49 Issue 258 - April / May 2025 email: editor@signlink.co.uk When it comes to the world of signage, large-format board plays a pivotal role in the production of certain products. For years many substrates have been tried and tested, while recently new products have come to the market to answer environmental concerns. One of the big positives of the 2020 pandemic was the huge increase in sustainable initiatives that were embraced around the world. With much of the world hitting pause, many companies had a chance to readjust operations, while consumers re-evaluated their preferences for the way they receive and experience products. People’s renewed appreciation for nature, and the increase of ecommerce meant that fibre-based products become increasingly popular. This was especially evident in the wide-format print and signage industries, where many new innovations in materials meant that sign-makers could provide new sustainable solutions to brands, retailers, and events (once they were back up and running). When it comes to rigid boards used for advertising, products can have several different names or references, be it display board, fibreboard, foam board, PVC, corrugated, honeycomb, cardboard panels, wide-format board, or as we have titled this article – large-format board. So, what are the options currently available in this sector and what can printers and sign-makers consider when using these materials? Important Substrates When it comes to using display boards, the applications can be vast, with uses including hoardings, point-of-sale (POS), pop-up systems, exhibition graphics, wayfinding, and window displays. When it comes to the many products produced by the industry, Venture Banners, a trade-only supplier of largeformat print, supplies a large array of options. “We produce a range of graphics on PVC foam board in 3mm and 5mm, LARGE-FORMAT BOARD CHOOSING A HOST OF APPLICATIONS WITH LARGE-FORMAT BOARD A popular option for indoor and outdoor signage, large-format board can encompass a range of different substrates and product types. Here, David Osgar takes a look at some of the well-known and newer options on the market
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