A multi-material player in the plastics industry, POLYVANTIS® is a global leader in premium semi-finished acrylic products. Renowned for its iconic brands such as ACRYLITE® in the polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) sector, the company operates across 15 production sites worldwide.

For over 60 years, POLYVANTIS has supplied innovative acrylic sheet and film solutions to a wide range of industries, including building and construction, signs, graphics, framing, lighting, retail, POP and exhibits. With a longstanding commitment to quality and innovation, the company continues to be a trusted partner for professionals in these sectors.

This article explores the applications of Acrylite® products and why they are a great choice for members of the signage industry.

Key Signage Products

ACRYLITE® supplies a range of performance plastic materials that enhance the durability and aesthetic appeal of signage applications. These materials are engineered to meet the specific needs of professionals in the sign and graphics industry, offering solutions that not only improve the quality and longevity of signs but also streamline the production process.

Two such products are:

Advantages of Using ACRYLITE® Digital Pop Touch Acrylic

ACRYLITE® digital pop touch acrylic is specifically engineered to meet ADA compliance standards and delivers outstanding ink adhesion on both sides, making it perfect for first and second surface printing. In addition, its advanced adhesion properties allow UV inks to bond directly to the surface of the sheet without requiring primers or adhesion promoters, ensuring efficient, high-quality results.

Key advantages:

• Optimized for wide-format digital printing

• Dual-sided surfaces for direct printing

• Superior ink adhesion

• ADA-compliant textured surface for accessible signage

ACRYLITE® digital print pop touch acrylic is designed to absorb UV inks without requiring extra treatments or steps, streamlining the printing process while delivering a smooth, chip-free finish, even during routing. Its second surface printing capability adds versatility, allowing for refined, dimensional signage with a sleek and professional look.

Applications for ACRYLITE® Digital Pop Touch Acrylic

ACRYLITE® digital print pop touch acrylic is well-suited for a variety of architectural signage applications, including:

• Hospitality interiors

• Healthcare donor walls and wayfinding signs

• Corporate and educational signage

• Sports complexes

• Retail displays

Benefits of ACRYLITE® Sign Grade

ACRYLITE® sign grade was specifically designed for the sign industry, offering a perfect balance of light weight, terrific optical clarity, and exceptional ease of fabrication. It also provides greater impact resistance compared to standard acrylic sheets. Other benefits include:

• Exceptional Impact Resistance: This impact-modified acrylic is approximately 20 times stronger than standard acrylic, offering superior durability and resistance to breakage during storage, fabrication, shipping, and installation.

• Optimized for Light Transmission: Designed for first-rate light transmission, it works seamlessly with LED, neon, incandescent, and other light sources.

• Easy to Fabricate: With tight thickness tolerances during production, this material can be easily sawed, drilled, routed, painted, and cemented. It also resists chipping and melting, making fabrication simple.

• Lower Labor & Energy Costs in Thermoforming: ACRYLITE® sign grade thermoforms at lower temperatures and doesn’t require pre-drying in normal conditions, bringing significant reductions in labor and energy costs.

• Unmatched Color Consistency & Uniformity: This material provides superior color consistency and outperforms polycarbonate (PC), even PC with secondary UV protective coatings.

• Outstanding Weather Resistance: ACRYLITE® sign grade endures harsh sunlight and other outdoor conditions, maintaining its clarity, color, and physical properties over time without significant degradation.

Creative Signage Solutions from ACRYLITE®

ACRYLITE® supplies a range of materials that offer diverse solutions to meet the needs of today’s sign industry. Whether you're looking for materials to improve lighting, durability, or design flexibility, ACRYLITE® products will deliver top-notch performance for your project!