Which Rigid Board Material is best for me?
Rigid board materials come in all types of materials, each with its own unique qualities, and pros and cons. Choosing which material is best for your project may be confusing, however, we have made this guide to show you each material close-up, and some of their important features.
Foamex
3mm Foamex
5mm Foamex
10mm Foamex
Foamex Key Features
- 3mm, 5mm, and 10mm thicknesses are available
- Lightweight
- Suitable for Indoor and Outdoor use
- Single Sided and Double-sided print
- Recyclable
Foam Board
KAPA Plast 5mm
KAPA Tex 5mm
Smart-X 10mm
Foam Board Key Features
- 5mm and 10mm thicknesses are available
- Lightweight
- Suitable for Indoor and Outdoor use
- Single Sided print only
- Smooth or Textured finishes
Corrugated Plastic/Correx
4mm Corrugated Plastic
Corrugated Plastic Key Features
- 4mm thickness available
- Printed directly on the material
- Suitable for Indoor and Outdoor use
- Single Sided and Double-Sided print available.
- Flexible and Durable
- Drilling available
Di-Bond
3mm Di-Bond
Di-Bond Key Features
- 3mm thick aluminum composite material.
- Printed directly on the material
- Suitable for Indoor and Outdoor use
- Single Sided and Double-Sided print available.
- Extremely durable and long-lasting
- Drilling available
Cardboard
Compact Pressboard 1.6mm
Doublewall E+E Flute 2.3mm
Honeycomb Cardboard 10mm
Cardboard Key Features
- 6mm, 2.3mm and 10mm thicknesses are available
- Printed direct on the material
- Suitable for Indoor use
- Single Sided print only
- Recyclable
Plexiglas/Acrylic
Clear Acrylic 3mm
Clear Acrylic 5mm
Opal Acrylic 3mm
Opal Acrylic 5mm
Plexiglas Key Features
- 3mm and 5mm thicknesses are available
- Clear and Opal finishes
- Clear printed on the back (mirrored print) / Opal printed on the front
- Suitable for Indoor and Outdoor use
- Single Sided print only
- Scratch-resistant gloss protection is available