Frequently Asked Questions - "Why EasyKlip?"

Question – Why can't we carry on using the old tried and tested eyelets?

Answer – With traditional banner printing methods, many banner makers used blank banners with eyelets already
installed. When a switch is made to digital printing, the printing equipment cannot accept banner fabric with eyelets. The solution is to contract out the traditional eyelet process, fit them manually (or by an auto setting machine), or adopt the modern hassle free solution - provide the banner end user with a handful of EasyKlips.

Question - Do you still need the hem on banners if you use EasyKlips?

Answer - Often not, because EasyKlips do not puncture the fabric and the gripping area is spread. Installing an eyelet actually weakens the area where it's installed. The performance with traditional eyelets on non-hemmed material is generally unsatisfactory. Do a comparative test yourself.

Question – Will the standard Mini and Maxi grip all fabrics with the same efficiency?

Answer – For practical purposes yes, with the exception of when they are being used on polyester or other 'hard' fabric. The EasyKlip™ on these fabrics needs the 'friction insert' provided with each Mini – this ensures exceptional griping efficiency.

Question – Will they tear the fabric in extreme conditions?

Answer – This very much depends on the quality of the fabric. However, our experience is that the stress on the fabric when using a EasyKlip is considerably less than with traditional eyelets. When used on exceptionally tough fabric the EasyKlip™ will tend to absorb the shock loading imposed by high wind. The larger gripping area of the EasyKlip™ helps to spread the load.

Question – How many times can I re-use EasyKlips?

Answer - EasyKlips are made from a nylon/GRP polymer mix which gives them great strength and plastic memory. Providing the EasyKlip™ has not been put through long term repeated extreme stressing, you can use them over and over again. The best test is to fix one on some fabric and put the maximum manual loading you can on it. Their enduring gripping power is amazing.