EVV Print Graphics Glossary

Weeding refers to a process in cut vinyl graphics production where excess material is removed from the backing between the cut vinyl artwork. This is done with pre-coloured cut vinyl for decals, stickers, lettering or graphics that are printed and then cut-to-shape.

Window film is a thin laminate film that can be installed to the interior or exterior of glass surfaces. There are many different grades, shades, colours, and thicknesses of available window films built to offer solutions to a variety of challenges such as; for aesthetics, advertising, decorative, signage, privacy, light control, safety, auto wrapping and other applications. It has the properties of clarity, tensile strength, dimensional stability, and ability to accept a variety of surface-applied or embedded treatments. Window film is normally installed by professional service companies as there are many inherent challenges, but DIY installations are possible on smaller scale projects.

A type of hoarding where the windows are blocked off during the construction process and are used as a type of short term advertising, usually with a ‘coming soon’ message for new tenants. This can be a large format vinyl print material for longer term use and construction, or papered windows for a shorter term and more economical application.

The function of a word processor that breaks lines of text automatically so that they stay within the page or column margins. Line breaks created by wordwrap are called soft returns.

The process of using an adhesive vinyl film to cover a surface creating a new paint-like finish overtop. It often refers to automotive wraps but can also be doors, window frames and other objects. The wrapping process is reversible and can preserve the surface finish underneath from abrasion and fading. It developed in the 90’s when the technology of conformable materials emerged. It has continued to progress through the improvement of pressure-sensitive and bubble free adhesives and over laminates.

An acronym for "what you see is what you get". In computing, a WYSIWYG editor is a system in which content (text and graphics) can be edited in a form closely resembling its appearance when printed or displayed as a finished product, such as a printed document, web page, or slide presentation.