Our Materials: Features & Benefits
Ordering signage for your business but not sure which material to choose? At Safety Signs Australia, we offer four kinds of materials: aluminium, Colorbond, hi-impact poly and laminated vinyl decals. While each of our materials has its own benefits and advantages, they also have their own unique applications e.g. aluminium signs are recommended for outdoor use.
To help make the ordering process simpler, we’ve put together a guide to the features and benefits of our sign materials.
Aluminium Signs
Aluminium is one of the most popular and highly sought after materials we have to offer. This material is ideal for outdoor applications — waterproof, weather-resistant and rust-resistant, aluminium signs can last for decades without cracking or fading in the sun.
Our aluminium signs are 1.6mm thick.
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Colorbond signs
Colorbond is a household name in Australia thanks to its roofing and fencing prowess. Colorbond is pre-painted steel with a Zincalume core, making it both strong and lightweight — perfect for outdoor use. The material undergoes strict design, manufacturing and testing procedures to ensure it’s built to last, which is why we offer Colorbond as a signage material.
Our Colorbond signs are 0.55mm thick.
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Corflute
Corflute (from Corex) is the industry name given to corrugated polypropylene, a fluted plastic that’s both lightweight and rigid. The plastic is extruded to have rectangular flutes all the way through it, giving it extra strength. Corflute is popular in the signage industry because it’s cheap, sturdy, and easy to cut to size.
Our Corflute signs are 5mm thick.
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PVC Foam Board
PVC Foam Board is a lightweight product that is often used for displays and signage. The material is tough and flexible but is recommended for indoor use — PVC Foam Board signs are only for temporary use outdoors because it has limited weatherability.
Our PVC Foam Board signs are 3mm thick.
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Laminated vinyl decals
After a vinyl decal has been printed, we add a clear laminated layer to add an extra level of protection. Adding lamination provides an extra layer of UV protection to reduce ink fading and protects the sign against scratches, wear and tear. Generally speaking, laminated vinyl decals are for temporary use only and must be applied to clean surfaces, otherwise they will not stick.
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Contact us for more recommendations and advice about ordering signs online
If you need help choosing the right material for your business, get in touch with the team from Safety Signs Australia. We can provide recommendations based on your business and where you plan to display your signs, so you get the very best use out of your signs.