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Media One Launches 6 Anti-Microbial Fabrics

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Garden Grove, Calif. – Media One is leading the industry by launching a line of antimicrobial fabrics, for dye-sublimation transfer, direct dye sub, UV & latex printing. The initial materials with the integrated antimicrobial coatings will be a polyester soft flag material and have been independently lab tested to kill over 98% of bacteria within 24-hours with these coatings, and only adds ¢5/sqft to the cost. Our “Imperial” flag is a double-sided viewing flag (TXFM-AM). “Manhattan,” a triple-white product that is a woven suede fabric for dye sub transfer a backlit/display or hanging signage (TX3W-AM). “Doheny” is a 2-way stretch fabric which is ideal for SEG signage (TXSD-AM). “Malibu” is an airtight and watertight product Ideal for tents and backlit display for UV/Latex or dye sub (TXIlluminate-AM). “Moonlight,” our most popular backlit/frontlit product for direct dye sub or transfer (iTex-AM). “Sunset” which is a blackbacked block out fabric for SEG (TXJBB-AM).

“As things begin to open back up for our customers they are looking for solutions to meet the new safety standards, and keep their customers safe in light of these unprecedented times,” said Craig Furst, CEO of AAA Flag & Banner, “I believe the demand for solutions like these will be sustained over the next several years.”

“We’re responding to the COVID-19 crisis in a way to help our customers with solutions for retail, POP, medical, and event graphics to help prevent the spread of any microbial agents, per our independent lab testing. And while this has not been tested specifically with COVID-19, this coating is anti-bacterial & anti-microbial to 98% effectiveness,” said Jason Bartusick, CEO & Head of Product Development at Media One. “Working with our suppliers, we’ve identified key products that address

Media One Digital Imaging Solutions, LLC www.mediaoneusa.com numerous applications, and our customers have expressed widespread interest in them.”

These fabrics are available in 126” width, ordered by the yard, & cut to specific lengths for your project. They are also available for same-day shipment for orders received before 2pm Pacific time.

“We are definitely seeing customers looking for solutions to combat this pandemic, but also its raised awareness of all kinds of antimicrobial applications,” said Scott Powers, Vice President of Sales at D’Andrea Visual Communications, “As more of these solutions become available, we’ll be putting them in front of our customers to help them in this brave new world.”

More details about each fabric:

100% Polyester Double-sided Soft Flag – TXFM-AM “Imperial” Weight:115g/sqm 3.24oz/sqyd Width: 61” - 126'' Application: Flags, Light weight banners Features: 100% Polyester, Warp Knitted Fabric, 3 Bar Weave Latex, Dye Sub Transfer and Direct, UV, Latex

Triple White Woven Suede - TX3W-AM – “Manhattan” Weight: 250g/sqm 7.5oz/sq.yd. Width: 63” - 126'' Application: Display System, Soft Signage, Backlit, Backdrop Features: 100% Polyester Woven, Matte Finish suitable with Latex, Dye Sub Direct and Transfer printing processes.

2-Way Stretch Display – TXSD-AM - “Doheney” Weight: 240g/sqm 7oz/sqyd Width: 63” - 126'' Application: Geometric, Popup, SEG, Tradeshow Features: 85% Polyester, Warp Knitted Fabric, Good Opacity Latex, Dye Sub Transfer and Direct

100% polyester watertight/airtight display - TXIlluminate-AM – “Malibu” Weight: 180g/sqm 5.2oz/sqyd Width: 102” - 126'' Application: LED light boxes, SEG, pop ups, Awnings & Tents

Media One Digital Imaging Solutions, LLC www.mediaoneusa.com Features: 100% polyester bath-coated and one-side coated with resin Dye Sub Transfer and Dye Sub Direct, UV, Solvent

100% Knitted Matte Polyester Frontlit/Backlit – iTEX-AM - “Moonlight iTEX Weight: 260g/sqm 7.6oz/sqyd Width: 63” - 126'' Application: Backlit/SEG Backlit Features: 100% polyester knitting fabric, matte surface, Good Opacity Dye Sub Transfer and Dye Sub Direct, UV

100% Knitted Polyester Warp Black-Backed Blockout - TXJBB-AM – “Sunset” Weight: 320g/sqm 9.37oz/sqyd -Width: 63” - 126'' Application: Indoor displays, booth systems, interior decoration Features: Black Back warp Knitted, white surface, resin backed coating Dye Sub Transfer and Dye Sub Direct, UV, Latex