What Material Does Your Sign Need?
With so many different materials available for your signage, it can be difficult to know which one is best suited for purpose.
Below you will find a comprehensive guide summarising the advantages of each of the materials on offer, so you can easily choose which one will best suit its use on your premises. Simply click on one of the buttons below, or just scroll down to see all of the materials we have on offer for you!
Please note, some Premium Materials are subject to a longer lead time.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl
- The most cost-effective material
- Quick and easy to affix
- Suitable for flat or curved non-porous surfaces
- Comes with a gloss finish
- Recommended for indoor use only
- Guaranteed for 4 years indoor use
1mm & 2mm Rigid Plastic
- More flexible than thicker plastic - less likely to snap or break
- Supplied with adhesive pads for installing on flat surfaces
- Lightweight material suitable for indoor and outdoor use
- Guaranteed for 4 years outdoor use
Eco-Friendly Self-Adhesive Vinyl
- Lightweight, plastic-free, paper-based material
- Durable and environmentally friendly
- Quick and easy to affix
- Suitable for flat or curved non-porous surfaces
- Recommended for indoor use only
Glow In The Dark Self-Adhesive Vinyl
- Photoluminescent material with options from Class B+, Class C+ and Class D+
- Charges via natural and artificial light
- Quick and easy to affix
- Recommended for indoor use only
- Guaranteed for 4 years indoor use
Eco-Friendly 1mm & 2mm Rigid Plastic
- Made from 100% recycled plastic and is fully recyclable
- Shatter resistant, durable and semi-flexible
- Supplied with adhesive pads for installing on flat surfaces
- Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use
Glow In The Dark 1mm Rigid Plastic
- Photoluminescent material with options from Class B+, Class C+ and Class D+
- Charges via natural and artificial light
- Supplied with adhesive pads for installing on flat surfaces
- Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use
- Guaranteed for 4 years indoor use
3mm Aluminium Composite
- Premium material is rigid and lightweight
- More hardwearing and aesthetic than cheaper alternatives
- Option to add fixing channels and anti-graffiti coating to combat vandalism
- Will not rust or corrode over time - ideal for both indoor and long-term outdoor usage
3mm Brushed Aluminium Composite
- Premium material that’s rigid and lightweight, with a superior finish
- More hardwearing and aesthetic than cheaper alternatives
- Will not rust or corrode over time - ideal for both indoor and long-term outdoor usage
- Guaranteed for 7 years outdoor use
Window Stickers
- Perfect for displaying essential signage in areas with limited wall space
- Self-adhesive front - quick and easy to affix
- Suitable for sticking on flat or curved glass surfaces
- Recommended for use indoors, in buildings and vehicles
Super-Tough Rigid Plastic
- Cost-effective, durable and shatterproof material with a long lifespan
- Stronger than acrylic alternatives
- Is 100% recyclable at specialist recycling sites
- Supplied with adhesive pads for installing on flat surfaces
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
- Guaranteed for 5 years outdoor use
Removable Vinyl
- Can be repositioned multiple times – special dot pattern on self-adhesive back
- Never have to worry about your signage being in the wrong location – easy to remove and re-stick wherever you want
- Quick and easy to affix
- Suitable for flat or curved non-porous surfaces
- Recommended for indoor use only
- Guaranteed for 3 years indoor use
Photoluminescent Ratings
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Rating Values
Class B+
Class C+
Class D+
Minimum Luminance (mcd/m²)*
At decay time
10 min
60 min
100
10
210
30
300
35
Total Decay Time**
20 hours
41 hours
66 hours
PSPA Class Equivalent
Exceeds Class B Requirements
Exceeds Class C Requirements
Exceeds Class D Requirements
BS ISO 16069 Compliant?
Suitable Applications
Our standard, most cost effective solution for use where BS ISO 16069 does not apply. Our Class B+ rated material takes up to 20 hours to fade to the limit of dark-adapted human eyesight (0.32mcd/m2).
The minimum requirement for compliance with BS ISO 16069, such as for Safe Way Guidance Systems (SWGS). Our Class C+ option shines twice as bright and for twice as long as Class B+ alternatives. We recommend at least Class C+ glow in the dark rating for critical safety signage such as emergency exit marking and fire equipment identification.
Our brightest, longest lasting glow! Many customers choose Class D+ for extra comfort that their safety signs will be visible when they are needed the most. These are particularly useful in settings where safety cannot be compromised and ambient lighting is less reliable, or if visibility can be severely compromised. Examples include large, complex facilities, undercover car parks or internal stairways.
*Photoluminescent materials are rated based on their luminance in millicandelas per square meter (mcd/m²). Higher values indicate a brighter glow.
**this is measured as the time taken to fade to the limit of dark-adapted human eyesight (0.32mcd/m2).