What separates good quality units from bad quality units?
There are a number of things that a manufacturer can do to enhance the quality of a unit. There are also a number of things that a manufacturer can do to cut corners and make a unit at a much cheaper cost. First of all, most manufacturers today use 18oz vinyl. This data point simply references the weight of the vinyl – it weighs 18oz per square yard. The 18oz weight, it is believed, is where you will find the maximum durability / weight ratio. Heavier vinyl, such as 22oz vinyl might offer a slight (and in most cases un-noticeable) durability advantage, while causing an enormous increase in the weight of the finished unit. Lighter weight vinyl will offer the benefit of a lighter weight finished unit, but the decreased durability will likely far out-weigh this benefit – the unit will not last very long. Most of the major vinyl manufacturers make a very good quality 18oz vinyl, including companies like Siemens, Cooley, Naizil, Seattle Textiles, and others. At the same time, there are comp
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