Printing

Durable Print Materials for Extended Use

As advancements are made in printing technology, there is also a continuous development of printing materials that aim to create visually appealing, attractive, and captivating promotional items.

We recognise that printers are making significant investments in the latest print machinery, and it is therefore paramount to provide them with the best printing materials on the market.

• Palight® PVC Foam
• Alupanel® Aluminium Composite
• Solid PVC
• Polystyrene

Whilst it is possible to print on practically any substrate, PERSPEX Distribution strives to stay ahead of the market with materials that produce the best possible finish for digital print, wide format and screen printers.

Choosing the right material for Printing

Selecting the appropriate material can be challenging due to the abundance of options available. However, we possess the necessary expertise and knowledge to guide you in making the correct decision. You can reach out to us through our contact page to discuss your printing requirements or refer to the advantages of our products listed below.

Benefits of Palight® PVC Foam

PVC foam is known by various names such as foam board, foam PVC, and polyvinyl chloride foam. The initial PALIGHT® sheet has a white index of over 100 units, and its pure white base contributes to the enhanced brightness and intensity of printed colours. The diverse palette of PALIGHT® colours allows for vinyl application or direct printing on the substrate. Other benefits of this material are:

• Flat surface ideal for screen and digital printing
• Half the weight of solid PVC
• A wide range of colours
• Lightweight
• Can be used outside for short-term installations
• Easily fabricated and formed
• Recyclable
• Thicknesses available from 1mm to 25mm
• Maximum PVC Foam Board size of 3050mm x 2030mm
• 100% recycled Palight Re-NU now available

Benefits of Alupanel® Aluminium Composite

ALUPANEL® aluminium composite sheet consists of a polyethylene core sandwiched between two 0.15 to 0.3mm aluminium skins. Its smooth, flat surface is ideal for printing, with other features including:

• Range of decorative finishes and colours possible
• Lightweight
• Durable
• Flexible
• Limited rate of expansion and contraction
• Suited to high-wear environments
• Cost effective
• Made in the UK

Why choose PERSPEX® Distribution as your preferred material supplier?

Our experience and industry-leading support is there to help you make the most appropriate and cost effective material selection for your project. As a company, we offer:

• Fast delivery - our five distribution warehouses enable us to deliver our products to all corners of the UK faster than anyone else
• Cut to size service - typically delivering cut to size panels within 24 hours
• A large stock holding
• UK manufacturing
• An award-winning fleet (recognised by the Energy Saving Trust as achieving Gold Status in the reduction of CO2 emissions)
• Bespoke colour matching service
• Samples to ensure correct material selection
• Full technical support
• Competitive pricing

Find out more about our materials and services or contact one of our team today.