Adhesive Translucent Vinyl

Adhesive Translucent Vinyl

Adhesive translucent vinyl is made for illuminated sign faces, light boxes, channel letters, window displays, and other backlit graphics. The translucent vinyl lets light pass through the graphic while carrying full-color printed artwork.

This material works best on flat clear or translucent substrates such as white acrylic, plexiglass, Lexan, glass, and light-box faces. Double-layer print options help improve nighttime saturation for illuminated displays.

Popular Uses

• Light box sign faces
• Channel letter and cabinet sign graphics
• Backlit window displays
• Directional and promotional illuminated signage
• POP graphics that need to glow under lighting

Product Details

• 3 mil adhesive translucent vinyl
• 2.5 mil matte overlaminate for print protection
• Single-layer or double-layer print behavior depending on lighting needs
• High-resolution UV print
• Maximum size: 52 in high x 159 ft wide
• Indoor or outdoor use, waterproof and UV safe
• Designed for flat clear or translucent sign faces

File Setup

• Accepted file formats: PDF or JPEG, single page only
• Use CMYK color when possible
• Recommended raster resolution: 150 dpi at final size
• Build artwork at the ordered size when possible
• Do not include crop marks or bleeds unless requested
• Convert live fonts to outlines before submitting print-ready files
• Convert Pantone or spot colors to CMYK for production

Installation Notes

• Apply to clean, flat, smooth acrylic, glass, Lexan, or similar sign faces.
• White acrylic is recommended for many light-box applications.
• Colors can look darker without backlighting and lighter when illuminated, so review artwork for the final lighting condition.

FAQ

Should I use clear or white acrylic?

White acrylic is usually the better choice for light boxes with translucent vinyl.

Why does the print look different with the light off?

Translucent graphics are printed for illuminated use, so color can look darker without backlighting and lighter when lit.

Is this for outdoor signs?

Yes. It is suitable for indoor or outdoor illuminated sign applications on compatible smooth substrates.