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RTape Develops Application Tape Vinyl films with air egress release liners have almost eliminated bubbles and wrinkles from applied graphics.  Here’s how the product works.  These release liners are comprised of multiple layers of paper, a polyethylene coating and a siliconization layer.  The polyethylene coating of the release liner is embossed with a textured pattern. The textured structure of the release liner imparts tiny air channels in the adhesive of the vinyl film.  Think of these as escape routes for air.  As the installer squeegees the facestock, the air between the film and the substrate is directed through the air channels to the edge of the graphic. Air egress release liners create tiny tunnels in the adhesive system of the vinyl film. These tunnels function as escape routes for entrapped air. Photograph courtesy of Mondi. Air egress films are great for application of vehicle wraps and other large format graphics. Typically, these very large graphic...