Materials Guide

WF Materials
Overview

Below are our most commonly used printing substrates and the applications they're best suited for.

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Black, white, yellow, gray, and red square coroplast samples laid out.

Coroplast

Fluted or corrugated plastic sheets that are lightweight, durable, and weather-resistant.

Thickness

4mm & 10mm

Applications
  • • Outdoor Signage
  • • Yard Signs
  • • Temporary Displays
  • • Plus More!
White square edge of foam board laying on black background.

Foam Board

Paper-faced board with a polystyrene foam core in between.

Thickness

3/16″

Applications
  • • Indoor Signage
  • • Presentation Pieces
  • • Tradeshow Displays
  • • Plus More!
White square edge of PVC sheet laying on black background.

PVC Sheets

Foamed PVC sheets are designed to be lightweight, durable, and highly versatile.

Thickness

3mm – 20mm

Applications
  • • Indoor & Outdoor
  • • POP Displays
  • • Building Directionals
  • • Plus More!
Stack of white styrene sheets with one sheet being lifted up.

Styrene Sheets

Polystyrene print sheets — rigid but flexible plastic sheets suited for a variety of printing applications.

Thickness

0.020″ – 0.040″ – 0.060″

Applications
  • • Outdoor Signage
  • • Horticultural Signs/Tags
  • • POP Displays
  • • Plus More!
Roll of magnet with the inside being black and the outside print surface being white.

Magnetic Sheeting

A flexible magnetic product designed to have superior holding power on most metallic surfaces.

Thickness

20mil & 30mil

Applications
  • • Vehicle Magnets
  • • Fridge Magnets
  • • Promos
  • • Plus More!
Brown box next to large roll of white vinyl.

Vinyl

Controltac™ print film (by 3M). Gloss or matte finish. Removable vinyl.

Types

Gloss & Matte

Applications
  • • Indoor & Outdoor
  • • Decals / Stickers
  • • Vehicle Decals
  • • Window Signage
  • • Plus More!
Square edge of Max Metal sheet showing two white layers and an inner black plastic layer.

Max Metal®

Versatile aluminum composite sheets; durable & lightweight.

Thickness

3mm & 6mm

Applications
  • • Indoor & Outdoor Signage
  • • Building Signs
  • • Multi-Panel Signs
  • • Lettering
  • • Plus More!
Square edge of Ultra Board sheet on red background.

Ultra Board

Polystyrene foam core board that is rigid yet lightweight.

Thickness

1/2″ (More Sizes Available Upon Request)

Applications
  • • Lettering
  • • Building Signs
  • • Site Signs
  • • Way Finding Signage
  • • Plus More!
Acrylic sheet with brown paper protection layers being pulled off.

Acrylic

High gloss surface that can be printed, routed, bent, and/or etched.

Thickness

1/8″ – 1/4″

Applications
  • • Acrylic Standoffs
  • • Back-lit Signs
  • • Dimensional Displays
  • • Trophies
  • • Plus More!
White rectangle sample of vinyl banner material.

Banner

Vinyl or mesh polyester material. Single or double-sided printing.

Types

Vinyl · Mesh · Blockout

Applications
  • • Indoor & Outdoor
  • • Retractable & Tabletop
  • • Stage & Stadium Sizes
  • • Plus More!
Roll of white poster paper on white background.

Poster Paper

TriSolv PrimeArt — premium weight, bright white, and scratch-resistant paper.

Use

Indoor Only

Applications
  • • Advertising & Promotions
  • • Large Photography Prints
  • • Event Posters
  • • Plus More!
Material example of window perf showing white print side and black adhesive side.

Window Perf

3M perforated vinyl for windows, glass doors, and vehicle windows.

Brand

3M Perforated Vinyl

Applications
  • • Store Front Branding
  • • Vehicle Window Branding
  • • Glass Doors
  • • Plus More!

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