Faded Safety Signs, Because Quality Counts
Did you know that safety signs are not all produced with quality in mind? This can lead to your signage fading over time.
Many catalogue-bought signs are made by a process called Screen Printing. Screen printing is achieved by using mesh templates to transfer ink onto a substrate like aluminium or PVC. This is a low-cost and fast process, which is good for producing large batches of signage. However, these are outweighed by disadvantages such as limited colour ranges, and poor durability. This type of signage is very susceptible to fading over a relatively short period of time. This is due to exposure to UV rays/sunlight. So cheapest is not always the best option when it comes to purchasing your safety signs and in this case, you really do get what you pay for.
So when it comes to safety signs, it is best to invest in a product that lasts. All our signs are made with not only quality but longevity in mind and a faded sign could prevent someone from working safely and jeopardise safety.
We recommend safety signs to be made using digital latex printing combined with 7 year grade polymeric vinyl and matched UV protective laminate. These signs last up to seven times longer than screen-printed signs, saving you money over time and ensuring staff safety is not jeopardised.
The sign on the left has faded over time due to exposure to sunlight, whereas the sign on the right has been digitally latex printed on 7-year grade vinyl and has then been laminated with a matched UV protective laminate, keeping it vibrant and legible for up to 7 years.
Digital latex printing is a type of laser jet or inkjet printing, a process similar to what your home printer uses but on a much larger scale.
This process boasts several key advantages over screen printing such as:
Faster turn-around time due to no pre-print setup process.
Wider range of colours thanks to CMYK printheads.
Near limitless printing capabilities - can print photos accurately as well as bespoke designs.
Can print on a larger range of signage media such as self-adhesive vinyl, PVC banners, magnetic material, contra vision, and more.
Enhanced protection against fading - latex ink has UV protective properties.
Combined with a matched UV protective laminate, we are confident that Digital Latex Printing is the secret weapon to long-lasting and cost-effective signage, which is why we only make our signs this way ensuring high quality and long-lasting signs.
Do you need a site audit or consultation regarding your safety signs? Contact us today:
Call: 01580 388 016
Email: info@s-s-sltd.co.uk