3 Types Of Backlit Banner Material

Backlit banner material lets light pass through a printed graphic from behind. It is used for light boxes, shop displays, airport signs, and exhibition graphics. Flexible backlit media includes both PVC banner material and polyester fabric.

Here’s a breakdown of 3 popular types of backlit banner material.

1. Laminated PVC Backlit Banner Material

Laminated backlit material combines PVC films with a polyester base fabric. The translucent print face is made for signs with lights behind the graphic. It comes in flexible rolls for small display panels and large light-box graphics.

White laminated PVC backlit banner material with a reinforcing fabric layer

Here’s Why It’s Popular:

Uses: Shop light boxes, airport signs, backlit bus shelters, and indoor or outdoor illuminated displays.
Construction: PVC films bonded to a reinforcing polyester base fabric.
Weights & models:
- LBG35/440: 440 g/m² (13 oz/yd²).
- LBG55/610: 610 g/m² (18 oz/yd²).
Base fabric:
- LBG35/440: 300 × 500 D; 18 × 12/in².
- LBG55/610: 500 × 500 D; 18 × 12/in².
Roll sizes:
- LBG35/440: widths from 1 to 3.2 m.
- LBG55/610: widths from 1 to 3.2 m, plus 5 m.
- Both models: standard roll length of 50 m.
Printing: Solvent, eco-solvent, UV, and latex inks.
Advantages:
- A translucent PVC face for illuminated text and photos.
- Two weights for different display formats.
- A 5 m width option in LBG55/610 for extra-wide graphics.

LBG35/440 specifications · LBG55/610 specifications

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2. Coated PVC Backlit Banner Material

Coated backlit material has a PVC coating applied over a polyester base fabric. The fabric supports the print surface, while the translucent construction allows light through the graphic. It is widely used for large light boxes and illuminated advertising panels.

Coated PVC backlit banner material with a fine reinforcing scrim texture

Here’s Why It’s Popular:

Uses: Large light boxes, airport displays, retail signs, and backlit bus-shelter graphics.
Construction: A PVC-coated polyester base fabric with a translucent print surface.
Weights & models:
- CBM2525/440: 440 g/m² (13 oz/yd²).
- CBM11/510: 510 g/m² (15 oz/yd²).
Base fabric:
- CBM2525/440: 250 × 250 D; 36 × 36/in².
- CBM11/510: 1000 × 1000 D; 18 × 18/in².
Roll sizes: Both models: widths from 1 to 3.2 m, plus 5 m; standard roll length of 50 m.
Printing: Solvent, eco-solvent, UV, and latex inks.
Advantages:
- A coated print face for full-color illuminated graphics.
- Two base-fabric constructions within the same material family.
- A 5 m width option in both listed models.

CBM2525/440 specifications · CBM11/510 specifications

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3. Backlit Polyester Fabric

Backlit polyester fabric gives illuminated graphics a soft textile finish. It is used for retail light boxes, exhibition displays, and fabric frame systems. Woven and warp-knitted versions offer different surface textures and stretch characteristics.

Printed and unprinted SDB150 polyester backlit fabric with a fine woven texture

Here’s Why It’s Popular:

Uses:
- SDB150: SEG light boxes and SEG frame systems.
- SDB270: backlit light boxes, backdrops, and pop-up displays.
Weights & models:
- SDB150: 150 g/m² (4.4 oz/yd²); woven with slight stretch.
- SDB270: 270 g/m² (7.9 oz/yd²); warp knitted with a matte finish.
Roll sizes: Both models: maximum width of 3.2 m; standard roll length of 100 m.
Printing: Direct dye-sublimation, paper-transfer dye-sublimation, and latex printing.
Display style: SEG graphics use a sewn silicone edge that fits into a frame channel. SDB150 is listed for this display system.
Advantages:
- A soft fabric surface for indoor display graphics.
- Woven and warp-knitted options with clearly listed weights.
- Rolls up to 3.2 m wide for large fabric panels.

SDB150 specifications · SDB270 specifications

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What Makes These Backlit Materials Different?

Laminated PVC: PVC films are bonded to a fabric base. The listed models offer 440 and 610 g/m² weights.
Coated PVC: PVC is coated onto the fabric base. The listed models offer 440 and 510 g/m² weights.
Polyester fabric: A textile print surface for fabric light boxes and soft signage, with dye-sublimation and latex options.
Weight and brightness: Weight describes mass per unit area. Light-box brightness also depends on the lighting, printed ink layers, and the material’s light transmission.

Why Choose UNISIGN?

Three material options: Laminated PVC, coated PVC, and polyester fabric for illuminated graphics.
Clear product details: Model-specific weights, base fabrics, printing methods, and roll sizes.
Sample support: See the surface, feel the material, and try your own printed design.

Bring your next light-box design to life with UNISIGN backlit media. Contact our team for free samples, product details, and a quote.