Public Thread has specialized experience in fabricating products from retired billboard vinyl and other signage textiles. These materials offer durability and weather resistance, but require distinct handling, construction methods, and design considerations.
Our fabrication processes are designed to work within these constraints while delivering beautiful, consistent & functional products.
Durability & Weather Resistance
Vinyl materials are highly durable and suited for demanding environments, including outdoor and high-wear applications.
Surface & Finish Variation
Printed graphics, coatings, and surface textures vary by source and must be accounted for during design and cutting.
Handling & Thickness
Vinyl behaves differently from woven textiles, influencing patterning, seams, and reinforcement strategies.
These characteristics shape how vinyl materials are designed, fabricated, and assembled into finished products.
Billboard and vinyl fabrication connects to several product pathways and capabilities.
Fabrication & Material Considerations
Cutting & Layout
Accounting for print placement, surface wear, brand restrictions, and material yield for every project are always considered.
Seaming & Reinforcement
Specific construction methods are utilized and integrated into our design process to support the strength and longevity of each product.
Hardware & Attachments
Integration of hardware appropriate for vinyl thickness and load is always taken into consideration during the design process. This ensures the longevity of the product.
Quality & Consistency
We manage all variability in your materials to maintain the highest functional standards, so you receive only the best possible products.
Fabrication Informed by Material Reality
Design and fabrication decisions for vinyl products are informed by the material itself. By understanding how vinyl behaves in production and use, Public Thread is able to develop products that balance durability, usability, and efficient manufacturing.
Billboard and vinyl fabrication methods also support custom billboard and vinyl projects, offering a variety of options for all clients.
