Where it will live
Indoor, outdoor, window, wall, counter, vehicle, retail shelf, event space, or shipping environment.
Substrates & Materials
The right material changes how the print works.
From premium thick stocks to acrylic, PVC, styrene, corrugated plastic, metal, magnets, foam board, and PETG, Execuprint helps match the substrate to the job — not just the artwork.
Rigid displays
PVC, styrene, foam, metal
Clear materials
Acrylic, plexi, PETG
Premium feel
24pt & 48pt stock
Material strategy
A substrate is more than a surface.
The material affects how a piece feels, installs, ships, lasts, and performs in the real world. A wall sign, counter display, mailer insert, magnetic promo, and clear panel may all need different production decisions before printing starts.
How it will be handled
Folded, cut, packed, shipped, installed, reused, stored, or reordered for multiple locations.
What it needs to do
Look premium, stand upright, stay lightweight, resist handling, create clarity, or support installation.
Material library
Substrates we can print on.
Use this as a starting point. Final recommendations depend on the size, use, print method, finishing, installation, and availability for your project.
24pt & 48pt Thick Stock
Sturdy, premium-feeling stock for pieces that need more weight, structure, and impact than standard paper.
Premium feel
Thick cards
Plexiglass & Acrylic
Clear, durable materials for polished displays, panels, signage, and dimensional presentation pieces.
Clear
Different thicknesses
PVC
A versatile rigid substrate with a balance of durability and flexibility for many signage and display applications.
Durable
Versatile
Styrene
Lightweight, durable, and clean-looking for vivid displays where clarity and resilience matter.
.02"
.03"
.04"
.06"
Corrugated Plastic
Lightweight and sturdy for outdoor signage, displays, packaging support, and projects that need structure without heavy weight.
4 mm
6 mm
8 mm
10 mm
Aluminum & Metals
Sleek, solid substrates for durable signage, premium displays, and pieces that need a more permanent feel.
.04"
.05"
.08"
Magnets
Functional print pieces that stick to magnetic surfaces for promotions, reminders, vehicle use, and repeat visibility.
.03"
.045"
.06"
Foam Board & Ultra Board
Lightweight display boards for presentations, events, signs, point-of-purchase graphics, and mounted visuals.
3/16"
1/2"
3/4"
1"
PETG
A clear, durable option for prints that need visual clarity with more resilience than a basic display surface.
Clear
Different thicknesses
Thicknesses and material availability can vary by project. Share your application, timeline, and quantity so we can recommend the best current option.
Choosing well
Match the material to the environment.
A substrate can look perfect on screen and still be wrong for the final use. Before production, we help think through where the piece goes, how long it needs to last, how it will be finished, and how it will be packed or installed.
- Indoor vs. outdoor exposure
- Rigid board vs. flexible material
- Clear, white, metallic, or magnetic surface
- Cutting, routing, mounting, or finishing needs
- Shipping weight, packaging, and damage risk
- Single project, rollout, or repeat reorder
Project fit
Common ways to use specialty substrates.
Substrates can support everything from premium printed pieces to retail displays, signs, packaging components, kits, and location-specific rollouts.
Retail signs & displays
PVC, styrene, foam board, corrugated plastic, and metal for in-store or promotional displays.
Premium collateral
Thick stocks for covers, cards, invitations, packaging inserts, sales pieces, and branded handouts.
Clear panels & overlays
Acrylic, plexi, and PETG for displays that need clarity, dimension, or a polished presentation.
Kits & rollouts
Mixed substrates packed by location, store, department, event, or campaign requirement.
Quote prep
What to send us when you need material guidance.
The more we know about the final use, the better we can recommend a substrate that fits the project instead of guessing from artwork alone.
- Finished size and quantity
- Indoor or outdoor use
- Desired thickness or rigidity
- Installation or mounting details
- Shipping or kitting needs
- Artwork, dielines, or sample photos
- Finish, laminate, or coating needs
- Deadline or rollout date
FAQs
Substrate questions, answered simply.
Can Execuprint help us choose the right material?
Yes. Share how the piece will be used, where it will live, and how it needs to be finished or shipped, and we can help narrow the material options.
Can you print on clear materials?
Yes. The substrate list includes plexiglass, acrylic, and PETG options for clear or polished display applications.
Do thicker materials affect cutting or finishing?
They can. Thickness, rigidity, and shape can affect cutting, routing, packing, and installation planning, so it is best to confirm specs early.
Can mixed substrates be included in one rollout?
Yes. A project can combine signs, cards, inserts, magnets, panels, and other printed pieces for kitting or location-specific fulfillment.
Ready to choose?
Tell us what the piece needs to do.
We will help match the substrate, print method, finishing, and production path to the real-world use of your project.
