Whether you are looking to get signage for marketing materials, making your business location standout, or a major event, it can often be difficult to navigate the wide variety of options available. Print in the Bag is always happy to chat with you about your needs and provide advice on what options would work best for your purpose. Below is a brief guide to discuss some of the major types of signage and how it can best help you depending upon your goals.
Foamex
Foamex signs are constructed out of PVC foam, which allows for a high quality, smooth finish. As a result, they are quite versatile for their uses. Customers often use Foamex as an affordable advertising solution. The lightweight nature means they can be secured with as little as adhesive but can also be screwed in to surfaces. They can even be used for wallcoverings or on the ceiling. Foamex makes for incredibly easy signage installation as well.
When working with this material, 3 mm Foamex is recommended for indoor signs while outdoors sign installation benefits better from 5 mm width. The nature of the material also makes it a good option for large signs. While a maximum board size is 2.4m x 1.2m, multiple boards can be expertly digitally printed and combined to create very large signs that will be quite eye-catching.
Reasons to choose Foamex:
- Seeking an affordable, temporary solution
- Easy signage installation
- Stake signs for real estate agents or political campaigns
- Advertise easily in many locations
- Not needing a permanent use
Vinyl Printing
Have you ever driven by a business and saw the giant marketing banners waving in the wind, sometimes as wide as the storefront? This is vinyl printing and is a great option for marketing promotions as it is both affordable and durable. These types of banners provide a wide variety of uses. You can often see them at pubs, music venues, lining streets, or event employed for crowd control. They are a great option for special events or major marketing campaigns.
The use of PVC material allows for customization based on purpose. Vinyl printing banners can include pockets for insertion of poles (think street banners), welded hems, or welded hems with eyelets to make for easy signage installation. Vinyl printing ensures a vivid image.
These signs are available in a variety of weights. The standard option of 440 gsm fits most purposes although some businesses may opt for a more rigid 500 gsm weight. If you are wanting double-sided vinyl printing, the 740 gsm signs are the perfect solution. Meanwhile, for those placing banners in areas with strong gusts of wind, a mesh style is a great option as it allows 25% of air to flow through, making it a good choice to improve the longevity of the sign by giving wind resistance.
Reasons to choose vinyl printing:
- Need for a large, eye-catching marketing
- Advertise special events or major sales
- Secure advertising in the air
- Need wind resistant option (consider mesh)
DiBond
If your needs are more permanent in nature or you simply want a more sleek, professional look, DiBond is the way to go. DiBond is a type of aluminium composite that is both lightweight and strong, giving it rigidity and long-lasting appeal. The use of aluminium also means that DiBond is lightweight, making signage installation relatively easy. The aluminium composite itself is 3 mm and is covered with a printed sheet of self-adhesive vinyl. You may see DiBond signage as directional markers in buildings, signs utilized in parking lots, or ornate signs marking the entrance to a business.
This is an incredibly versatile material that can be utilized either indoors or outdoors with a wide range of features that can enhance its performance. For example, DiBond can be covered with a laminate that is graffiti resistant, which is an excellent option for a sign that will be placed outdoors. The material can also be machine cut into a variety of shapes, adding additional versatility.
Reasons to choose DiBond
- Need for a permanent sign
- Strength and durability desired
- Wanting a professional appearance
- Need a custom cut shape
Sign Trays
An increasingly popular option for permanent signs, sign trays provide the most cost effective option for striking flat signage that is more stylish than a typical flat panel sign. Like other types of signs, sign trays are covered with digitally-printed vinyl graphics. They can include virtually any colour imaginable. However, sign trays also stand out more, giving depth to your sign while allowing for screws affixing the sign to be neatly hidden.
Sign trays are designed using a durable aluminium composite. They are typically mounted directly to a wall but can also be designed for use with posts. Sign trays also provide versatile options in terms of shape and can be designed for a more rounded usage as well. Sign trays provide an extra pop when signage installation is paired with custom lighting indoors, making your sign really stand out.
Reasons to choose sign trays:
- Need for a durable, permanent sign
- Want the most professional looking option
- Great for sign to distinguish business location
- Add depth and style
Final Thoughts
At Print in the Bag, we understand that you want to receive quality and value for your sign purchases. We also know that there are a wide variety of reasons that bring you to order signs. As experts in the design and signage installation business, we are always happy to speak with you about your needs and recommend the best products that will accomplish your goals while helping you stay within your budget. Contact us anytime to discuss your needs!