Custom Fabric Graphics for the Museum Industry

If you were to conduct an exit poll of visitors as they left a museum, you may find that their favorite part of the experience was a much publicized, traveling exhibit such as Treasures of the Titanic, or King Tut: Golden King. Surely these wondrous displays are the enticements that draw patrons back to a place they have visited before, especially when promoted by colorful fabric graphic flags and banners. Employing the influence of texture and hue provided by custom fabric graphics should not, however be limited to the exterior of a building. The benefits of these tools can often be witnessed by the additional use of vibrant pictorials and streamers in the vestibule or Grand Exhibit area of an institution.

Imagine the interest that would be sparked in a permanent exhibit, such as a World War II Submarine, if the area surrounding was accentuated by custom fabric graphics depicting daring acts, heroic battles and a victory at sea. Attention to the human element would be enhanced by digital prints on fabric of actual WWII seamen and their stories printed on texture rich, vibrant fabrics. A timeline showing the progress of the war, the effects of the war effort at home, and perhaps a comparison with modern day wars would seemingly shorten time spent in line waiting to view the actual exhibit.

The use of branded colors and themed styles can serve to tie together different areas of an expansive exhibit. Fabric graphics can simulate the textures which echo a particular period in history such as burlap, canvas, wool and cotton. Movement and layering bring to life exhibits that require much reading, posing questions and curiosities to the mind that simply demand more information.

Need to block out background noise during an auditory tour or lecture? Fabric wall hangings provide not only beauty and a sense of separation, but also have acoustic properties. Custom fabric graphics can be used to lower a ceiling for areas that require a cozy, contained sensation such as a cave or camping under the stars, appropriate during the popular “Night at the Museum” experiences for young people.

Durable, flame retardant and affordable, the possibilities for custom fabric graphics are limited only by your imagination.

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