| A countless number of products you use in | | | | liner is then selected and added to produce an |
| everyday life have a focus on graphics. Ranging | | | | industry standard graphic overlay. |
| from microwaves to calculators, the equipment | | | | One massive benefit with graphic overlays is that |
| that you use every day has a strong graphic | | | | they are durable and can be wiped clean. This high |
| element which is often achieved with the use of | | | | quality, long lasting finish is popular with consumers |
| graphic overlays | | | | who know that the simple care instructions will |
| These bespoke graphics are decorative and | | | | keep the product looking fresh for years. |
| typically used as the front panel of equipment. | | | | Embossing is just one method you can use to |
| They usually act as an integral part of a | | | | make graphic overlays look that bit more |
| membrane switch or as a customized label and | | | | luxurious. They dramatically enhance the overall |
| can incorporate a number of features specific to | | | | look of the overlay and can add to the function |
| products including clear windows for LEDs or | | | | of switches as well. |
| cut-outs for switches. | | | | Many manufacturers of graphic overlays will offer |
| Overlays are increasingly adopted for most types | | | | you the option of assisting with the design of the |
| of equipment and machinery. Various different | | | | overlays so it's consistent with your branding |
| types of equipment can print a plethora of | | | | design. You can even choose from a range of |
| designs and colours onto a mix of materials. | | | | textures to ensure that the overlays are exactly |
| The process of making graphic overlays sounds | | | | what you want. A velvet texture will hide |
| much simpler than it is. Through the use of | | | | fingerprints and scratches, a matte texture |
| colour-matched inks, the design is screen printed | | | | makes the finish look fine and smooth, anti-glare |
| on to the bottom of the material. This ensures | | | | will look good with some sheen, but glare will be |
| the image is seen correctly from the front. | | | | reduced and a gloss finish enhances printed |
| Usually a high performance adhesive and release | | | | colours. |