ACRYLIC / PLEXIGLAS
Plexiglas – or “plex” for short – produces some of the most beautiful sign faces with its high gloss surface and sophisticated appearance. Plexiglass has a smooth, professional appearance and works equally well indoors as outdoors. Available as opaque, most plex is translucent making it the sign material of choice for backlit lightbox signs; typical of shopping centers, pole signs, restaurants, retail stores and office complexes. Unlike Lexan, plex is breakable and can be destroyed by vandals or hail storms.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Mostly used outdoors
• Translucent
• Usually in white or clear
• Available in 1/16”, 1/8” and 1/4″ thicknesses
• Made in 4’x8’ to 6’x10’ sheets
• Used for light boxes
• Can crack/break
• Less costly than Lexan