Eco Board — Product Guide
Internal · Updated June 2026
What it is
Eco Board is one of Signmax's sustainable sign materials. It is a lightweight, PEFC-certified cardboard with a wood fiber core, designed for indoor use. Eco Board is a plastic-free alternative to rigid sign materials and works well for temporary campaigns, events, and retail displays where sustainability matters to the customer.
When to recommend it
Good fit when the customer needs:
- Sustainable or eco-friendly signage
- Lightweight indoor signage
- Temporary or campaign signage
- Event or retail displays
- A plastic-free alternative
Not a good fit when the customer needs:
- Outdoor signage → recommend Aluminium, Solid PET, or Banner
- Long-term durable signage → recommend Aluminium or Solid PET
- Water-resistant signage → recommend Aluminium or Solid PET
- Heavy-duty signage → recommend Aluminium
Material and specifications
| Brand | Katz |
| Material | Premium cardboard with wood fiber core |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Print method | Digital print, full colour |
| Use | Indoor only |
| Minimum size | 30 × 30 mm |
| Maximum size | 700 × 1000 mm |
| PEFC certified | Yes |
| Origin | Germany |
| CO2e | 1.03 kg per m² |
Eco Board is lightweight and easy to transport and install. It is made from paper and wood fiber with no toxic additives. The material is recyclable as combustible waste. Because it is cardboard-based, it is not suitable for outdoor use or environments with moisture exposure.
Fixing methods
Eco Board supports multiple fixing methods as standard:
- Screw mounting
- Adhesive tape
- Hanging
- Ceiling suspension
- Flag attachment
Common use cases
- Retail displays — lightweight and easy to install and replace. Works well for point-of-sale signage, product displays, and seasonal campaigns.
- Event signage — easy to transport and set up on-site. Good for temporary directional signs, information boards, and display stands.
- Campaign signage — cost-effective for short to medium-term indoor campaigns where the signage will be replaced when the campaign ends.
- Sustainable branding — a strong choice when the customer wants to highlight environmental responsibility. PEFC-certified and plastic-free.
- Hanging displays — lightweight material makes ceiling suspension and hanging applications straightforward.
Sustainability
Eco Board is one of the most sustainable materials in the Signmax range. It is PEFC-certified, made from paper and wood fiber with no toxic additives, and fully recyclable as combustible waste. CO2e is 1.03 kg per m², produced in Germany. It is a plastic-free alternative to Foam PVC and Solid PET for indoor applications.