Focus on Substrates
From lightboxes to banners, signs to vehicle panels, it is important you pick the appropriate material for each and every job. Whether needing rigid or flexible materials, by picking the correct substrates, you can make every project pop. With so many options on the market, here are some highlights to help.
Trusted products for sign makers Perspex
Perspex Distribution knows that high-quality signage starts with high-performance materials. It is therefore proud to supply an exclusive range of substrates – boasting more than 80% of substrates being produced here in the UK – designed to meet the needs of today’s sign makers, combining durability, printability, and sustainability. At the forefront is the Alupanel aluminium composite range,
by MultipanelUK in Dover, Kent and trusted by sign makers for its flatness, strength, and superior print surface. From retail signage to architectural displays, Alupanel delivers consistent performance across a wide variety of applications. A standout product is Alupanel A-Lite, available exclusively through Perspex Distribution. With a smooth matt white finish, dual protective film, and superior ink adhesion, A-Lite is the go-to panel for direct-to-substrate digital printing. Sustainability is also a key part of Perspex’s mission. Alupanel sheets are already made with at least 80% recycled core material, and Perspex is proud to be trialling a closed-loop recycling process in partnership with Multipanel UK and industry partners. This initiative allows off-cuts and post-consumer Alupanel waste from signs to hoarding panels to be collected and recycled back into new Alupanel sheets, helping reduce waste and promote circular manufacturing in the signage sector.
Imageperfect 5700
Elevate your signage Spandex
Established in 1976, Spandex is Europe’s largest supplier to the sign making, display and visual communication industry and the UK distributor of the Impageperfect family of products. One standout product from the range is Imageperfect 5700 series, a high-performance signage film delivering versatility and durability. Ideal for everything from vehicle graphics to shopfront signage, Imageperfect 5700 performs exceptionally well in both indoor and outdoor applications. Available in standard or Perfect Apply adhesive, it adheres easily to flat and slightly curved surfaces and has a lifespan of up to eight years. With 90 vibrant colours as standard and
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market-leading cutting and weeding properties, Imageperfect is the perfect choice for signage films. Looking for printable films? Imageperfect Digital offers a comprehensive range, from short-term solutions for everyday promotional applications to premium polymeric films designed for more demanding, long-term uses such as vehicle branding and wall coverings. Available with clear, grey and Perfect Apply adhesive options, these films are compatible with all major print platforms, including solvent, eco-solvent, latex, and UV-cured inks. Spandex also demonstrates a strong commitment to
sustainability. All Imageperfect products are packaged using recycled materials and FSC-certified paper, while select ranges have been carbon-measured by CarbonQuota, empowering customers to make more environmentally informed choices.
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Alupanel ACM sheets
PALBOARD Terra, manufactured by Palram Industries, adds to
Perspex Distribution’s growing environmental product range. It is a breakthrough product for graphic and design applications, as it boasts being the first PVC composite panel with a negative carbon footprint. It offers the print performance of PVC sheets, with a significantly reduced environmental footprint, making it an excellent choice for eco-conscious signage. With a nationwide branch network, in-depth product
knowledge, and a huge stock holding, Perspex Distribution continues to support the signage industry with innovative materials that deliver both on performance and sustainability.
www.perspex.co.uk
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