Sign Materials Guide

Material	Indoor	Outdoor	Description
Aluminium	✔	✔	Ideal for applications where resistance to corrosion and strength are a necessity. Premium lightweight but rigid material. Best use for traffic, parking and mining signs. Aluminium tolerances comply with AS/NZS 1734-1997
Aluminium Composite Panel	✔	✔	Popular for signboard, advertising panels, interior decoration. Premium look and feel. Low density polyethylene core with aluminium skin. High resistance to warping, corrosion and weathering.
Anodised Aluminium	✔	✔	Thicker than a standard aluminium sign, best use for high traffic areas where the sign may be accidentally get dents and dings.
Carpet Self-Adhesive Vinyl	✔	✖	Popular for offices, schools, libraries, childcare centres and other application where a signage for carpet may be required. Features an anti-slip overlaminate.
Face-Adhesive Vinyl	✔	✔	Stick this on glass where you need the sign to face outwards. Useful for keeping hands off the sign. Popular for window signage, door opening hours and more.
Flute	✔	✔	Also known as multiflute or corflute. An economical and ideal option for short-term signage, especially at construction and building sites, and outdoor events. Can be mounted on slightly curved surfaces.
Frosted Window Vinyl	✔	✖	A subtle and elegant self-adhesive vinyl for windows and glass that makes the design looks like it has been etched into the glass for a smart, modern look. Often used to help reduce the risk of people walking into glass windows or doors.
Hard Floor Self-Adhesive Vinyl	✔	✖	Adheres to most clean and dry hard surfaces, keep away from moisture. Features an anti-slip overlaminate and an industrial-grade, pressure sensitive adhesive backing for long term use. Popular for offices, schools, libraries, medical centres, shopping malls and more.
Luminous Metal	✔	✖	The same features and benefits of a standard Metal but with the additional feature of glow-in-the-dark. Non-toxic and non-radioactive material. Requires only 5 minutes exposure to ambient light to charge and will glow constantly for 10+ hours (initial exposure to 60 minutes is requirred to activate). Popular for evacuation, directional, safety and exit signage.
Luminous Polypropylene	✔	✖	The same features and benefits of a standard Polypropylene but with the additional feature of glow-in-the-dark. Non-toxic and non-radioactive material. Requires only 5 minutes exposure to ambient light to charge and will glow constantly for 10+ hours (initial exposure to 60 minutes is requirred to activate). Popular for evacuation, directional, safety and exit signage.
Luminous Self-Adhesive Vinyl	✔	✖	The same features and benefits of a standard Self-Adhesive Vinyl but with the additional feature of glow-in-the-dark. Non-toxic and non-radioactive material. Requires only 5 minutes exposure to ambient light to charge and will glow constantly for 10+ hours (initial exposure to 60 minutes is requirred to activate). Popular for evacuation, directional, safety and exit signage.
Magnetic	✔	✔	Ideal for multiple home, school, warehouse, vehicle and office signages. Strong and effective hold on most magnetic surfaces.
Metal	✔	✔	All-rounder, durable and holds well in windy conditions and can withstand -40°C to 80°C., ideal for outdoors. Consists of Colorbond Steel. Complies with two Steel Manufacturing Standards, AS/NZS 1365 and AS 1397.
Polypropylene	✔	✔	Made from 50% recycled material and is fully recyclable. A semi-rigid, lightweight, and UV stablilised material with high resistance to fading and cracking. Withstands -40°C to 160°C.
PVC Mesh	✔	✔	Suitable for mounting on fences, hoarding wrap and general banners. Superior strength, excellent UV stability and resistance to cold cracking, the heat and shrinkage. Lightweight and allows ample air flow to reduce wind loads. Comes with eyelets for easy installation.
Self-Adhesive Paper	✔	✖	Usually used for packaging labels, popular among shipping, food and beverage industries. Glossy finish with a permanent adhesive. Excellent wet strength and bulk.
Self-Adhesive Polypropylene	✔	✔	Ideal for flat, clean and dry surfaces indoors and protected exterior situations. Features an industrial grade, pressure sensitive adhesive backing for long term use. Adheres to most clean, dry, flat surfaces.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl	✔	✔	Highly resistant to shrinking, fading and chemicals. Withstands -29°C to 65°C. Glossy, flexible material with permanent adhesion that can adhere to virtually any clean, dry suface. Suitable for flat or soft-curved textures.
Stainless Steel	✔	✔	Ideal for applications where resistance to corrosion and strength are a necessity. Durable and highly resistant to chemicals for easy cleaning.
Polypropylene Poster	✔	✖
Vinyl	✔	✔	Heavy duty PVC fabric, highly tear resistant and suitable for indoor and outdoor conditions. Holds well in the wind and rain.
Galvanised Steel	✔	✔	Often used for long-term vehicle signage and outdoor signage. Tough, durable and resistant to rusting.

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Material	Indoor	Outdoor	Description
Aluminium	✔	✔	Ideal for applications where resistance to corrosion and strength are a necessity. Premium lightweight but rigid material. Best use for traffic, parking and mining signs. Aluminium tolerances comply with AS/NZS 1734-1997
Aluminium Composite Panel	✔	✔	Popular for signboard, advertising panels, interior decoration. Premium look and feel. Low density polyethylene core with aluminium skin. High resistance to warping, corrosion and weathering.
Carpet Self-Adhesive Vinyl	✔	✖	Popular for offices, schools, libraries, childcare centres and other application where a signage for carpet may be required. Features an anti-slip overlaminate.
Flute	✔	✔	Also known as multiflute or corflute. An economical and ideal option for short-term signage, especially at construction and building sites, and outdoor events. Can be mounted on slightly curved surfaces...
Frosted Window Vinyl	✔	✖	A subtle and elegant self-adhesive vinyl for windows and glass that makes the design looks like it has been etched into the glass for a smart, modern look. Often used to help reduce the risk of people walking into glass windows or doors.
Galvanised Steel	✔	✔	Often used for long-term vehicle signage and outdoor signage. Tough, durable and resistant to rusting.
Hard Floor Self-Adhesive Vinyl	✔	✖	Adheres to most clean and dry hard surfaces, keep away from moisture. Features an anti-slip overlaminate and an industrial-grade, pressure sensitive adhesive backing for long term use. Popular for offices, schools, libraries, medical centres, shopping malls and more.
Luminous Metal	✔	✖	The same features and benefits of a standard Metal, but with the additional feature of glow-in-the-dark. Non-toxic and non-radioactive material. Requires only 5 minutes exposure to ambient light to charge, and will glow constantly for 10+ hours (initial exposure to 60 minutes is required to activate). Popular for evacuation, directional, safety and exit signage.
Luminous Polypropylene	✔	✖	The same features and benefits of a standard Polypropylene, but with the additional feature of glow-in-the-dark. Non-toxic and non-radioactive material. Requires only 5 minutes exposure to ambient light to charge, and will glow constantly for 10+ hours (initial exposure to 60 minutes is required to activate). Popular for evacuation, directional, safety and exit signage.
Magnetic	✔	✔	Ideal for multiple home, school, warehouse, vehicle and office signage. Strong and effective hold on most magnetic surfaces.
Metal	✔	✔	All-rounder, durable and holds well in windy conditions and can withstand -40°C to 80°C., ideal for outdoors. Consists of Colorbond Steel. Complies with two Steel Manufacturing Standards, AS/NZS 1365 and AS 1397.
Polypropylene	✔	✔	Made from 50% recycled material and is fully recyclable. A semi-rigid, lightweight, and UV stabilised material with high resistance to fading and cracking. Withstands -40°C to 160°C.
Polypropylene Poster	✔	✖	Ideal for promotional roll up banners, posters and short-term outdoor signage. Features a black light blocking PET middle layer.
PVC Mesh	✔	✔	Suitable for mounting on fences, hoarding wrap and general banners. Superior strength, excellent UV stability and resistance to cold cracking, the heat and shrinkage. Lightweight and allows ample air flow to reduce wind loads. Comes with eyelets for easy installation.
Self-Adhesive Polypropylene	✔	✔	Ideal for flat, clean and dry surfaces indoors and protected exterior situations. Features an industrial grade, pressure sensitive adhesive backing for long term use. Adheres to most clean, dry, flat surfaces.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl	✔	✔	Highly resistant to shrinking, fading and chemicals. Withstands -29°C to 65°C. Glossy, flexible material with permanent adhesion that can adhere to virtually any clean, dry suface. Suitable for flat or soft-curved textures.
Stainless Steel	✔	✔	Ideal for applications where resistance to corrosion and strength are a necessity. Durable and highly resistant to chemicals for easy cleaning.
Vinyl	✔	✔	Heavy duty PVC fabric, highly tear resistant and suitable for indoor and outdoor conditions. Holds well in the wind and rain.

We also offer some of our standard signs and labels in the high-quality materials listed below (not available for custom signs).

Material	Indoor	Outdoor	Description
Anodised Aluminium	✔	✔	Thicker than a standard aluminium sign, best used for high traffic areas where other rigid sign(s) may accidentally get dents and dings.
Face-Adhesive Vinyl	✔	✔	Stick this on glass where you need the sign to face outwards. Useful for keeping hands off the sign. Popular for window signage, door opening hours and more.
Self-Adhesive Paper	✔	✖	Usually used for packaging labels, popular among shipping, food and beverage industries. Glossy finish with a permanent adhesive. Excellent wet strength and bulk.

Material	Indoor	Outdoor	Description
Aluminium	✔	✔	Ideal for applications where resistance to corrosion and strength are a necessity. Premium lightweight but rigid material. Best use for traffic, parking and mining signs. Aluminium tolerances comply with AS/NZS 1734-1997
Aluminium Composite Panel	✔	✔	Popular for signboard, advertising panels, interior decoration. Premium look and feel. Low density polyethylene core with aluminium skin. High resistance to warping, corrosion and weathering.
Anodised Aluminium	✔	✔	Thicker than a standard aluminium sign, best used for high traffic areas where other rigid sign(s) may accidentally get dents and dings.
Carpet Self-Adhesive Vinyl	✔	✖	Popular for offices, schools, libraries, childcare centres and other application where a signage for carpet may be required. Features an anti-slip overlaminate.
Face-Adhesive Vinyl	✔	✔	Stick this on glass where you need the sign to face outwards. Useful for keeping hands off the sign. Popular for window signage, door opening hours and more.
Flute	✔	✔	Also known as multiflute or corflute. An economical and ideal option for short-term signage, especially at construction and building sites, and outdoor events. Can be mounted on slightly curved surfaces.
Frosted Window Vinyl	✔	✖	A subtle and elegant self-adhesive vinyl for windows and glass that makes the design looks like it has been etched into the glass for a smart, modern look. Often used to help reduce the risk of people walking into glass windows or doors.
Galvanised Steel	✔	✔	Often used for long-term vehicle signage and outdoor signage. Tough, durable and resistant to rusting.
Hard Floor Self-Adhesive Vinyl	✔	✖	Adheres to most clean and dry hard surfaces, keep away from moisture. Features an anti-slip overlaminate and an industrial-grade, pressure sensitive adhesive backing for long term use. Popular for offices, schools, libraries, medical centres, shopping malls and more.
Luminous Metal	✔	✖	The same features and benefits of a standard Metal, but with the additional feature of glow-in-the-dark. Non-toxic and non-radioactive material. Requires only 5 minutes exposure to ambient light to charge, and will glow constantly for 10+ hours (initial exposure to 60 minutes is required to activate). Popular for evacuation, directional, safety and exit signage.
Luminous Polypropylene	✔	✖	The same features and benefits of a standard Polypropylene, but with the additional feature of glow-in-the-dark. Non-toxic and non-radioactive material. Requires only 5 minutes exposure to ambient light to charge, and will glow constantly for 10+ hours (initial exposure to 60 minutes is required to activate). Popular for evacuation, directional, safety and exit signage.
Magnetic	✔	✔	Ideal for multiple home, school, warehouse, vehicle and office signage. Strong and effective hold on most magnetic surfaces.
Metal	✔	✔	All-rounder, durable and holds well in windy conditions and can withstand -40°C to 80°C., ideal for outdoors. Consists of Colorbond Steel. Complies with two Steel Manufacturing Standards, AS/NZS 1365 and AS 1397.
Polypropylene	✔	✔	Made from 50% recycled material and is fully recyclable. A semi-rigid, lightweight, and UV stabilised material with high resistance to fading and cracking. Withstands -40°C to 160°C.
Polypropylene Poster	✔	✖	Ideal for promotional roll up banners, posters and short-term outdoor signage. Features a black light blocking PET middle layer.
PVC Mesh	✔	✔	Suitable for mounting on fences, hoarding wrap and general banners. Superior strength, excellent UV stability and resistance to cold cracking, the heat and shrinkage. Lightweight and allows ample air flow to reduce wind loads. Comes with eyelets for easy installation.
Self-Adhesive Paper	✔	✖	Usually used for packaging labels, popular among shipping, food and beverage industries. Glossy finish with a permanent adhesive. Excellent wet strength and bulk.
Self-Adhesive Polypropylene	✔	✔	Ideal for flat, clean and dry surfaces indoors and protected exterior situations. Features an industrial grade, pressure sensitive adhesive backing for long term use. Adheres to most clean, dry, flat surfaces.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl	✔	✔	Highly resistant to shrinking, fading and chemicals. Withstands -29°C to 65°C. Glossy, flexible material with permanent adhesion that can adhere to virtually any clean, dry suface. Suitable for flat or soft-curved textures.
Stainless Steel	✔	✔	Ideal for applications where resistance to corrosion and strength are a necessity. Durable and highly resistant to chemicals for easy cleaning.
Vinyl	✔	✔	Heavy duty PVC fabric, highly tear resistant and suitable for indoor and outdoor conditions. Holds well in the wind and rain.

Aluminium
Ideal for applications where resistance to corrosion and strength are a necessity. Premium lightweight but rigid material. Best use for traffic, parking and mining signs. Aluminium tolerances comply with AS/NZS 1734-1997
Aluminium Composite Panel
Popular for signboard, advertising panels, interior decoration. Premium look and feel. Low density polyethylene core with aluminium skin. High resistance to warping, corrosion and weathering.
Anodised Aluminium
Thicker than a standard aluminium sign, best used for high traffic areas where other rigid sign(s) may accidentally get dents and dings. Not available for custom signs.
Carpet Self-Adhesive Vinyl
Popular for offices, schools, libraries, childcare centres and other application where a signage for carpet may be required. Features an anti-slip overlaminate.
Face-Adhesive Vinyl
Stick this on glass where you need the sign to face outwards. Useful for keeping hands off the sign. Popular for window signage, door opening hours and more. Not available for custom signs.
Flute
Also known as multiflute or corflute. An economical and ideal option for short-term signage, especially at construction and building sites, and outdoor events. Can be mounted on slightly curved surfaces...
Frosted Window Vinyl
A subtle and elegant self-adhesive vinyl for windows and glass that makes the design looks like it has been etched into the glass for a smart, modern look. Often used to help reduce the risk of people walking into glass windows or doors.
Galvanised Steel
Often used for long-term vehicle signage and outdoor signage. Tough, durable and resistant to rusting.
Hard Floor Self-Adhesive Vinyl
Adheres to most clean and dry hard surfaces, keep away from moisture. Features an anti-slip overlaminate and an industrial-grade, pressure sensitive adhesive backing for long term use. Popular for offices, schools, libraries, medical centres, shopping malls and more.
Luminous Metal
The same features and benefits of a standard Metal, but with the additional feature of glow-in-the-dark. Non-toxic and non-radioactive material. Requires only 5 minutes exposure to ambient light to charge, and will glow constantly for 10+ hours (initial exposure to 60 minutes is required to activate). Popular for evacuation, directional, safety and exit signage.
Luminous Polypropylene
The same features and benefits of a standard Polypropylene, but with the additional feature of glow-in-the-dark. Non-toxic and non-radioactive material. Requires only 5 minutes exposure to ambient light to charge, and will glow constantly for 10+ hours (initial exposure to 60 minutes is required to activate). Popular for evacuation, directional, safety and exit signage.
Magnetic
Ideal for multiple home, school, warehouse, vehicle and office signage. Strong and effective hold on most magnetic surfaces.
Metal
All-rounder, durable and holds well in windy conditions and can withstand -40°C to 80°C., ideal for outdoors. Consists of Colorbond Steel. Complies with two Steel Manufacturing Standards, AS/NZS 1365 and AS 1397.
Polypropylene
Made from 50% recycled material and is fully recyclable. A semi-rigid, lightweight, and UV stabilised material with high resistance to fading and cracking. Withstands -40°C to 160°C.
Polypropylene Poster
Ideal for promotional roll up banners, posters and short-term outdoor signage. Features a black light blocking PET middle layer.
PVC Mesh
Suitable for mounting on fences, hoarding wrap and general banners. Superior strength, excellent UV stability and resistance to cold cracking, the heat and shrinkage. Lightweight and allows ample air flow to reduce wind loads. Comes with eyelets for easy installation.
Self-Adhesive Paper
Usually used for packaging labels, popular among shipping, food and beverage industries. Glossy finish with a permanent adhesive. Excellent wet strength and bulk. Not available for custom signs.
Self-Adhesive Polypropylene
Ideal for flat, clean and dry surfaces indoors and protected exterior situations. Features an industrial grade, pressure sensitive adhesive backing for long term use. Adheres to most clean, dry, flat surfaces.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl
Highly resistant to shrinking, fading and chemicals. Withstands -29°C to 65°C. Glossy, flexible material with permanent adhesion that can adhere to virtually any clean, dry suface. Suitable for flat or soft-curved textures.
Stainless Steel
Ideal for applications where resistance to corrosion and strength are a necessity. Durable and highly resistant to chemicals for easy cleaning.
Vinyl
Heavy duty PVC fabric, highly tear resistant and suitable for indoor and outdoor conditions. Holds well in the wind and rain.

Aluminium	✔️	✔️	✔️	Ideal for applications where resistance to corrosion and strength are a necessity. Premium lightweight but rigid material. Best use for traffic, parking and mining signs. Aluminium tolerances comply with AS/NZS 1734-1997
Aluminium Composite Panel

Aluminium	✔️	✔️	✔️
Aluminium Composite Panel	✔️	✔️	✔️
Anodised Aluminium	✔️	✔️
Carpet Self-Adhesive Vinyl	✔️
Face-Adhesive Vinyl	✔️
Flute	✔️	✔️

Overlaminate Guide

Signs with Overlaminate are more hard-wearing, protected from abrasions, and are easier to clean.

Featured: Ultratuff Overlaminate makes it easier to clean graffitied signs!*

Types of Overlaminate:

Ultratuff Overlaminate
Ultratuff Overlaminate has a topcoat that provides a smooth surface that resists the adhesion of graffiti, making it easy to wipe off without leaving any residue. *Graffiti must be cleaned within the first 48 hours using suitable solvents to reduce damage to the sign. Designed for outdoor use on rigid, flat signs. Its features include graffiti and dirt, abrasion resistance, and compatibility with metal signs. It is easy to clean, maintain, and offers long-lasting protection.
Clear Overlaminate
Clear Overlaminate is a highly durable film that protects signs and graphics from abrasion and weathering. It is compatible with a variety of sign materials, including metal, flexible, and rigid substrates. It is easy to clean, resists dirt and dust, and is suitable for outdoor use.
UV Overlaminate
UV Overlaminate for signs is a film that is both durable and protective, specifically designed to shield signs and graphics from the harsh Australian sun. It offers resistance to abrasion and can be used with a variety of sign materials, including metal, flexible, and rigid substrates. Ideal for outdoor use, and also helps to make it easier to wipe off dirt and dust to maintain your sign's quality appearance.
Provides UV light protection for the print but can be affected by the region and position of display.
Anti-Slip Overlaminate
Anti-Slip Overlaminate for signs is a high-quality film that combines durability, protection against abrasion, and ease of maintenance. It is compatible with most sign materials, making it an ideal choice for various applications. The film is specifically designed for self-adhesive floor signs, providing exceptional anti-slip properties to help prevent slips and falls. It is easy to clean, ensuring that the sign remains visible and effective.

Features	Ultratuff	Clear	UV	Anti-Slip
Easy to clean graffiti*	✔	✖	✖	✖
Easy to wipe off dirt and dust	✔	✔	✔	✔
Abrasion resistance	✔	✔	✔	✔
Outdoor application	✔	✔	✔	✖
Compatible with rigid, flat signs (metals)	✔	✔	✔	✔
Compatible with bending or flexible signs	✖	✔	✔	✔
UV Protection*	✖	✖	✔	✖
Tips:	Best use for metal, aluminium or rigid signs.	Applicable to multiple signs	Best applied for outdoor signs.	Best applied to floor signs.

*Graffiti must be cleaned within the first 48 hours using suitable solvents to reduce damage to the sign.

*Provides UV light protection for the print but can be affected by the region and position of display.

Aluminium

Aluminium Composite Panel

Anodised Aluminium

Carpet Self-Adhesive Vinyl

Face-Adhesive Vinyl

Flute

Frosted Window Vinyl

Galvanised Steel

Hard Floor Self-Adhesive Vinyl

Luminous Metal

Luminous Polypropylene

Magnetic

Metal

Polypropylene

Polypropylene Poster

PVC Mesh

Self-Adhesive Paper

Self-Adhesive Polypropylene

Self-Adhesive Vinyl

Stainless Steel

Vinyl

Ultratuff Overlaminate

Clear Overlaminate

UV Overlaminate

Anti-Slip Overlaminate