Product Description
Mactac IMAGin® PrintVinyl™ Scored PVS528P is a 3.2-mil matte white, soft-calendered PVC print film with a permanent clear acrylic adhesive on a back-scored liner. The liner is scored every 1.25" across the width, so your customer can crack the back and peel a decal or label in a second — no fingernail-picking at the corner, no torn edges.
It's built for print-and-cut work where the end user does the peeling: decals, product stickers, packaging labels, bumper stickers, POP pieces and identification graphics. Print it on solvent, eco-solvent, UV or latex wide-format printers, or screen print it.
Why a scored liner matters
- Easy-peel for the end user – the 1.25" score lines let anyone bend the backing and expose an edge instantly. Fewer complaints, fewer wrecked stickers.
- Faster for your crew – weeding and handing off kiss-cut decals goes quicker when the backing releases on demand.
- Lay-flat 78# bleached kraft liner – feeds and cuts cleanly on plotters and flatbeds.
- Printable liner – Mactac notes branding or instructions can be printed on the back of the liner.
Applications
- Decals and product stickers
- Packaging and promotional labels
- Bumper stickers and bumper strips
- Product identification pieces and game pieces
- Point-of-purchase (POP) graphics
- Indoor and outdoor signage, window and wall graphics
Specifications
| Mactac item number | PVS528PW54L150 |
|---|---|
| Roll size | 54" x 150 ft (675 sq ft) |
| Face film | 3.2-mil matte white soft-calendered PVC |
| Adhesive | Permanent, clear acrylic pressure-sensitive (water-based) |
| Liner | 78# bleached kraft, lay-flat, back-scored 1.25" apart across the width |
| Peel adhesion (180° on steel) | 3.0 lb/in at 15 min · 4.5 lb/in at 24 hr |
| Durability | Indoor: 5 years · Outdoor: up to 6 years (unprinted film) |
| Minimum application temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| Service temperature | -40°F to 180°F (-40°C to 82°C) |
| Shelf life | 2 years from date of manufacture, stored at 60–77°F and 50% RH in original packaging |
| Digital print compatibility | Solvent, eco-solvent, true solvent, UV inkjet, latex |
| Other print methods | Screen printing (UV-cured and solvent), offset UV |
| Max ink saturation | 270% |
| Recommended overlaminates | Mactac PERMACOLOR ColorGard LUV (intermediate) or PromoGard (economy) |
Printing & finishing tips
- Profiles: use the correct ICC profile for your printer and ink set. Profiles are available from Mactac or from us — just ask.
- Print environment: Mactac recommends printing at about 73°F and 50% RH.
- Outgassing: solvent, eco-solvent and mild-solvent prints need 24–48 hours to dry, unrolled and open to the air. Ink won't dry on a rolled-up print. Make sure prints are fully dry before laminating.
- Laminate when the graphic will face scratching, chemicals, smoke, fumes or heavy pollution. Laminating reduces conformability to complex surfaces.
- Shipping prints: roll image-side out on a core of at least 6" diameter. Unlaminated prints should be fully dry and bagged.
Frequently asked questions
What does "scored liner" mean?
The paper backing is pre-cut with score lines every 1.25" across the roll width. The vinyl face isn't cut — only the liner. When you bend a finished decal, the liner cracks along a score line and exposes an edge to peel from. The score lines don't show on the printed product.
Is PVS528P removable?
No — the "P" is for permanent adhesive. Mactac also makes an ultra-removable version, PVS528UR, with the same face film and scored liner. Call us if you need it.
Can I use it for vehicle wraps?
No. It's a 3.2-mil calendered film designed for flat and simple surfaces — decals, labels, bumper stickers and signage. For wraps, choose a cast wrap film with air egress.
How long will it last outside in Arizona?
Mactac rates the unprinted film at up to 6 years outdoors. Real-world life of a printed graphic depends heavily on your ink, sun exposure and whether it's laminated. In desert sun, laminating with ColorGard LUV is the best way to slow fading.
Can I apply it in cold weather?
Apply at 50°F or warmer. Once applied, the film handles -40°F to 180°F.
Questions about PVS528P or need a profile? Call (602) 272-8655 or email Sales@kgsupplies.com.
