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 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 Considerations
Cutting & Layout
Accounting for print placement, surface wear, brand restrictions, and material yield.
Seaming & Reinforcement
Construction methods designed to support strength and longevity.
Hardware & Attachments
Integration of hardware appropriate for vinyl thickness and load.
Quality & Consistency
Managing variability across material sources while maintaining functional standards.
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 supports both custom corporate products and curated vinyl specific product collections.
