Commercial	Descriptive term for 'business' users.
Clip-art	Large selection of artwork already on file.
Cutting-machine	Machine used for actually producing the vinyl graphics.
Cut (or 'cut-out')	Expression used to describe any shapes or lettering which are produced by our machine-cutting system.
CAD	Computer Aided Design.

Dayglo	Another name for 'fluorescent'.
Dry application method	Fitting the vinyl without moistenning the surface first. Only to be used for smaller work or if you are feeling confident. Air bubbles are more likely using this method, rather than the 'wet application' method.
Decals	Self-adhesive stickers and graphics.
Domestic	Descriptive term for 'home' users.

Etched-glass vinyl	Sheets of etched-glass effect film, applied to windows for privacy, security or design.
Emblem	Logo/design.

Frosted-glass vinyl	Sheets of frosted-glass effect film, applied to windows for privacy, security or design.
Fonts	Typestyles
Fluorescent vinyl (Dayglo)	Self-adhesive vinyl which is quite visible in daylight. (Similar to some yellow warning signs etc.)
Fleet	Several commercial vehicles, usually with corporate designs.
Flourishes	Ornate designs, often used to compliment other graphics.
Foamalux	Trade name for the standard, rigid, foam-plastic sign sheets, usually 5mm thick. (Sometimes also known as 'Foamex'.)

Landscape	An image or photo with its height shorter than its width. (The other way round would be classed as 'portrait'.)
Liveries	Vehicle graphics/signage.
Logo	Design/artwork/emblem.

Magnetic signs	Re-usable signs for fitting to vehicles. Can be fitted and removed whenever required.
Manifestations	Official term for window safety markers, (used on glass doors etc.)
Metallic vinyl	Self-adhesive vinyl with tiny metallic particles which glisten slightly in the light.
Matt vinyl	A dull, matt/satin finish to the self-adhesive vinyls.
Metric	European, (& more increasingly International), standard measurements, (mm, cm, m)
Mouldings	Any plastic trims or ridges on vehicles.

No obligation	Our guarantee that all prices and corresponence are totally free and you are not obliged to actually place an order.
'Normal' vinyl	A basic expression to describe vinyl gloss films which are not reflective, metallic or fluorescent etc.

Opaque	Solid, not allowing light to pass through.
Off-the-roll	Self-adhesive vinyl which can be purchased in 'uncut' form. (ie: any widths and lengths required, without any lettering or graphics cut into them.)
Off-the-shelf	An expression to describe goods already manufactured and for sale in 'online' or 'high street' shops etc.

Reflective vinyl	Self-adhesive vinyl which 'glows' when illuminated by a bright light. (Similar effect as car number plates etc.)
Rotary signs	Metal vertical signs which 'rotate' in the breeze.

Squeegee	Plastic tool used for flattenning the graphics to the surface.
Silicon release paper	The glossy backing paper which is left behind after the self-adhesive vinyl is removed.
Sun-visors	Self-adhesive strips, with or without lettering. Can be fitted either inside or on the outside of the windscreen.
Swing signs	Tubular metal-framed signs, with swing panels and sturdy bases.
Safety signs	Collective description for fire, safety equipment, warnings and traffic signs etc.
Stained-glass effect	Transluscent or transparent vinyl film.
Spreader	Another name for a 'squeegee'.
Self-adhesive vinyl	The coloured vinyl films, with peelable backing paper. Can be fitted to most smooth surfaces.
Signage	A group description for all manner of signs and graphics.
Static	Can sometimes build up when the vinyl film is removed from its backing. Try to avoid working near any fabrics or carpets, as dust and fluff can be attracted to the vinyl.
'Standard' vinyl	A basic expression to describe vinyl gloss films which are not reflective, metallic or fluorescent etc.

Vinyl(s)	Name used to describe the rolls of self-adhesive plastic film used for the vast majority of our work.
Vehicle graphics	Self-adhesive decals for cars, vans, coaches etc.
Vehicle outlines	A large selection of vehicle 'shapes', used for artwork purposes.
Visors	Shortened name for sun-visors.

Window graphics	Stickers, normally fitted internally to business or domestic windows.
Wet application method	Fitting the vinyl after moistening the surface first, (with water.) To be used for larger work or if you are new to fitting vinyl graphics and sheets. Air bubbles are less likely using this method, rather than the 'dry application' method.
Wheel cover graphics	Self-adhesive vinyl decals for fitting onto your own, existing wheel cover.