Just What the Heck is Dye Sublimation?

Dye-Sublimated fabrics are usually 100% polyester and range in weight from about 2oz to 9oz per square yard. The ink is an aqueous based sublimation ink. During the process of dye-sublimation, the polyester fibers ‘open up’ and the ink turns from a liquid to a gas (sublimate); those gasses are then forced into the open fibers of the fabric and when it cools they are trapped inside the fibers. This process is actually dyeing the fabric. This results in a durable, washable, permanently dyed fabric that maintains the same soft hand it had prior to printing. However, the nature of the ink pigments limits the outdoor UV life to about 9months.

All other print processes place ink onto a surface, but do not penetrate as Dye Sublimation does. Some of these processes may provide longer UV life but none is more durable and most of the other methonds affect the soft hand of the fabric by stiffening the feel.

Here are some application of Dye Sublimated graphics. This process works extremely well with the Duffle Display making it durable, long lasting and inexpensive to transport.

AMP Terminals Multi Media Project

Moose Displays & Logistics President Marc R. Mousseau in the theater designed by his team.



Members of the Cypress Media Team on location


Getting the right angle for the shot



On Board one of the Maersk ships in port at the APM Terminal in Port Elizabeth, NJ


APM Terminals Port Elizabeth NJ facility has recently been undergoing some renovations. One of the renovation projects was to convert an area housing a diorama ( 3-D model) of the facility into a multi media area where guests could experience the operation even when there were no ships in port.

Teaming up with Cypress Media Group, Moose Display and Logistics oversaw the conversion of the diorama area into a 25-seat movie theater complete with high definition projector and state-of-the-art sound system. Meanwhile, Cypress Media worked with the APM management team to create an 8-minute documentary in hi-definition. To see a clip of this video please link to: http://cypressmedia.net/pages/cases/apm.htm .

One of the main challenges for converting the theater space was working around existing obstacles within the area. This included the complete demolition of (2) bathroom facilities and the replacement of the fire suppression system. Another challenge was to place the seating in such a way that all visitors could see the screen from their seat. This required building risers to elevate the rear of the theater. In doing so, we also chose to wire underneath the risers for the placement of Sub-Woofers. These speakers were specifically added to give the view the sensation they were watching the ship operations live.

In order to create the best video possible, cooperation was asked from all of the departments shown in the video. This also included working with the International Longshoreman Association (ILA). Once we had full cooperation from all departments, the Cypress Media crews went to work. Sticking to a shooting schedule, the Hi-definition video crews were at the mercy of the weather. Unfortunately, for some days of the shoot, the weather was extremely uncooperative!

During the December debut of the video and theater, all departments of the Elizabeth, NJ APM Terminal were extremely please with the results.

This is just another example of the diversification Moose Displays and Logistics offers our clients.

Novo Nordisk Travelling Diabetes Exhibit

Novo Nordisk, a worldwide leader in Diabetes care has contracted with Moose Displays & Logistics to manage their ongoing road show for Diabete awareness.

In 2007 this event travelled to such places as Philadelphia, New Yorks Bryant Park and Orlando. In 2008, the exhibit has been in TYampa, Fl and Minneapolis, MN ( See Photo) and will continue on to Grand Prairie TX, Cleveland, Seattle, Chicago and wrap up the year in Atlanta this October. Mooose Displays & Logistics staff members will oversee most aspects of the Storage, updating, transportation, installation and dismanmtle of this exhibit throughout 2008.