ceilings or attached to just about anything because of their light weight. Better yet, they can be used in free-standing frames to go just about anywhere, whether it’s calling attention to certain brands or products — or indicating your most recent promotion or sale. 

They’re also incredibly easy to work with, which means that you can swap out all your branding and signage in short order without specialized tools or a mountain of knowledge and effort. Once removed, the graphics can be easily rolled up and stored away without dominating your dwindling storage space, and that means never having to decide between fresh messaging and square footage.

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What Are Backlit SEG (Silicone Edge Graphic) Light Boxes?

To the uninitiated, a Backlit SEG Light Box and fabric graphic may look like a traditional film light box. Visually, they’re a close match, but the accurate color display and perfect tension really make these cloth panels punch far above their weight. The dye-sublimation fabric graphics are easily swapped out and look great backlit or au natural — all with a thin silicone strip that keeps everything in place around the perimeter.

The all-important groove keeps the graphics in place while the lightweight aluminum box comes together or can be disassembled and stored away in a fraction of the space and time of dealing with a rigid sign. 

The overall effect is a solid and vibrant sign that looks great day after day. To keep weight down, SEG frames are built from lightweight aluminum, which doesn’t rust or fade so you won’t have to worry about your SEG frame assembly after it goes up.

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What Are Backlit SEG (Silicone Edge Graphic) Light Boxes?

To the uninitiated, a Backlit SEG Light Box and fabric graphic may look like a traditional film light box. Visually, they’re a close match, but the accurate color display and perfect tension really make these cloth panels punch far above their weight. The dye-sublimation fabric graphics are easily swapped out and look great backlit or au natural — all with a thin silicone strip that keeps everything in place around the perimeter.

The all-important groove keeps the graphics in place while the lightweight aluminum box comes together or can be disassembled and stored away in a fraction of the space and time of dealing with a rigid sign. 

The overall effect is a solid and vibrant sign that looks great day after day. To keep weight down, SEG frames are built from lightweight aluminum, which doesn’t rust or fade so you won’t have to worry about your SEG frame assembly after it goes up.

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The Right Fit With SEG Fabrics and Frames

For those that are interested in custom signage and light boxes, SEG extrusions can be made to fit any need. Along with the fabric SEG graphics, the frames themselves make short work of setup and teardown with grooves that are precisely engineered to help the graphics easily slip on and off. SEG extrusions can be as thin as half an inch, which mimics the feel of hung art, though it’s also possible to create huge light boxes of several inches in depth to dial up the impact of your messaging with built-in lights and an impressive size that simply can’t be ignored.

With a handful of SEG frames and some great SEG graphics to match, you can update your messaging and advertising as frequently as you wish, all without missing a beat. Even awkward spaces can have a custom SEG frame built precisely to suit their need, and that makes SEG extrusions one of the most versatile and impressive signage options today.

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Why Choose SEG Over Other Graphics Options?

 

Compared to other types of common advertising or signage, SEG Fabric Graphics have a cutting-edge look that gives the impression of a high-resolution screen, especially when backlit. The SEG frames recede seamlessly into the background while keeping the attention up front and center on the advertising. That can help your messaging stand out with a clean and modern appearance that looks nothing like most traditional advertising out there.

SEG graphics are also great for taking on the road since they pack up so well and go together quickly. In fact, other types of signage don’t really travel well at all because they’re so bulky and unwieldy. Forget about costly shipping or paying exorbitant fees to fly them with you — SEG extrusions can pack up to easily travel. Once at the destination, just unfold the SEG graphics and assemble the SEG frame with common tools and you’re ready for business.

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How Do SEG Graphics Work?

The magic of SEG graphics starts with the printing process. SEG Fabric Prints use a special high resolution direct dye-sublimated printing method that prints the graphic directly to the tensioned fabric to keep all colors and vibrancy intact versus an image transfer process. On the edge of the graphic fabric is a thin and stretchy silicone strip that is sewn in to help make installation and removal a cinch. The aluminum frames themselves have unique grooves for the silicone strips to stretch and wrap over, and that creates the taught, vibrant look that is only possible with SEG extrusions.

When assembled, the effect of SEG graphics is like a solid billboard without  the weight or bulk, all while avoiding the bubbling, warping or creasing that is common with other types of signage. 

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How Do SEG Graphics Work?

The magic of SEG graphics starts with the printing process. SEG Fabric Prints use a special high resolution direct dye-sublimated printing method that prints the graphic directly to the tensioned fabric to keep all colors and vibrancy intact versus an image transfer process. On the edge of the graphic fabric is a thin and stretchy silicone strip that is sewn in to help make installation and removal a cinch. The aluminum frames themselves have unique grooves for the silicone strips to stretch and wrap over, and that creates the taught, vibrant look that is only possible with SEG extrusions.

When assembled, the effect of SEG graphics is like a solid billboard without  the weight or bulk, all while avoiding the bubbling, warping or creasing that is common with other types of signage. 

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What Types of Displays Incorporate SEG Graphics?

 

Due to their convenient aluminum extrusions, SEG Frames can do just about anything. With vibrant full-color printing, SEG Graphics can take shape as simple branding markers to humongous, full-wall branding displays that can impress their messaging on anyone that glances in their direction. Portable large backdrops and freestanding displays are all easy with SEG graphics, and that makes them just as useful in the store as they are out on the road at trade shows and expos.

But to really dial up the attention, backlit SEG frames allow you to add another dimension to your advertising, all with faithful color representation and vibrant imagery that you just can’t get with any other type of modern signage. Compared to acrylic, heavy stock paper and PVC, SEG extrusions are much easier to use and, let’s be honest, simply look much better. And when you consider that SEG graphics can be easily swapped out, stored and replaced, you’re getting much more than a new way to reach customers — you’re getting a convenient new system that works for your business, too.

How To Get the Most Out of Your SEG Fabric Graphic

From retail stores to restaurants, hotels and anywhere you need to capture people’s attention, SEG extrusions do far more than traditional signage. They work in just about any industry and business, and they can help send a message that you’re ahead of the curve instead of slowly being left behind. 

Organizations and brands that want to get the most out of their SEG graphics will do well to swap out their graphics often. In fact, you could have dozens of SEG graphics conveniently stored away in a bag or on a shelf, ready for use as the season changes or if you want to put your efforts behind a great new promotion. All it takes is a few minutes to swap out graphics, and then you’re ready for another season. 

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Better yet, the fabric and air gaps underneath can help minimize echoes and other reverberation in large and awkward spaces, as well as helping to set the mood by punctuating any kind of space. Forget about complicated lighting and ensuring that your signage is visible — backlit SEG frames can be seen in even the darkest spaces due to their powerful LEDs inside.

Benefits of SEG Fabric Graphics

 

We’ve already mentioned the many ways that SEG Fabric Prints are better than the usual suspects when it comes to in-person advertising, but let’s take another look at what you get with SEG graphics.

First and foremost, you get a crisp, clean look that is only possible with SEG fabric and frame extrusions. That’s because the fabric panels are tensioned over the aluminum frames they cover, providing a seamless, edge-to-edge look that must be seen to be believed. When off their frames, SEG graphics can be easily folded or stored away until the next use, and that means never having to worry about bending or scratching ever again.

Another benefit of SEG extrusions is that they can be made to suit your exact need. There’s no one size that fits all so you can change out SEG graphics of any size at any time for any reason. Large, awkward spaces are ideal for SEG extrusions since they can be custom-made to fit, allowing you to truly tailor your signage to the space you have available.

But don’t forget the versatility of SEG Extrusions. They can be mounted on walls, floor stands, hung from ceilings and backlit with LEDs in single or double-sided displays. They’re great as smaller boxes or huge, wall-covering behemoths — it all depends on your need and what you’re looking to get out of your SEG graphics.

For associates and managers that may not have an advanced degree in display assembly, SEG extrusions are one of the easiest bits of advertising to have in a shop or retail establishment. The frames easily go together with common tools, while the SEG graphics simply need to be stretched out over the frames to complete the look. In fact, it takes only minutes to swap out one SEG graphic for another, and they can easily be stored without worrying about folding or creasing because they’re made from soft fabric.

When it comes to the SEG frames and hardware, they’re also highly modular and adaptable to any situation or use. While SEG graphics can be swapped out in just minutes, the frames don’t take much longer to disassemble and store away. Even large, expansive frames are basically made up of four simple edges that can collapse down for safe-keeping or travel, requiring just a few convenient screws and fasteners to bring it all back together again. Inside, the lightweight LED lights  are safely secured to the frame’s edges, all in anticipation of future assembly.

Getting Started With SEG Fabric Frames and Prints

To get started with SEG, all you need is a frame, backlit or non-lit, and printed fabric graphics, then assemble it all in the final display area. You can start simple with small poster size prints and frames, or we can help concept an entire trade show booth using the same framing and fabric system. Because they’re more lightweight and more manageable than just about any other type of display, SEG extrusions are great for businesses and associates that may not have much experience with signage — and when they come together they’ll look stunning each and every time. No adhesives that bubble or scratch, no damaging prints in the process of displaying, or heavy lifting.

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When it comes to advertising and signage, SEG extrusions give business owners many opportunities with options for freestanding, wall-mounting or hanging displays. The sleek aluminum SEG frames complement the no-fuss look of SEG graphics, and to throw in one last perk, frames can even be powder coated to match your brand colors!

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Get started by contacting the SEG experts at 40 VISUALS and you’ll have the right signage for your business needs in no time at all!

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