The New Black
A new way to print on black PVC
The solid bright white surface of SINTRA ECLIPSE allows for superior printing capabilities with black SINTRA, saving time and costs by eliminating the need for laminating or flood coating prior to printing. It retains all of the premium qualities that SINTRA provides including rigidity and durability, light weight, superior dent and scratch resistance, and easy fabrication.
Material Composition
SINTRA ECLIPSE is comprised of moderately expanded, closed-cell black polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in a homogeneous sheet with a bright white solid PVC facer. Made in the USA.
Advantages with SINTRA® ECLIPSE
- Bright white facer over standard black SINTRA allows for superior printing capabilities
- Eliminates the need for laminating or flood coating
- Consistent bright white surface and sheet thickness
- Can be V-cut and folded using the solid, flexible facer
- Heat formable for dramatic, 3-dimensional displays
- Light weight yet rigid and durable
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Superior dent and scratch resistance
- Easily machinable using wood and foam board fabrication techniques
Recommended Applications
Below are some of the more common applications for which SINTRA® ECLIPSE provides a solution. While these are frequent uses for our material, we love to see the unique applications designers & artists come up with!
- POP / POS Displays Medium-term application life
- Exhibits & Kiosks Medium-term application life
- Interior Signage & Displays Medium-term application life
- Exterior Signage & Displays Medium-term application life
- Store & Interior Design Medium-term application life
- Hanging Signage Medium-term application life
- Window Displays Short-term application life
- Promotional Campaigns Medium-term application life
- 3-Dimensional Displays Medium-term application life
- Shop-Fitting Medium-term application life
- Retail Fixtures Medium-term application life
- Dimensional Letters Medium-term application life
Recommended Fabrication Methods
Thanks to over 40 years of manufacturing experience, we are able to provide general fabrication guidelines and best practices that have been successful with our materials.”
- Mounting Cold mounting techniques only
- Repositioning Vinyl
- Digital Printing
- Screen Printing
- Painting
- Knife Cutting 3 mm may be cut with a knife or blade
- Saw Cutting
- Routing
- Die Cut/Punch 3mm may be die cut
- Forming Curves
Gauges, Colors & Sheet Sizes
| Gauges and Colors | Stock Sheet Sizes |
|---|---|
| 3mm - Bright White over black | 48” x 96” |
| 6mm - Bright White over black | 48” x 96” |
| 12.7mm - Bright White over black | 48” x 96” |
Downloads
3A Product Brochure
06/06/2022
3A Composites Product Guide
PDF 02/13/2018
Application "Quick Guide"
PDF 10/20/2019
Fabrication "Quick Guide"
PDF 02/29/2024
Product Sheet - SINTRA® Collection
PDF 02/03/2021
SINTRA® - Retail Signage
04/21/2020
Cleaning & Disinfecting Guidelines - SINTRA®, DIBOND® & LUMEX® G
04/03/2020
Fabrication Guide - SINTRA®
PDF 10/20/2019
SINTRA® SDS
PDF 03/16/2018
SINTRA® Eclipse Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
05/01/2018Videos
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