Phototex fabric prints

Fabric that sticks to the wall.

Phototex is a thin woven fabric coated with an adhesive on the reverse. It has a soft, low-sheen surface, so it reads more like a wallcovering than a sticker, and it picks up far less glare from spotlights than a glossy film.

It is usually chosen for interior walls that are flat, clean and sound. Think of a feature wall in a showroom, a themed room at an event, or a corridor that needs a change of image for a season.

Why people pick it over vinyl

• Finish. The woven surface looks calmer under direct light.
• Handling. Fabric is more forgiving to position than a stiff film, which helps on long lengths.
• Short-term schemes. It suits graphics that are meant to come down again, though no adhesive is risk-free on every paint.

When vinyl is the better call

Choose self-adhesive vinyl where a graphic has to be wiped often, sits outdoors, or goes on glass. Phototex is an interior product, and a damp or textured wall is a poor match for it.

Check the wall first

Fresh paint, flaking paint and heavily textured plaster are the usual causes of trouble. Let new paint cure fully, and try a small offcut in a hidden corner if the finish of the wall matters to you. Tell us what the surface is when you ask for a price.

What it costs

Guide prices from our price list. They exclude VAT and delivery and assume print-ready artwork.