What is Forex and why choose expanded PVC printing
Forex is a rigid panel made of expanded PVC. It is lightweight, durable, and versatile, used for creating signs, advertising panels, displays, and decorations.
Thanks to its compact structure, it is suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.
When to choose Forex
- Signs for shops and offices
- Advertising and promotional signs
- Trade fair displays
- Wall decorations and photographic panels
Direct printing on Forex guarantees high-definition images and bright colors that are stable over time and weather-resistant.
Thanks to its uniform, semi-matte surface, the panel ensures excellent color rendering both indoors and outdoors.
Customized Forex is easy to transport, non-deformable, and can be precisely cut to any shape.
It is available with a white or black core, with smooth edges and a refined finish.
Technical characteristics of PVC Forex
Forex is a lightweight yet durable material, designed to last over time, even in outdoor conditions.
The thinner thicknesses (1, 3, and 5 mm) are flexible and suitable for light use, while the thicker ones ensure greater rigidity and stability.
Forex or other materials? Which one to choose
- Forex: lightweight, economical, and versatile, ideal for most uses
- Plexiglass: more elegant and shiny, perfect for designer signs
- Dibond: extremely resistant, ideal for outdoor and professional applications
What Forex thickness should I choose?
- 3 mm: ideal for economical indoor use
- 5 mm: the most commonly used standard, excellent quality/price ratio
- 10 mm: recommended for signs and outdoor use
- 19 mm: for rigid structures and 3D writing
Forex printing can be laminated with a matte or glossy finish (up to a width of 160 cm) to increase their durability over the years in outdoor environments.
The dimensions of the Forex panels are 303 x 203 cm and 403 x 203 cm.
Shipping Forex Panels
The express courier does not allow the shipment of Forex panels measuring 3 x 2 m, so the images are divided into 2 parts.
If you require a single piece, you must arrange for collection by your own vehicle or courier.
If you require a large panel, such as 390 x 100 cm, you must select "4x2 sheet" and arrange for collection by your own vehicle or courier.
Advantages of Printing on Forex
- Lightweight and easy to install
- Weather-resistant
- Excellent UV printing quality
- Available in various thicknesses
Available Forex Panel Thicknesses
White Forex is available in 1, 3, 5, 10, and 19 mm thicknesses. Upon request, the edge can be painted black for a more striking aesthetic.
Black Forex is available in 3, 5, 10, and 19 mm thicknesses. Printing on black Forex requires the use of white ink, both as the print color and as a covering background,
which is essential to ensure visibility and contrast.
Alternatively, many customers choose white Forex with a black border, a simpler and more cost-effective solution.
Printing can be single- or double-sided, with the same graphic or different images. The weight and rigidity of the panel vary depending on the thickness selected.
For applications requiring high rigidity, Forex plume is also available,
which maintains the same print quality but offers greater structural stability.
Is the Forex panel fireproof?
Yes. Forex PVC is classified as Class 1 fireproof,
in compliance with the Ministerial Decree of June 26, 1984, on the fire reaction of materials, making it suitable for public spaces and trade fair installations.
Available Forex Panel Sizes
The standard sizes available are:
- Forex Panel 300 × 200 cm
- Forex Panel 400 × 200 cm (on request)
For large prints, the image is divided into multiple panels (e.g. 150 × 200 cm or 300 × 100 cm) to facilitate production, transportation, and installation.
Print Quality on Forex
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