Rigid printing

Rigid substrate printing

Rigid printing has become an increasingly popular option. This method offers exceptional versatility and durability, making it ideal for a wide range of applications: from indoor and outdoor signage to point-of-sale advertising through display stands and exhibition systems for events and trade shows. It is also widely used for decorating commercial spaces, hotel interiors and restaurants.

In addition to large-format applications, there are also other uses such as Glasspack invitations and restaurant menus in acrylic (PMMA), polypropylene coasters and wooden notebooks. It also extends to business cards produced in Forex (PVC foam board) and components for board games, such as pieces and boards, offering a wide range of possibilities for smaller-scale projects.

Rigid substrates for printing

Wide range of rigid materials for large-format printing, adapting to different needs in advertising, signage and visual communication. These materials are increasingly used in the print production industry thanks to technological advances that enable high-quality printing for both indoor and outdoor applications.

  • Forex (PVC foam board)

The possibility of printing directly onto Forex is due to the use of modern and technologically advanced printers. These printers provide exceptional image resolution, ensuring that prints maintain their quality and durability even when exposed to outdoor conditions for extended periods.

Common thicknesses: 3 mm | 5 mm | 10 mm | 19 mm

Printing on Forex is characterised by its light weight, which facilitates handling, mounting and on-site installation, as well as its notable resistance to water, fire and impact, making it durable across various applications. In addition, its insulating properties make it versatile and practical in different environments.

PVC APPLICATIONS

These qualities make it a preferred material for space decoration, signage, printed posters, the creation of temporary spaces, and signage in shops, restaurants, offices and trade shows. It is ideal for producing 3D letters, scenography and exhibition stands thanks to its ease of processing. It is also excellent for large-format photographic printing, delivering high-quality rigid PVC prints. Its versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of projects and applications.

  • Fluted polypropylene

Printing on polypropylene stands out for its ease of use, opacity, flexibility, waterproof properties and durability. It is printed with a matte finish and UV protection and is PVC-free, making it a fully reusable and environmentally responsible substrate.

Ideal for advertising posters and large-format signage. Polypropylene signs are perfect for outdoor use due to their resistance to weather conditions and light weight, which facilitates transport and installation on façades or balconies. They are also widely used in the hospitality sector: fluted polypropylene coasters, restaurant menus and menu holders with QR codes.

Common thickness: 5 mm

Direct printing on polypropylene ensures durability of more than 3 years (both indoors and outdoors), and the surface finish allows for easy cleaning.

  • Pegasus Lightforce

This material is similar to foam board but offers greater strength and rigidity while remaining lightweight. It consists of a central core of high-density extruded polystyrene foam, carefully covered on both sides with high-quality PVC and protected by a film layer on each side.

Its unique composition provides exceptional resistance to impacts while maintaining remarkable lightness and rigidity. Ideal for floor insulation, cold rooms and façade panels, offering outstanding performance in both thermal and acoustic insulation.

In essence, it is a superior alternative to foam board for applications requiring these enhanced properties. It is also suitable for high-quality photographic printing and is ideal for exhibitions, events, point-of-sale environments, photocalls, galas and commercial spaces.

Common thicknesses: 5 mm | 10 mm

  • Foam board

A lightweight material suitable for photo printing, interior decoration and corporate signage with excellent quality. Formed by an expanded core between two flat cardboard panels, it offers ideal lightness for a wide range of applications, including trade show stands and advertising.

Common thicknesses: 5 mm | 10 mm

Its high-quality white coated paper surface, combined with direct UV ink printing, prevents ink absorption into the paper, resulting in more vibrant colours, higher saturation and enhanced image depth.

Intended exclusively for indoor use with indefinite durability. Although mainly used for photo mounting, it is also suitable for photography, decoration, advertising and signage, from photocalls to directional signage.

  • Acrylic (PMMA)

A modern, high-quality substitute for glass. It stands out for its excellent light transmission and superior resistance to weathering and UV radiation. Lightweight and impact-resistant.

Printed in full colour, with the option of white ink, using UV inks that cure under ultraviolet light to produce vivid, intense colours. Acrylic is suitable for both indoor applications (decoration, signage and exhibitions) with indefinite durability, and outdoor use for up to 3 years.

Common thicknesses: 3 mm | 4 mm | 10 mm

  • Dibond aluminium

Aluminium is a preferred substrate for photographic printing due to its quality and superior finish. Direct printing on aluminium achieves vivid colours and high resolution, giving photographs a creative and contemporary appearance. This technique is ideal for enhancing any space with impactful, high-quality images.

Available in white and grey.

  • Folding boxboard

Solid board is an ideal option for printing thanks to its smooth surface and bright white finish. This recyclable, lightweight and resistant material is available in 350 g and is suitable for full-colour printing on one or both sides using UV inks.

This ensures intense, vibrant colours, making it ideal for indoor use, especially in packaging, display units, POS materials (POSM) and various printed posters.

  • Microflute cardboard

Printing on microflute cardboard is a sustainable and high-quality solution for print projects. This material, composed of layers of corrugated paper, provides an excellent base for professional photographic, corporate and advertising printing.

This material stands out for being lightweight, resistant and environmentally responsible in appearance, suitable for a variety of applications such as indoor advertising posters, packaging, stands and display supports.

  • Corrugated cardboard

Also known as corrugated board, it is characterised by a fluted paper core forming channels of different heights and covered by several layers of paper. This material is preferred for its sustainability and recyclability.

It is used for printing cardboard boxes intended for shipping or large-format products.

These options are designed for different uses such as eCommerce, events, direct marketing and primary product packaging, allowing the interior design of the boxes to be customised to enhance the customer experience.

This material stands out for being lightweight, resistant and environmentally responsible in appearance, suitable for a variety of applications such as indoor advertising posters, packaging, stands and display supports.

  • Honeycomb cardboard panel

Honeycomb cardboard is made from 100% recyclable board and is an excellent ecological alternative to traditional PVC panels. It features two outer layers of white coated paper and a 12 mm honeycomb core that provides high strength and dimensional stability, while also offering thermal and acoustic insulation. It is a very lightweight and easy-to-handle material.

It is printed in full colour on one side using UV inks that cure under ultraviolet light, producing intense and vibrant colours. It is intended exclusively for indoor use: for POS display units, stands and counters at trade shows, as well as temporary decorative elements and printed furniture, hanging posters, totems and signage.

  • DISPA

Also known as eco foam board, it is made from 100% FSC-certified paper, making it fully recyclable and reinforcing its environmental credentials. Its versatility makes it ideal for indoor promotional campaigns, posters and hanging signage at trade shows, events or shopping centres, ceiling-mounted installations and background applications in shop windows.

Its embossed paper core provides flexural strength and structural stability, ideal for applications requiring lightness and firmness. Its rigidity is comparable to corrugated cardboard, both longitudinally and transversally, offering versatility and resistance.

  • Smart X Eco

This material consists of a solid polystyrene surface, resistant to weather conditions, UV rays and especially moisture. It can be used outdoors for up to 2 years.

Despite its light weight, it offers high resistance, facilitating transport, handling and on-site installation.

Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, this material withstands climatic conditions and can be used in a wide range of environments. Ideal for signage and advertising in retail environments or shopping centres, display units and decorative elements at events and trade shows.

  • Glasspack or rigid PVC

Glasspack, also known as rigid PVC, is a versatile and durable material used in various direct digital printing applications. This flexible plastic, which can be easily rolled, is highly resistant to weather conditions, including rain and heat, making it suitable for both outdoor advertising and indoor applications.

It is used for interior decoration, signage, point-of-sale posters, product labels and in-store display units. Widely used in the real estate sector for sale or rental signs, as well as on construction sites and for safety signage. Available in a variety of colours, Glasspack is also used to manufacture desk calendars and business cards.

  • Coated card

Coated card is widely used in printing for the production of advertising posters, especially for events, trade shows and exhibitions. The different weights allow it to adapt to the specific needs of each project, whether for lighter promotional posters or for more resistant and durable materials.

In addition, its durability ensures that posters can withstand the passage of time, which is essential for long-term events and exhibitions.

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