Most signs can be produced using one of three methods, cut vinyl graphics, digital printing, or screen printing. Each has its advantages and limitations. Find out which is best for your application. Check the sign industry glossary for clarification on sign industry terminology.
Cost-Effective Quantity Range: 1 - 10 units
Advantages: economical price, vivid color, quick turnaround, can be applied to a wide variety of surfaces, design/content may vary for quantity orders
Disadvantages: no gradient color, limited color choices, vector graphics necessary for logo use, prices increase with additional colors, smaller price breaks with large quantities
Digital Printing
Cost-Effective Quantity Range: 1 - 50 units
Advantages: virtually unlimited color choice, photos and gradient color possible, no additional charges for multi-color, can be applied to a wide variety of surfaces, common raster graphics acceptable for logo use, design/content may vary for quantity orders
Disadvantages: comparatively expensive, smaller price breaks with large quantities, less color intensity than other methods
Screen Printing
Cost-Effective Quantity Range: 12 or more units
Advantages: very economical for large quantities, vivid color, spot or process color available
Disadvantages: limited color choices for spot color, process color can be expensive, design/content must be exactly the same for quantity orders