Material Composition | Industrial labeling, product branding | Industry: PVC (ASTM D499) | Base: Vinyl (ASTM D499) ▲ | Advanced: Recycled Vinyl (ASTM D499 + 20% recycled content) ▲▲ (Eco-friendly option) |
| | | Enhanced flexibility and durability over PVC; recyclable option reduces environmental impact | Higher cost than PVC-based alternatives |
Environmental Compliance | EU market products, eco-conscious buyers | Industry: No EPR certifications | Base: EPR Germany Packing ▲ | Advanced: EPR Germany & France Packing ▲▲ (Complies with EU waste regulations) |
| | | Regulatory compliance for EU markets | Higher certification costs |
Waterproofing | Outdoor signage, marine equipment | Industry: IPX4 (basic water resistance) | Base: IPX6 (ISO 23121) ▲ (Withstands water jets up to 100 L/min) | Advanced: IPX8 (ISO 23121) ▲▲ (Immersion-resistant up to 1m) |
| | | Protects against harsh weather; ideal for outdoor use | Heavier material increases cost |
Removability | Temporary signage, product demos | Industry: Permanent adhesives (hard to remove) | Base: Removable adhesive (peels cleanly) ▲ | Advanced: Repositionable adhesive (multiple uses) ▲▲ |
| | | Easy installation/removal; reusable | Slightly lower adhesion strength |
Printing Technology | Custom orders, small batches | Industry: Offset printing (high volume) | Base: Digital printing (ISO 12647) ▲ (Faster setup, no minimum order) | Advanced: UV printing ▲▲ (Vibrant colors, scratch-resistant) |
| | | No minimum order; fast turnaround | Higher cost per unit at scale |
Surface Finish | High-traffic areas, premium branding | Industry: Matte lamination (ASTM D4060) | Base: Gloss lamination ▲ (Scratch-resistant) | Advanced: Anti-scratch UV coating ▲▲ (ASTM D4060 + 500-cycle abrasion resistance) |
| | | Enhances durability and aesthetics | More expensive than standard finishes |