Popular sign materials and where they work best

These are the most common options for construction-site, workplace and access signage.

  • A close-up of a glossy blue and white self adhesive vinyl sticker with a large exclamation mark and the text 'Keep this area clear', shown peeling back from a white backing on a light gray surface.

    Self-adhesive vinyl

    Suitable for: doors, windows, machinery, smooth panels and existing sign boards.

    Cost-effective, lightweight and easy to apply where the surface is clean, dry and suitable for adhesive application.

  • A rectangular warning sticker with a blue exclamation mark inside a blue circle and a blue square with a white hard hat icon, shown on a grey backed waterproof poster material.

    Waterproof Poster

    Suitable for: indoor and outdoor use

    Low cost, light weight, robust waterproof material, no Lamination needed. Prevent rips from wind or handling.

  • A close-up of a white correx board printed with two blue safety icons: an exclamation mark and a hard hat with a face mask.

    4mm Correx

    Suitable for: temporary construction sites, fencing, hoardings and short-term outdoor use.

    Economical, lightweight and easy to drill or cable-tie.

  • A square white foamex sign with blue safety symbols: a circular exclamation mark on the left and a hard hat icon on the right, photographed on a light gray background.

    3mm Foamex

    Suitable for: site offices, retail environments, workshops and sheltered outdoor locations.

    Smooth surface, good print finish and more rigid than Correx.

  • A close-up of a rectangular aluminium composite safety sign with a blue warning exclamation mark on the left and a blue square containing a white hard hat icon on the right, photographed on a light gray surface.

    Aluminium composite

    Suitable for: long-term outdoor signs, gates, building entrances and exposed locations.

    Strong, rigid, weather-resistant and ideal for premium external signage.

  • A rectangular warning magnetic sticker with a blue exclamation mark and a blue hard hat icon on a white backing, shown peeled back slightly on a grey metallic surface.

    Magnetic material

    Suitable for: low-light traffic areas, parking signs, temporary magnetic notices and selected vehicle applications.

    Useful where visibility or removability is a priority.

still unsure

We can help you choose the right material

If you are not sure which substrate best suits the intended location, send us a photograph together with the approximate size, fixing method and the required lifespan.

We will suggest a practical option based on temporary or permanent use, indoor or outdoor conditions, and the level of durability required.

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