Acrylic — Product Guide
Internal · Updated July 2026
What it is
Acrylic, also known as plexiglass, is one of Signmax's premium sign materials. It is a rigid PMMA plastic with a smooth, glass-like finish. It is lighter than glass, highly durable, and works both indoors and outdoors. Acrylic is the go-to material when the customer wants a professional, high-end look.
When to recommend it
Good fit when the customer needs:
- Premium or glass-like appearance
- Reception or office signage
- Professional company branding
- Decorative or interior wall signs
- Long-term indoor or outdoor signage
Not a good fit when the customer needs:
- Heavy-duty or industrial signage → recommend Aluminium
- Low cost → recommend Solid PET or Foam PVC
- High impact resistance → recommend Aluminium
Material and specifications
| Material | Acrylic (PMMA) |
| Thickness | 4 mm / 6 mm standard |
| Print method | Direct UV print — printed on the backside of the acrylic |
| Surface | Smooth glossy finish |
| Appearance | Glass-like, premium look |
| Use | Indoor and outdoor |
| Outdoor lifespan | Up to 10 years |
| Origin | Germany |
| Frosted laminate origin | UK |
Acrylic is rigid and holds its shape well, maintaining a clean and professional appearance over time. The UV print is applied to the backside of the sign and viewed through the front, giving sharp colours and fine detail. The glossy finish gives a high-end look suited to corporate and interior environments. Acrylic can crack under heavy impact and is not recommended for harsh industrial environments.
Custom options
Most acrylic requests can be handled through the standard assortment. Custom requests may include:
- Frosted acrylic — available as a standard option. Gives a modern, elegant finish popular for office and interior branding.
- Non-standard sizes — smaller or larger sizes than what is shown on the website may be possible. These need manual pricing and confirmation before quoting.
- Alternative mounting options — spacer mounting is available as standard. Other mounting solutions need production verification before quoting.
- Engraving on acrylic — this is a special option outside the normal production flow. The order value must be at least 5,000 SEK for this to be considered. Confirm with production before quoting.
Always confirm custom options with production before quoting. Never estimate prices for custom requests without checking first.
Common use cases
- Reception signs — the glass-like finish gives a premium first impression. Commonly used for company name signs and logo displays in reception areas.
- Office and door signs — clean and professional. Works well for nameplates, room signs, and wayfinding in corporate environments.
- Company branding — suitable for interior brand installations, wall signs, and decorative signage in offices and showrooms.
- Outdoor signage — suitable for outdoor use with a lifespan of up to 10 years under normal conditions. Not recommended for harsh or industrial environments.
- Frosted decorative signs — the frosted option gives a modern and elegant look, popular for interior branding and premium office environments.
Sustainability
Acrylic is produced in Germany. CO2e varies by product variant:
- Acrylic 4 mm — 21.02 kg CO2e per m²
- Acrylic 6 mm — 30.08 kg CO2e per m²
- Frosted acrylic — 30.98 kg CO2e per m² (includes UK laminate)
Acrylic is designed for long-term use with an outdoor lifespan of up to 10 years, which reduces how often it needs to be replaced.