What is Veilish?
Veilish is a self-adhesive semi-transparent polyester fabric for covering windows and other smooth surfaces.
What digital printing technologies can I use to print Veilish?
Veilish is compatible with a wide range of inkjet print technologies. Excellent results can be achieved with printers using Eco-Solvent, Latex, UV-cure and UV-gel inks.
How can I cut Veilish?
Veilish can be (kiss) cut with a variety of digital controlled flat-bed cutters. Application tape can be used to apply complex shapes. A product with a higher tack is recommended, due to the large variety of products a test before large scale use is recommended.
Do I need to clean the surface before mounting?
Prior to mounting Veilish, the surface must be thoroughly cleaned with water and ammonia or alcohol mixture and dried with a lint free cloth.
On what type of surfaces Veilish can be mounted?
Veilish can be mounted on smooth and flat surfaces such as glass, polished stainless steel and lacquered surfaces.
How can I achieve the best results when mounting larges surfaces?
The best result with a practically invisible seam can be achieved by first applying the panels to the window with an overlap and making a cut through the overlap with a sharp knife. Be sure not to damage the window. This can be prevented by first applying a strip of Veilish under the seam as a third layer. After cutting remove the excess material.
Is Veilish repositionable?
Veilish has a repositionable adhesive which means that during mounting it can be repositioned. Once mounted, do not remove the product. The adhesive will loose its strength, it may not be possible to re-apply the product.
Can Veilish be used in wet conditions?
It is not recommended to use the product in wet conditions or a high risk for condensation, it may lose its adhesive properties.
Does Veilish cause thermal stress in windows?
Under normal conditions Veilish does not cause stress in windows, however thermal stress may occur in windows when Veilish is printed with dark colours and/or with uneven exposure to direct sunlight. Very dark printed graphics and the black version of Veilish are not recommended for HR++(+) windows. Faulty installation, spot heating or uneven exposure to strong sunlight may cause cracks.
Can you clean Veilish with a wet sponge?
Do not clean Veilish with a wet sponge, steam or water jet, it may lose its adhesive properties.
How to remove dust?
Dust can be removed with a lint free cloth or a vacuum cleaner with a brush, be sure that the brush is clean.
How Veilish can be removed?
Veilish can be removed easily by lifting a corner and pulling back the fabric. The fabric cannot be used for this purpose any more after removal.
Will there stay any residue behind after removal?
Some adhesive may stay behind after removal. This can be easily removed.
How Veilish needs to be stored?
Veilish must be stored in a cool and dark place in its original packaging to prevent pressure marks. Recommended teperature is 15 – 25 degrees Celsius, relative humidity between 35% and 55%. Be sure that unused material stays tightly wound on its original core to prevent tunneling. Fix the product on its core with a strip of paper and adhesive tape.