EGRIPS®
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
What is phonetredz® egrips®?
After years of careful research we found that a single piece of phonetredz® (1"x2") will fit 95% of all phones. This little strip gives an optimal grip even in used on large pdas and mp3 players. Phonetredz are the most versatile in terms of fitment and designs.
What is the lead time for made-to-order egrips® phone appliques?
3 weeks from after receiving final artwork. They are shipped from Texas, USA.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The minimum order quantity in a single print run is 1000 for the custom-printed backing card and 500 for the pre-printed backing card. Print runs with different designs can be grouped to achieve price breaks. The minimum quantity of any one design in a grouped print run is 1000.
How good is the printing quality?
egrips® phone appliques are printed in high resolution and full digital CMYK offset process for backing cards. Printing for the appliques are done on white label stock using an HP Indigo digital printer with a print resolution capability of 800 x 2400 dpi, i.e. the higher resolution artwork you give us, the better the print quality. Minimum requirements are 300dpi.
All types of graphics, photos and logos print crisply in strong vibrant colours. The beauty of your phone applique is only limited by the creativity of your designer.
Because the printing is by digital process the price is the same regardless of the number of colours.
Will the printing eventually wear off?
No. Your logo is printed on label stock which is then over-laminated by the egrips® technology clear silicone rubber material and is protected from wear for the life of the applique. This is unlike traditional silkscreen methods which is printed on the sacrificial layer and is subject to wear and tear.
What kind of surfaces will the egrips® phone applique work on?
Almost any kind of clean, non-dusty or non-oily surface - plastic, metal, wood, cardboard - and even fabric. Keep your phone on your lap or dashboard when you are driving. Be sure to clean the surface of application from oil and dust when you apply.
What is the size of the egrips® phone applique?
The egrips® phonetredz applique is approximately 1" wide and 2" long, which is optimal for more than 95% of commercially popular phone models.
Can we order the phone applique without the egrips logo?
No. The egrips logo is always printed on the phone applique. This registered trademark is an essential part of egrips branding and your guarantee of product quality.
However, the logo may be positioned to fit in with your design.
How do egrips® phone appliques protect my mobile phone or other hand held device?
egrips® phone appliques are super grippy appliques that prevent your device from slipping and sliding off solid surfaces, off your lap or out of your hand. A recent study found that more than half of the returns for electronic devices were because of breakage through careless handling.
egrips® phone appliques protect against accidental drops which not only could cause surface damage to your phone but also result in the loss of valuable data. They also reduce the incidences of phones needing repairs. This can result in lowering the cost of mobile phones in the future as warranty returns make up a big portion of the cost of each mobile phone.
egrips® phone appliques adds a sacrificial layer to protect your phone from scratches and nicks when placed on any surface.
How do I put the egrips® phone applique on my mobile phone or other hand held device?
egrips® phone appliques have a self-adhesive backing, making them easy to apply to any device. To help the adhesive make a good bond the surface should be cleaned well, preferably with an alcohol swab.
How long will egrips® phone appliques last?
egrips® phone appliques last a long time under normal wear and tear. egrips® phone appliques aggressively grip to almost anything that they come in contact with so sliding your device in and out of tight fitting holders, chargers or pockets will tend to wear down the surface of your egrips® phone appliques faster.
Typical users have it on their phones for a year without any problems, but this hugely depends on how often you use your phone and where you store it. The average phone user keeps their phone for an average of 9 months (PCGear Statistics 2006), so the life of egrips® outlasts the average lifespan of a mobile phone.
How can I get the most life out of my egrips® phone applique?
egrips® phone appliques adhere better and stay in place longer when applied to a smooth, clean and dry surface and the bond allowed to set for a few hours immediately after application. Avoid rubbing the edges of your egrips® phone traction to prevent the edges from lifting up. To ensure that your egrips® phone applique remains in good condition, do not attempt to push or slide the device once the egrips® phone applique is in contact with another surface. Keep your egrips® phone applique clean and dust free to maintain grippiness.
egrips® phone appliques are good for 1 time application and should not be transferred to another device. This is because when you attempt to peel it off, dog ears inevitably forms at the edges, allowing for dust and grime build up and hence unsightly and non-optimal for grip, allowing increased deterioration of the bonding between the grip and phone surface.
How do I maintain the grippiness of my egrips® phone applique?
Dust and grime can temporarily affect the grippiness. The appliques and the surface they are put on, both need to be clean for best results. The good news is that egrips® phone appliques that are handled all day tend to keep a high level of grippiness without the need for regular cleaning.
The top surface of egrips® phone appliques is pure silicone elastomer and can be easily cleaned.
To completely restore grippiness wipe the phone applique clean with a damp cloth. For stubborn grime use a little detergent or an alcohol swab.
Can I trim egrips phone appliques to suit the size and shape of my device?
Yes. egrips® phone appliques can be easily trimmed with sharp scissors before application. Trimming after application may damage the surface of the device and reduce the effectiveness of the backing adhesive. Make all the corners rounded as sharp corners catch and can be readily peeled off unintentionally.
How do I remove an egrips® phone applique from my mobile phone, PDA or other hand held device?
Even though egrips® phone appliques are designed to stay on your device, the adhesive backing is formulated to leave little or no residue. Any residues can be easily removed with alcohol wipes after removing the egrips® phone grip. Once egrips® appliques have been removed from a device the adhesive backing loses some effectiveness and will not adhere well to another device. They should be discarded after peeling off.
What is printed on the reverse side of the backing card?
The standard backing card is printed with our standard instructions for applying and using the egrips applique.
Can I have my own artwork on both sides of the backing card?
Yes. We review this on a case by case basis. Kindly email
Can I have full colour printed on the reverse side of the backing card?
Yes. Please see the examples in the Examples page on this website. There is a small additional charge for printing full colour on the reverse side of the backing card. for example for a 10,000 piece order the increase in cost is about 6-10 cts.
Kindly email any more questions you have to any one of us at FIA and we'll be more than glad to answer your questions.
