Materials

Substrates we use in graphics manufacturing

Acrylic, Plexiglass

Acrylic, PlexiglassDescription: Varies by project, please contact for more information.

 

Aluminum

AluminumDescription: Available in various thicknesses - we stock: .025 in 36" x 120" sheets, .040 & .063 in 48" x 120" sheets. Material ordered cut to size for large quantities. Anodized or white, 1 or 2 sides available. Can be powder coated and roller coated, can be laminated, cannot be die cut. Excellent outdoor weatherability. Tendency to bow slightly when powder coated.

 

Banner MaterialDescription: Varies by project, please contact for more information.

 

Cardstock

CardstockDescription: Used for P.O.P. displays. 10 ply, 14 ply and 24 ply, white, one or two sided. Avialable in various thicknesses. Sizes in stock up to 28" x 44". Not intended for outdoor use. Can be die cut, can be laminated. UV or air dry inks used.

 

Corex

CorexDescription: Direction of corrugation must be specified. Cannot laminate except by hand as the laminator crushes material. Available in various thicknesses and sheets up to 48" x 96". Can be die cut. Special inks required for screen printing. Corona treated to make printable.

 

Duraply

DuraplyDescription: 1/2" & 3/4" finished on 1 or 2 sides. No bleed edges, can be laminated. Good outdoor weatherability. Bandsaw to shape. Flammable. 48" x 96" sheets in stock, available in sheets up to 48" x 120".

 

Foam Board

Foam BoardDescription: Clay coated surface, foam center. Available in 1/8", 3/16", 3/8", usually ordered cut to size. Can be die cut, but leaves "pillowed" edge. Flammable, not intended for outdoor use.

 

Gatorfoam

GatorfoamDescription: Harder surface than regular foam board, foam center. Flammable. Cannot die cut, must be saw cut. Good outdoor weatherability, 1/2" or thicker, sunlight will affect edges. 3/16", 1/2", 3/4" 1", 1 1/2" available.

 

Lexan

LexanDescription: High impact strength. Inherent "water-clear" transparency. Product purity, consistency, and durability. High heat resistance - RTI up to 125°. Dimensional stability at elevated temperatures. Unlimited colors - transparent, translucent and opaque. Flame resistance. UV stability.

 

Magnetic Rubber

Magnetic RubberDescription: Vinyl laminated to magnetic material. Available in various thicknesses - .030 on 24" x 100' rolls. Can be die cut. Used primarily on vehicles, but will adhere to any steel surface. Relatively good outdoor material. Can be screen printed directly. Not intended for large format graphics.

 

Opaque Vinyl

Opaque VinylDescription: Multiple colors. 2 mil cast or 4 mil calendared. Screen printed or digitally printed. Can be die cut and/or kiss-cut. Various adhesives. Various roll widths from 12" to 60". Variety of uses. White and clear.

 

Paper

PaperDescription: Varies by project, please contact for more information.

 

Polyethylene

PolyethyleneDescription: Shatter resistant and dent-proof. Fair outdoor material. Available in various thickness .055 to .100. Stock sheets up to 45" x 49", larger sizes can be ordered. Can be die cut, cannot be laminated. 2 part urethane system or UV inks used for printing. Has tendency to warp or bow. Corona and flame treated to make printable.

 

Polyplate (fiberglass)

Polyplate (fiberglass)Description: Shatter resistant and dent-proof. Good outdoor material, but may yellow slightly. Available in various thickness - .060, .090, .125. Stock sheet 48" x 144". Cannot be die cut, can be laminated, can be rollercoated. Lightweight.

 

Powder-Coated Steel

Powder-Coated SteelDescription: 20 & 24 gauge steel. Excellent outdoor material. Can cut to shape. Inks have excellent outdoor weatherability. Need at least 2 holes on 1 edge to powder coat. Max size 48" x 48" for effecient coating. High gloss finish.

 

Sintra

SintraDescription: Available in various thickness - .079 in stock. Can be die cut - no bleed edges. Can be laminated. Fire resistant. Good outdoor weatherability. UV and air dry inks. 48" x 96" sheets in stock.

 

Static Cling Vinyl

Static Cling VinylDescription: Totally removable, no adhesive, transferrable, short life.

 

Styrene

StyreneDescription: Available in various thickness .010 to .080. Can be die cut - no bleed edge. Translucent or opaque. Can be laminated. High impact. Not a good outdoor material - will yellow and become brittle. Large assortment of inks available for printing.

 

Substrates used in graphics manufacturing only. We do not sell raw materials.

Substrates We Use