What are the Pros and Cons of Foamex

One of the most popular materials that is used for signage these days, Foamex board printing has become quite a rage owing to its lightweight nature. Available in a variety of sizes and thickness, in this blog we are going to take a look at the pros and cons of choosing the material for your signage printing. This can aid you in deciding whether Foamex is suited your signage requirements or not.

What Exactly is a Foamex Board?

• Foamex is widely known as a PVC foam board – which might as well be a misnomer since there is literally no foam present in the material!
• Foamex board printing is quite popular, because as a material, Foamex, is quite rigid. Hence it can be used for a variety of purposes like exhibitions, creating display panels, trade shows, etc.
• It is available in a variety of thicknesses such as 3mm,5mm,10mm etc. Hence, depending upon the purpose that you are going to use it for you can opt for a thickness of your choice.

Why you should choose Foamex?

• Easy to Create Bespoke Shapes: If you are looking to create unique and creative signage by making it in different kind of shapes, Foamex board printing is one of the best ways to do it. You can create bespoke shapes in your signage quite easily in this material.
• Variety of Thicknesses: As mentioned earlier, Foamex is available in a variety of sizes starting from 1mm to 19mm with 1 being least rigid and 19 being most rigid. However, the most commonly used ones are 3mm,5mm,10mm. When you are looking to go for small indoor signage 3 and 5mm foamex are a good fit, however, when you want to print large outdoor signage that has to be rigid and sturdy 10mm is really a good thickness to go for.
• Can Be Cut Easily: It is quite easy to cut Foamex to size. This makes it an extremely versatile material that is quite easy to use. Customers, today are looking for varied kinds of signages, which are also quite cost-effective in nature – hence, if you want something unique and in different kinds of shapes then Foamex will suit your needs.
• Cost-Effective: When you have a tight marketing budget, Foamex is one of the best materials to go for since it is relatively easy on the pocket as compared to other materials like Dibond, MDF, wood, etc.. Owing to the fact that it lasts 3 to 5 years with ease it becomes worth the investment.
• Easy to Mount: One of the best things about Foamex Board Printing is that you can mount it with extreme ease. Methods like drilling holes, Velcro, using poles, fixing it to walls, etc. Foamex can be affixed to almost anything with so much ease that it saves you the hassle.
• Lightweight: As we mentioned earlier the material is quite lightweight in nature, thus it is extremely easy to transport and mount, which means that it saves you a lot of headaches as it is quite easy to handle.
• Quality: With varied thicknesses like 3mm,5mm,10mm, comes enhanced quality. Apart from this the material is quite fade-resistant and can deliver high-quality, full-colour print easily.

What are the Cons of Foamex Board Printing?

• Doesn’t Last Too Long Outside: Sometimes, if the weather is harsh continuously, Foamex Board Printing might not be able to last you as long as you would like it to. In such cases, just ensure that you use a higher thickness, which gives it more sturdiness and thus might be able to endure the weather better.
• Can Warp: As mentioned in the point above, choosing the right thickness becomes essential so that your signage can last longer. If you use thinner signage, it might end up warping, especially if it is subjected to harsh weather conditions. For example, out of 3mm, 5mm, 10mm, 3mm Foamex is easier to warp as compared to 10mm Foamex.

There you have it, here are the pros and cons of Foamex Board Printing. Since the process generally outweighs the cons – depending upon the usage you are looking for, we can from experience tell you that it is quite a popular choice among customers. Owing to its cost efficiency as well as versatile nature, it generally fits well in most situations. For further assistance regarding whether Foamex is the right fit for you, reach out to us and we will be glad to help you out in achieving the best results.