Digidelta’s CEO Armando Mota on BIOND Bio-Based Media

Wide-format Impressions: Please tell me more about BIOND. Is it described as bio-based. What, specifically, does that mean?

Armando Mota: BIOND is the result of almost four decades of industry experience at Digidelta (Printing United Alliance booth #2435), developing technical and sustainable solutions for the large-format digital printing sector. After years working with self-adhesive materials, we created a range of films that we believe addresses modern market challenges by combining environmental responsibility with professional performance.

When we refer to BIOND as “bio-based”, this means that it is made from plant-based raw materials rather than fossil-derived polymers. The films contain more than 85% bio-based content, reaching up to 97% in some products, and are completely free from PVC, plasticizers, BPA and PFAS, which makes them safer for users and more environmentally responsible.

The real advantage of this composition is the reduction of carbon emissions by over 80% compared with PVC. BIOND is not simply a green alternative, it represents a new generation of self-adhesive films designed to bring together sustainability, technical performance and ease of application, even in the most demanding sign and graphics projects.

WFI: For which specific wide-format applications is it designed? Is it mainly for flat surface applications, or is it conformable over complex curves?

Mota: BIOND was created to cover the entire spectrum of wide-format digital print applications. The range is structured across three main areas: Printing films, decor films and protection films, allowing users to create stunning applications across indoor and outdoor advertising, shop windows, interior décor for commercial and institutional spaces, furniture, exhibition stands and signage.

A van wrapped with Digidelta BIOND film.

It is fully compatible with key printing technologies including UV LED, UV gel, latex and eco-solvent, ensuring consistent print quality and technical reliability.

Another crucial point is flexibility. With elongation of up to 250%, the films easily adapt to both flat and curved surfaces, while their bio-based structure was designed to deliver technical performance equal to or greater than PVC. This makes BIOND an excellent option for print and cut applications, ensuring dimensional stability, precise cutting, and smooth application without curling - even on sharp angles.

WFI: Is the product intended for permanent or temporary applications?

Mota: BIOND films are excellent solutions across both temporary and permanent applications. For short and medium-term campaigns such as promotions, seasonal signage or point-of-sale communication, we provide removable options with bubble free and dot matrix technologies that make application and removal simple, even for non-specialized users, leaving no residues or marks.

With longer-term projects such as outdoor signage, permanent decoration or institutional branding, the range includes permanent and high tack adhesives that ensure strong and reliable adhesion even in demanding environments.

WFI: Digidelta is promoting the sustainability of the BIOND product line. Can you describe how, and to what degree, it is environmentally favorable to PVC-based products?

Mota: The difference starts with composition. BIOND uses more than 85% bio-based content, reaching 97% in certain products, while it also eliminates PVC, plasticizers, BPA and PFAS. This means we are using renewable raw materials instead of fossil fuel derivatives, and at the same time removing substances linked to environmental and health risks.

The result is a reduction of over 80% in carbon emissions compared with PVC vinyl, while even when compared with PP or PET, the environmental performance is more favorable. A combination of lower emissions, renewable resources and the elimination of toxic compounds make BIOND a responsible choice and a clear support for the ESG goals of brands.

WFI: How can print providers market the use of BIOND to their sustainability-focused customers? How are its advantages best described?

Mota: BIOND offers print service providers a clear opportunity to differentiate themselves in a market where sustainability has become an absolute priority for brands. Many companies have ambitious sustainability goals yet still face a lack of viable alternatives, and BIOND fills that gap by offering a high-performance, bio-based solution that meets technical and environmental expectations.

With a carbon reduction of over 80% compared with PVC vinyl, it allows large-scale campaigns to be run with measurable environmental gains. At the same time, BIOND delivers the professional print quality, ease of application and clean finish that clients demand.

By offering BIOND, print providers not only add value to their service but also help their customers reinforce their sustainability credentials and brand image, which is a strong commercial advantage in today’s competitive market.

WFI: How does the cost of BIOND compare to more traditional PVC-based products?

Mota: We positioned BIOND price level below polymeric PVC films, which means that sustainability does not come with an extra cost. The difference lies in the added value, the entire range includes bubble free technology as standard, ensuring faster, cleaner and less costly applications.

The dot matrix versions add even more economic benefit, as they allow fast and intuitive application by non-specialized users, making them especially efficient in short-term, high-volume campaigns.
In this way, BIOND is cost competitive but delivers superior margins.

WFI: What feedback have you received from graphics producers who have been using BIOND printing films? Does it meet their expectations for quality and durability?

Mota: While we are still at an early stage of adoption with selected partners, the feedback so far has been extremely positive. Customers highlight the print quality, production stability, and ease of application thanks to bubble free technology and the overall presentation of the product. They also emphasize the environmental profile, which clearly sets BIOND apart.

Another aspect that clients value is that there is no need to change technology or workflows. BIOND works on existing printing equipment, meaning the transition to a more sustainable solution is straightforward and without additional investment.

This confirms our conviction that BIOND exceeds expectations for quality and performance, especially in medium and large-scale projects where sustainability is a decisive factor.

WFI: Are there any limitations to the product compared to traditional products?

Mota: Compared with polymeric PVC films, BIOND does not have limitations. In fact, it brings advantages; one of these is the absence of the thermal memory effect typical of PVC, which causes shrinkage. BIOND offers excellent dimensional stability after application, which is crucial for projects that demand precision and consistency.

Equally important is full compatibility with existing printing technologies and workflows, which means print providers can switch to BIOND without barriers.

WFI: What is the primary difference between BIOND printing films and decor films?

Mota: Both share the same sustainable bio-based foundation but are designed for different purposes. Printing films are developed for digital printing in campaigns, point-of-sale, events, signage and branding, with an emphasis on print quality, easy application and clean removal.

Decor films are aimed at interior design and decorative use, from walls and furniture to commercial spaces. They feature textured finishes that replicate stone, steel, wood and textiles, creating highly realistic visual effects that designers and brands value for their aesthetic impact.

So, while the objectives differ, the principle is the same: combining technical performance with environmental responsibility.

WFI: How important is the sustainability of print products to today's wide-format print buyers? What are their priorities?

Mota: Sustainability is now central to purchasing decisions in wide-format printing. It is no longer a trend; it is an obligation driven by ESG directives, regulations, corporate policies and the public commitments of brands. Buyers prioritize materials that deliver genuine sustainability with reliable performance and economic viability, and they need solutions that reduce emissions, avoid harmful substances and lessen dependency on fossil-derived raw materials without compromising quality or efficiency. BIOND was created precisely for this context.

With over 85% bio-based content, free from PVC, plasticizers, BPA and PFAS, and achieving over 80% less emissions compared with PVC vinyl, it provides clear data that companies can include in their ESG reporting, reinforcing credibility and transparency. It also meets the highest safety and compliance standards, holding FR Class A fire certification as well as railway HL1, HL2 and HL3 classifications.

At the same time, BIOND works seamlessly with existing printing technologies and comes with features such as bubble free and dot matrix, which simplify application and increase efficiency. For today’s buyers BIOND is not just another material, it is a direct response to sustainability goals that brings together technical performance, operational simplicity and measurable environmental results.