Displays
What is SEG fabric and why is it used in lightboxes?
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Short answer
SEG stands for silicone-edge graphic. A strip sewn around the fabric pushes into a channel in the frame, tensioning the graphic across the display. It is popular for lightboxes and exhibition systems because the frame can stay in place while the printed fabric graphic is changed.
SEG displays separate the permanent hardware from the printed graphic. The frame contains a channel around its edge and the textile graphic has a silicone strip sewn around the perimeter.
Pushing that silicone edge into the frame tensions the fabric, which removes most visible fixings and creates a clean face. On illuminated systems, the textile also needs to work with the light source so brightness and colour stay even.
The replaceable graphic is one of the format's biggest advantages. A retailer or exhibitor can keep the frame and update campaigns without replacing the entire display system.
Sizing is critical because the graphic has to tension correctly inside a specific frame. A replacement SEG graphic should therefore be ordered for the exact frame size and system rather than treated like a generic piece of fabric.
For transportable exhibition displays, fabric also packs more compactly than many rigid graphic panels, although it still needs sensible handling to avoid creases and contamination.
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