Sign material
Rigid PVC (Foamex)
The general-purpose UK signage material. Foam-core rigid PVC sheet — typically 3mm or 5mm thick. Indoor and sheltered outdoor use. Mountable with screws or VHB tape.
Rigid PVC — also known by trade names like Foamex, Forex, and Komatex — is the default UK signage material. Foam-core construction makes it lightweight and easy to handle while remaining rigid enough for screw or adhesive mounting.
Direct Signs supplies rigid PVC in 3mm thickness as standard (lighter signage), 5mm for premium / large-format applications. Sheets are CNC-cut to any shape, printed with our standard signage range or custom artwork, and supplied with mounting kits on request.
Lifespan: 5-7 years indoor; 3-5 years sheltered outdoor. The default choice if you don't have a specific reason to pick something else.
Best for
- Indoor general-purpose signage
- Sheltered outdoor (covered loading bays, porches)
- Office, factory floor, warehouse
- Plant rooms with covered access
- Default choice for most workplace signage
Avoid for
- Fully exposed outdoor signage needing 5+ years
- Heavy impact areas
- Marine environments
- Chemical-exposure areas where solvents attack PVC
Available thicknesses
- 3mm (standard)
- 5mm (premium / large-format)
Lifespan
5-7 years indoor; 3-5 years sheltered outdoor
Common questions
Rigid PVC (Foamex) FAQs
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