About Aurora

Founded in Aurora, Illinois in 1883

Purchased by Meridian Industries in 1977

Two manufacturing facilities:-Midwest Division – Aurora, IL (115,000 sq.ft.)-Southeast Division – Travelers Rest, SC (173,000 sq.ft.)

Aurora provides both proprietary product as well as commission finishing services.

Aurora, Illinois

Travelers Rest, South Carolina

Midwest Division911 N. Lake StreetAurora, IL 60507P: 630-892-7651F: 630-892-3215

Southeast Division19 Page CourtTravelers Rest, SC 29690P: 864-834-8081F: 864-834-7743

CapabilitiesWater based PVC and acrylic coating up to 76”Dyeing – both jig and atmospheric processes Fabric preparation –bleaching, scouring, de-sizing and heat seatingTopical finishes – flame retardants, water repellants, softeners, print preparation and othersCustom Sheeting

Markets ServedPrint Media- Digital- Screen- Litho

Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tapes

Book Covers

Industrial

Digital Inkjet Digital Inkjet –– Solvent (eco, mild, and aggressive)Solvent (eco, mild, and aggressive)UV (cure)UV (cure)DyeDye--Sub Transfer and DirectSub Transfer and DirectScreen PrintingScreen PrintingOffset Litho PrintingOffset Litho Printing

Print TechnologiesPrint Technologies

Pigmented inks are transferred via piezo inkjet technology. The carrier is solvent based and evaporates after printing. For optimal print performance with textiles a top coat is required.

Solvent (eco, mild, and aggressive)Solvent (eco, mild, and aggressive)

UV printing prints directly on to the substrate which does not require a coating. UV printers can be roll to roll or flatbed depending on make and model of the printer. The special ink is transferred via inkjet technology and then cured by UV light. The ink dose not penetrate the fibers but lays on top.

UV (cure)UV (cure)

• Mimaki• Roland• Mutoh• HP Colorspan

Common UV and Solvent Printer Manufacturers

• Seiko• HP Scitex• EFI/Vutek• Gandinnovations

Inks are printed on a special transfer paper and then transferred to the fabric using a heat press. The inks are heated to 400° f for 30 seconds, which helps the inks to permeate the fabric and permanently dyes it.

DyeDye--Sub TransferSub Transfer

Dye sub inks are printed directly to the fabric, which is then “heated” to sublimate the image. Top coat of some kind is required for optimal output. Some popular equipment sold to the “Print Direct to Fabric” marketplace are: D.Gen’s Teleios, DuPont’s “Artistri”, Roland/Splash of Color, Seiko, Textpress, Mimaki, Ganndi and others

DyeDye--Sub DirectSub Direct

Richer more vibrant colorsColorfast and washableRepeat reliabilityExcellent for trade show booths, retail displays,

POP, flags, theater backdrops, etc

Benefits of Dye Sublimation printing: Benefits of Dye Sublimation printing:

Screen printing, also known as serigraphy, is a method of creating an image on paper, fabric or some other object by pressing ink through a screen with areas blocked off by a stencil. The technique is used both for making fine art prints and for commercial applications, such as printing a company's logo on coffee mugs or t-shirts.

Screen PrintingScreen Printing

The offset lithographic process works by first transferring an image photographically to thin metal, paper, or plastic printing plates. Rollers apply oil-based ink and water to the plates. Since oil and water don't mix, the oil-based ink won't adhere to the non-image areas. Only the inked image portion is then transferred to a rubber blanket (cylinder) that then transfers the image onto the paper as it passes between it and another cylinder beneath the paper.

Offset Litho PrintingOffset Litho Printing

VC and AC Styles for Solvent, UV, and Litho Printing

Poly/Cotton50561710.5Aurora 2 Sided Litho*

Poly/Cotton5056149Aurora 14 Litho Canvas*

Poly/Cotton50561813Trio Litho Canvas*

Polyester501201810.5Malibu Canvas GF

Poly/Cotton5056, 761811AC Canvas*

Poly/Cotton5056, 761711VC Canvas 2 Side White*

Poly/Cotton5056, 76209VC Canvas*

Cotton5056, 76208VC Cotton Canvas Natural*

Polyester505414.58VC Poly Oxford

Polyester506113.58VC Poly Woven Heavy 8oz

Polyester506164VC Poly Woven Light 4oz

Polyester5056, 76124VC Spunbond

Cotton50566.53.5VC 2611

Cotton504894.25VC 1122 Embossed

Description

of base

Lengthby yards

Width byinches

Thickness

By mil

Weight

By ozProduct

* Litho Compatible

VC Poly Woven 4 ozVC Poly Woven 4 oz•• Tightly woven 4 oz 100% polyester base Tightly woven 4 oz 100% polyester base •• Sheer vinyl top coatSheer vinyl top coat•• Smooth uniform surface texture Smooth uniform surface texture •• Economical choice for indoor or temporary Economical choice for indoor or temporary outdoor banners and signs, retail, POP, etcoutdoor banners and signs, retail, POP, etc

VC Poly Woven 8 ozVC Poly Woven 8 oz•• Heavy weight 8 oz 100% polyester baseHeavy weight 8 oz 100% polyester base•• White pigmented vinyl polymer top coatWhite pigmented vinyl polymer top coat•• Smooth uniform surface textureSmooth uniform surface texture•• Indoor/Outdoor signs and banners, POP, retail Indoor/Outdoor signs and banners, POP, retail displays, art reproductionsdisplays, art reproductions

VC Poly OxfordVC Poly Oxford•• Economical heavy weight 8 oz 100% polyester Economical heavy weight 8 oz 100% polyester basebase•• White pigmented vinyl polymer top coatWhite pigmented vinyl polymer top coat•• Canvas like surface textureCanvas like surface texture•• Indoor/Outdoor signs and banners, POP, retail Indoor/Outdoor signs and banners, POP, retail displays, art reproductionsdisplays, art reproductions

VC CanvasVC Canvas•• Classic 2:1 Oxford canvas weave structure Classic 2:1 Oxford canvas weave structure •• Poly/Cotton blend 20 mil thick with a pigmented Poly/Cotton blend 20 mil thick with a pigmented vinyl top coatvinyl top coat•• Soft hand and stretchable for framingSoft hand and stretchable for framing•• Art reproductions, window displays, POP, etcArt reproductions, window displays, POP, etc

AC CanvasAC Canvas•• Acrylic top coat on a classic 2:1 Oxford canvas Acrylic top coat on a classic 2:1 Oxford canvas weave structure weave structure ••Poly/Cotton blend 18 mil thickPoly/Cotton blend 18 mil thick••Soft hand and stretchable for framingSoft hand and stretchable for framing••Art reproductionsArt reproductions, window displays, POP, etc, window displays, POP, etc

Malibu Canvas GFMalibu Canvas GF•• Designed for grand format printers up to 10 Designed for grand format printers up to 10 feet in width. feet in width. ••Canvas like construction on a polyester base Canvas like construction on a polyester base ••18 mil thick with a high end acrylic top coat18 mil thick with a high end acrylic top coat••Soft hand and stretchable for framingSoft hand and stretchable for framing••Art reproductions, window displays, POP, etcArt reproductions, window displays, POP, etc

Popular Coated Styles

Textiles for DyeTextiles for Dye--Sub and UV PrintersSub and UV Printers

Polyester10060, 120145.8Premium Poplin FR

Polyester10060, 120113.5Poplin / Poplin FR

Polyester10060, 120114.6RePlay2 / RePlay2 FR

Polyester10060, 12017.57.5Act II / Act II FR

Polyester10060, 120167FR Sateen

Polyester10060, 120208Twill / Twill FR

Polyester10060, 120198Upholstery/Upholstery FR

Polyester10063198.5Pack Cloth

Polyester1006013.56Pique

Polyester100866.54Chintz

Polyester10060, 120167Linen/Linen FR

Polyester1006063.4Taffeta / Taffeta FR

Polyester10055, 11015.56Oxford

Polyester10060, 12093Muslin

Descriptionof base

Lengthby yards

Width byinches

Thickness

By mil

Weight

By ozProduct

Markets and Applications for FabricMarkets and Applications for Fabric

Point of SaleBannersPostersFlagsSoft SignagePop-Up DisplaysTheater Backdrops

Exhibits and Tradeshow displaysRetail Window DisplaysFine Art ReproductionShort-term exterior usageTable Drapes/Table BannersSpecial Event MarketingActivities

Retail chains which have used or currently are using Aurora’s fabrics…

American Eagle Outfitters

Types of Prospects

Screen PrintersDigital Printers Service BureauPhoto LabsCustom Exhibit BuildersDye Sublimation Printers

UV Cure Digital PrintersFlatbed Digital PrintersSign CompaniesReprographic/Blue Print Co’s.Theater Backdrops

Zoos, Museums, and ThemeParks such as Disney, Sea World, Six Flags, etc.

Advantages of Fabrics…Higher end look versus vinyl, paper or rigid substrateLays flat won’t curl like vinyl Lighter weight versus vinyl equates to lower shipping costLess chance of shipping damage versus rigid substrateGentler on environmentFabric is softer and warmer and connects to the buyer on a

more personal emotional level

Act II / Act II FR and RePlay2 / RePlay2 FR

Act II - 7.5 oz plain weave

RePlay2 – 4.5 oz poplin weave

Both Act II and RePlay2are made from 100% post consumer polyestersource of polyester is clear plastic drink bottlescompatible with dye-sub and UV inkjet print technologiesperfect for in store graphics, banners, POP displays and

signs

Partner with Aurora and together we can help keep the recycle chain going at the same time adding value for our customers. It’s called “FabRecycle™” our program through which we’re taking back printed and scrap polyester fabrics from our customers. The fabric is accumulated, baled and ultimately recycled into products like carpet padding and insulation. For more information on these products and services please visit http://www.auroratextile.com/products-wog.htm

Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc.Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc.911 N. Lake Street

P.O. Box 70Aurora, IL. 60507

1-800-864-0303 • (630) 892-7651(630) 892-1706 (FAX)www.auroratextile.com

Customer Service Contacts:Customer Service Contacts:Barbara Kozlowski, Customer Service Manager1-800-864-0303 (Ext. 231)E-Mail Address: bkoz@auroratextile.com

My contact:David Pachónmanagement@printlat.comPresidentPrintLat LLC

Printing of AC Canvas

“UV and Solvent Printed fabrics”Examples from Retail Stores

(In Store Point of Purchase Signage / Retail Window Displays)

Nazdar SGIA 2008 Booth printed with VC 1122

“Retail Window Display at Coldwater Creek stores on Canvas”

(wood framed 60x48 image hanging in storefront)

“UV and Solvent Printed Canvas”

Retail display using fabric as topper – Wal Mart

VC Poly Woven 8 oz at Roland Corporate Office

Act II at hockey arena - St. Paul MN

Act II – Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas

Aurora Trade Show BoothPanels – Act II FR

Roll Up Banner Stand – RePlay2Furniture – UpholsteryCounter Wrap - Twill

Any Questions?Any Questions?--

Open DiscussionOpen Discussion

(Aurora, Illinois)1-800-864-0303 (Ext. 231)

www.auroratextile.com

Thank YouThank You