Foamex vs Acrylic Signs
At A1 (594 × 841mm), a Foamex sign costs £38.50 and a clear acrylic stand-off sign £144.00 inc VAT.
For an indoor sign or display, Foamex is the value choice and acrylic the premium one. Our clear acrylic sign is a printed panel mounted on stand-offs; a Foamex sign is a printed board cut to size.
Flat Foamex Sign
£38.50
Inc VAT for one at A1, Foamex 3mm, single-sided, standard print, no laminate. Made in 3 working days
Clear Acrylic Stand-off Panel
£144.00
Inc VAT for one at A1, 3mm clear acrylic on stand-offs. Made in 2 to 3 working days
Prices side by side
| Size | Foamex | Clear acrylic |
|---|---|---|
| A4210 × 297mm | £11.50 | £41.00 |
| A3297 × 420mm | £15.50 | £59.00 |
| A2420 × 594mm | £24.00 | £90.00 |
| A1594 × 841mm | £38.50 | £144.00 |
| A0841 × 1189mm | £67.00 | £238.00 |
Price each when you order more, at A1
| Quantity | Foamex | Clear acrylic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | £38.50 | £144.00 |
| 5 | £25.70 | £117.40 |
| 10 | £25.30 | £114.40 |
| 25 | £24.62 | £108.20 |
Specifications
| Specification | Foamex | Clear acrylic |
|---|---|---|
| From | £10.50 inc VAT | £24.00 inc VAT |
| Made in | 3 working days | 2 to 3 working days |
| Material | Foamex 3mm, 5mm, 10mm or 19mm | Clear acrylic 5mm or 3mm |
| Sizes | A4 (210 × 297mm), A3 (297 × 420mm), A2 (420 × 594mm), A1 (594 × 841mm), A0 (841 × 1189mm) or Full sheet (1220 × 2440mm) | A5 (148 × 210mm), A4 (210 × 297mm), A3 (297 × 420mm), A2 (420 × 594mm), A1 (594 × 841mm) or A0 (841 × 1189mm) |
| Custom sizes | Any size from 50 × 50mm up to 1500 × 3050mm | Not offered |
| Standard printed Vinyl or Premium printed Vinyl | Not offered | |
| Sides | Single-sided or Double-sided | Not offered |
| Protective laminate | Matt laminate, Gloss laminate, Dry-wipe Laminate, Anti-graffiti Laminate or None | Not offered |
| Cutting & fixing prep | Rounded corners | Not offered |
| Production speed | Standard (3 to 5 working days), Priority (2 to 3 working days) or Express (1 to 2 working days) | Standard (3 to 5 working days), Priority (2 to 3 working days) or Express (1 to 2 working days) |
Which should you choose?
Choose Foamex if
- It is an indoor sign or display and value matters most.
- You need a custom size: Foamex is cut to any size up to 1500 × 3050mm.
- You want a thick, solid panel in 10mm or 19mm.
- You want the lower price: it costs less at every size in the table above.
Choose clear acrylic if
- You want a premium, glass-like finish for a reception or office.
- You want the sign to sit off the wall on metal stand-offs.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Foamex or clear acrylic?
At A1 (594 × 841mm), a Foamex sign costs £38.50 and a clear acrylic stand-off sign £144.00 inc VAT. Foamex costs less at every size we price both in from A4 to A0. Prices come straight from our online calculator, so they always match what you pay at checkout.
How long do they take to make and deliver?
A Foamex sign takes 3 working days and a clear acrylic stand-off sign 2 to 3 working days to make at our Manchester production HQ, counted from proof approval. Standard UK delivery £9.95 (3 to 5 working days), free on orders over £150 inc VAT. Next day delivery £14.95.
What thickness of Foamex should I choose?
We offer 3mm, 5mm, 10mm and 19mm. Thinner boards suit wall-mounted signs and posters, while 10mm and 19mm give a chunkier, more solid panel for displays.
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