About the technology

DIMENSE is a unique large-format printing technology that makes it possible to print an image and create a textured relief at the same time. Unlike conventional printing methods, DIMENSE enables the creation of visible and tactile 3D structures, giving every design a distinctive and vibrant character. Using eco-friendly, water-based materials and specialised relief inks, this technology allows the production of PVC-free, safe interior decorations, wall coverings, posters and artworks. DIMENSE is a modern solution that brings together creativity, sustainability and premium quality

Available medias

DS-MATT | DS MEDIA MATT 1.6 × 50 m

Our most popular non-woven Dimense material, featuring embossing up to 1 mm.

An excellent balance of quality and price.

This substrate has a matt surface, ideal for creating a modern interior ambience.

Its exceptionally bright white base allows for very good and vivid colour reproduction, making it highly suitable when precise colour accuracy is required.

Embossing effects are less noticeable in comparison with glossy materials.

DS-PEARLE | DS MEDIA PEARLE 1.6 × 50 m

A non-woven Dimense material with a glossy finish.

Its smooth surface features a subtle pearlescent coating.

Printing on this substrate produces sharper embossing effects and a more pronounced texture compared with matt media.

The material has a slightly yellowish hue.

DS-SILVER | DS MEDIA SILVER 1.6 × 50 m

A non-woven material designed specifically for producing striking visuals with metallic colouring.

The effect works well in both monochrome and full-colour printing.

Its attractive silver qualities are best accentuated by using lighter shades and cooler tones.

DS-SUEDE | DS MEDIA SUEDE 1.6 × 50 m

A non-woven Dimense material featuring an appealing, coarse textile-like texture.

This distinctive look and feel develops during the drying stage inside the printer.

The substrate is ideal for designs inspired by concrete, or when aiming to replicate fabric or hand-painted finishes.

SUEDE is the most matt option within the DIMENSE media range.

DS-GOLDM | DS MEDIA GOLD MATT 1.6 × 50 m

The second generation of gold-coated Dimense media, DS-GOLDM, now featuring a more matt surface.

The required embossing temperature is 20–25°C lower than the previous version, though it still demands more heat than standard media. Ensure the correct media profile is selected.

Advantages:
– Reduced heat reflection inside the printer, delivering more consistent results.
– Easier calender calibration and stable embossing with a lower risk of overheating darker areas.
– No need for an infrared-absorbing layer in the design.
– Less discolouration in light colours and a smoother embossed finish.

DS-HR-MAT | DS MEDIA HIGH RESIST MATT 1.6 × 50 m

The latest development in Dimense media technology, offering a 200% improvement in scratch resistance compared with our standard matt material, thanks to DIMENSE HIGH RESIST technology.

This technology incorporates an anti-scratch film beneath the topcoat, and it also reduces the visibility of seams compared with other Dimense media.

Suitable for high-traffic locations or premium print applications, and can be used as an alternative to liquid coating.

A non-woven Dimense material with embossing up to 1 mm.

Its exceptionally bright white base ensures excellent and vivid colour reproduction.

DS-HR-PEA | DS MEDIA HIGH RESIST PEARL 1.6 × 50 m

The latest development in Dimense Media technology, delivering a 200% improvement in scratch resistance compared with our standard pearl media through the integration of DIMENSE HIGH RESIST technology.

This system adds an anti-scratch film layer beneath the topcoat, and additionally helps reduce seam visibility compared with other Dimense materials.

Ideal for high-traffic environments or valuable prints, and can also be used as an alternative to liquid coating.

A non-woven Dimense material with a glossy finish.

The smooth surface includes a subtle pearlescent coating and has a slightly yellowish tint.

Printing on this media achieves sharper embossing effects.

DS-T2-PEA | DS MEDIA TYPE 2 PEARL 1.6 × 35 m

A specially reinforced non-woven Dimense media with a total weight of 440 g/m².

Supports embossing up to 1.5 mm.

This media is certified to TYPE II (USA) standards.

Requires finishing with Marabu ClearShield Classic (glossy, semi-matt, or matt).

The glossy surface includes a light pearlescent coating, which can be altered to a matt finish depending on the varnish applied.

Printing on this material results in sharper embossing effects.

DS-MAT-EX | DS MEDIA MATT EXTRA 1.6 × 40 m

Featuring embossing up to 2 mm, this non-woven Dimense material is designed for both printing and hand-painting.
It provides excellent visibility of embossed effects.
Its bright white point ensures vivid and accurate colour reproduction. Compatible with standard water-based paints and with Dimense metallic effects paints from the DS-E range.

DS-SUE-EX | DS MEDIA SUEDE EXTRA 1.6 × 40 m

Allows embossing up to 2 mm! This non-woven Dimense media is designed for full-colour printing.

It features a textured, rough textile appearance, which develops during the drying process in the printer.

Ideal for designs with concrete patterns or for mimicking fabric and hand-painted effects.

The SUEDE finish is the most matt option in the DIMENSE media range.

Highly suitable for interior design applications.

DS-SUE-TX | DS MEDIA SUEDE TEXTILE 1.6 × 40 m

Dimense media featuring a textile (polyester) backing with a suede topcoat.

Ideal for silicone edge graphics, canvases, and roll-up banners.

The material develops a textured, rough appearance during the printer’s drying process.

Perfectly suited for designs with concrete-style patterns or for mimicking fabric and hand-painted effects.

DS-PEA-TX | DS MEDIA PEARL TEXTILE 1.6 × 40 m

Dimense media with a textile (polyester) backing and a pearl topcoat.

Ideal for silicone edge graphics, canvases, and roll-up banners.

This non-woven media has a glossy surface with a subtle pearlescent finish.

Printing on this material produces sharper embossing effects. The media has a slight yellowish tint.

DS-SU-FRTX | DS MEDIA SUEDE FIRE RETARDANT TEXTILE 1.6 × 40 m

Dimense media with a textile (polyester) backing and a suede topcoat.

Ideal for silicone edge graphics, canvases, and roll-up banners.

A sister product to DS-SUE-TX, this media features Class B fire resistance certification.

Recommended for commercial applications such as hotels and exhibitions.

The Dimense FRTX series has a smoother surface than the standard textile (TX series) and does not exhibit a linear texture.

DS-PE-FRTX | DS MEDIA PEARL FIRE RETARDANT TEXTILE 1.6 × 40 m

Dimense media with a textile (polyester) backing and a pearl topcoat.

Ideal for silicone edge graphics, canvases, and roll-up banners.

This media is a sister product to DS-PEA-TX, featuring Class B fire resistance certification.

Recommended for commercial settings such as hotels and exhibitions.

The Dimense FRTX series has a smoother surface than the standard textile (TX series) and does not display a linear texture.

DS-MA-EXTX | DS MEDIA MATT TEXTILE EXTRA 1.6 × 35 m

This textile-based Dimense media allows embossing up to 2 mm.

Its bright white base enables very vivid and accurate colour reproduction, making it ideal when colour precision is required.

Perfect for silicone edge graphics, canvases, and roll-up banners.