What is Flex Face Signage?

Flex Face Signage is a type of system that is typically used for outdoor sign applications such as retail parks, shop fronts and other large customer facing signage. The name ‘flex face’ derives from the primary feature of the system; a tensioned flexible PVC banner substrate that stretches across the face of the sign to create something that resembles the skin of a drum. Flex faces are commonly referred to as “skins” within the industry.

The main benefits of using flex over rigid materials and media is scalability and safety. You can print on a much larger scale with PVC as opposed to acrylic or composite panels. Additionally, you can ‘weld’ PVC prints together to create an even larger print that is seamless once installed – something that cannot be achieved with rigid substrates. The SignComp Systems are guaranteed against blowout which should be a great comfort in times of inclement weather conditions and high winds. Another benefit of using flex is that transportation to site and stocking of printing media is far easier due to its ‘flexible’ nature. With our SignComp Clip System, installation is a breeze with no need for rods, hooks or eyelets – you simply attach our famous black clip to your printed/decorated skin and click into the frame.

The boxes themselves are made from aluminium and are extremely robust and durable. With different depth profiles available within the range and internal structures to compliment them, it is common for external flex signage to be in situ for decades with the skin alone being changed on a regular basis.

Flex Face signage can come in both illuminated boxes and non-illuminated frames, depending on your requirements. We take a look at each type and their differences below:

Illuminated Frames

Flex Face Light Boxes are the deeper of the two systems with the extra depth facilitating the installation of internal illumination to light up the decorated skin from behind. With the PVC skin material specifically manufactured to be translucent, you can easily illuminate the signs graphics, allowing you stand out from the crowd.

Whereas square or rectangular ‘box’ systems are usually the preferred choice, our Econoflex and Retro Systems can also be manufactured to create many other shapes, including lettering, to make your project stand out from the crowd.

Key features of the lightbox systems:      

• Completely outdoor and weather resistant – Water resistant guaranteed against blowout.
• PVC substrate material perfect for larger scale signage and ease of transportation.
• Light but very robust aluminium profiles for longevity of your signage.
• Custom shapes, sizes and metal colour finishes possible.
• Illuminate your signage with energy saving, environmentally friendly, LED modules.