BioFlex Banner - biodegradable pvc alternative

Color gamut comparison - BioFlex Banner = black, sRGB = red, US Web Coated SWOP = purple

We’ve tried several different “green” or “eco” banner materials so far with varying degrees of success. At first they tend to start out looking like they’ll work well. But after some additional testing and using it in production we come to find that they often have issues. Ultraflex’s BioFlex banner has stood up to the demands of actual production and use. It isn’t a totally ‘green’ product, but the majority of the material will break down in dark, warm environments that are rich with bacteria….like a landfill.

Bioflex is thicker, heavier, and just as strong or stronger than typical 13oz scrim banner. The trade-off for biodegrading is a shorter life in actual use. But considering that most banners are used for months not years, it is often not an obstacle.

As you would expect, it is a bit more expensive. But not as much as you might think. Depending on the scope of the job, typical prices are $0.50-$1.00/square foot more than common scrim banner. Even with that, our prices for BioFlex banner are consistently lower than any other competitor’s we’ve heard of.

Technical specs….

• 15oz/square yard
• 1000 x 1000 denier
• Tensile strength 274/251 lbs/inch
• Tear strength 56/56 lbs