F.A.Q
Materials
A hard smooth plastic material commonly stocked in 1mm, 3mm, 6mm and 12mm thick sheets.
Application: Indoor and Outdoor signs
Pros:
• Gives nice smooth finish to signs
• Lasts years outdoors
• Costs less than metal
• Readily available locally
Cons:
• Very flexible so it requires support to stay rigid*
• Will warp over time so it is not recommended for large signs unless framed
• Becomes brittle and may break easily after a year or more outdoors
* Does not apply to ½” or thicker.
A smooth rigid but soft material with a foam center commonly stocked in ¼” thick sheets.
Application: Indoor signs
Pros:
• Gives nice smooth finish to signs
• Excellent for indoor use
• Stays rigid eliminating the need for support
• Lightweight
• Readily available locally
Cons:
• Very fragile and so dents easily
• Will warp over time so it is not recommended for large signs
• Cannot be used for outdoor signs
A smooth rigid material with a foam center commonly stocked in ¼” & 1/2” thick sheets.
Application: Indoor and outdoor signs
Pros:
• Gives nice smooth finish to signs
• Excellent for indoor use
• Warp resistant
• Lightweight
• Remarkably strong despite light weight
Cons:
• Not readily available locally
A durable sturdy plastic material with a corrugated center (similar to cardboard) commonly stocked in 3/16” thick sheets.
Application: Indoor and Outdoor signs
Pros:
• Low cost material for both indoor and outdoor use
• Stays rigid eliminating the need for support
• Lightweight
• Readily available locally
Cons:
• Corrugation causes noticeable impression
• Sides expose the corrugated center, which is unattractive for certain signs
• Not as strong as PVC
• Somewhat fragile though stronger than foam-board
• May become brittle after 6 months or more outdoors
A very hard smooth plastic material commonly stocked in 1/16”, 1/8”, 3/16”, and ¼” thick sheets. Acrylic can be clear or coloured and resembles glass.
Application: Indoor and outdoor signs. Typically used for high-end applications and lit signs.
Pros:
• Gives polished glass like finish to signs
• Good for indoor and outdoor use
• Readily available locally
Cons:
• Will warp over time when used outdoors so it is not recommended for large signs
• Easily scratches
• May chip or break
• Expensive
A smooth sheet of metal with a plastic core commonly stocked in 3/16” sheets. Available in white or various metallic finishes.
Application: Indoor and outdoor signs.
Pros:
• Very durable material
• Gives smooth high-quality finish to signs
• Excellent for indoor and outdoor use
• Readily available locally
Cons:
• Larger sizes will warp due to the plastic core and therefore require framing.
• Dents or bends relatively easily
• Gives a more industrial finish which may not be aesthetically pleasing for all applications.
A smooth sheet of metal commonly stocked in 18 gauge, 20 gauge and 22 gauge sheets.° Available in white or with a stainless finish.
Application: Indoor and outdoor signs.
Pros:
• Most durable material
• Gives smooth high quality finish to signs
• Good for indoor and outdoor use
• Readily available locally
Cons:
• Very thin profile results in the need to frame larger signs*
• Dents easily
• Typically requires screws for installation which may affect aesthetics based on the setting of the sign.
° The smaller the gauge, the thicker the metal, eg. 16g is much thicker than 22g.
* Thicker gauges require less support.
We use ink jet printing to produce our feather banners. This allows for a faster turn around time and lower cost however please note that the colour vibrancy is less than on feather banners done with sublimation printing. Also the printed side of the flag will be much brighter than the reverse side.
Despite the above, ink jet printed feather banners account for the vast majority of feather banners seen throughout the island.
We do offer sublimation printed flags, however they take up to 3-4 weeks to be ready and are sold at a different rate.
Please let us know if you prefer sublimated feather or teardrop banners. They are much more vibrant, just as bright on both sides and are even more durable.
Lamination provides an extra layer of protection and can have a matte or glossy finish. Please note that lamination should only be requested if the surface will be frequently wiped or cleaned with solvents. Our inks are weather and scratch resistant so lamination is not required simply due to outdoor exposure.
Reflective signs reflect light back to its source, such as vehicle headlights, to make it highly visible at night or in low-light conditions. This option is best suited for safety or emergency signage. Unlike regular paint or plastic signs, reflective signs remain visible even in total darkness, fog, or rain.