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The range of PVC-free woven banner materials is designed to reduce environmental impact
CMYUK has announced that TAYA Canvas (Shanghai), which CMYUK is the exclusive distributor of in the UK and Ireland, has been granted a protective patent for its Kavalan PVC-free range of banner materials.
TAYA Canvas (Shanghai) is an extension (branch) of the TAYA Canvas Group in Taiwan, a producer and exporter of PVC coated materials for the signage industry.
Kavalan is designed as an environmentally friendly alternative for the advertising materials market. TAYA reportedly dedicated 13 years to creating the Kavalan product line.
Kavalan features a composite layer structure which provides fireproofing, waterproofing, and ink absorption capabilities, designed to ensure performance while reducing environmental impact. A base layer is made of high-density polyester fibres to provide high tensile strength.
According to CMYUK, the product also does not produce toxic emissions when incinerated and is suited for waste-to-energy conversion processes. Should it enter landfill, it is designed to be degradable without leaching harmful substances into the land and water ecosystems.
Robin East, group chief commercial officer of CMYUK Group, highlights the importance of Kavalan receiving the patent, explaining: “The patent differentiates Kavalan from other materials by highlighting its unique features. It also reinforces Kavalan’s credibility and reliability, attracting environmentally conscious brands looking for certified green solutions.”
Vincent Lin, vice president of TAYA Canvas goes further, highlighting how the patent can encourage wider innovation in the materials industry.
Lin comments: “With Kavalan holding a strong patent-protected position in the market, competitors must find other ways to differentiate their products. This could lead to more innovative approaches to sustainable materials, benefiting the industry and the environment as a whole.”
The recently granted patent describes the product as “a multilayered digital print material that can be used outdoors, composed on a non-PVC substrate with multiple coating layers giving it fire retardant, waterproof, and ink adhesion properties.”
The patent also highlights that Kavalan offers “a unique adhesion promoting structural layer technology that enables the product to be successfully welded.”
