{"id":27566,"date":"2020-10-29T13:54:16","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T13:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suprefreshprod.wpengine.com\/\/?page_id=27566"},"modified":"2025-06-02T15:26:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T20:26:05","slug":"acrylic-vs-petg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/acrylic-vs-petg","title":{"rendered":"Acrylic vs. PETG"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designing custom signs and not sure where to begin? Our online printing services offer a wide variety of materials to make your own signs. Two you\u2019re likely to be familiar with are acrylic and PETG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you have your own design or are following our <a href=\"https:\/\/prd-site-assets-collaterate.s3.amazonaws.com\/1_site\/templates\/Custom-Sign_Printing_22x28.pdf\">sign printing templates<\/a>, find out what the differences are between these two materials before <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/ordering-shipping\/how-to-order-at-smartpress\">placing your order<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"waypoint t-sink s-sink\" id=\"digital-acrylic\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digital Acrylic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/clear_acrylic_sign_fusion_restaurant.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=601&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&s=47605128f3a6941e86017d4d134c6caf\" alt=\"An acrylic sign with Fusion Restaurant &amp; Bar in blue and orange.\" class=\"wp-image-29916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/clear_acrylic_sign_fusion_restaurant.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=601&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=1024&amp;s=47605128f3a6941e86017d4d134c6caf 1024w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/clear_acrylic_sign_fusion_restaurant.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=176&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=300&amp;s=495f5d1d7c43a23488b48606f6e4a209 300w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/clear_acrylic_sign_fusion_restaurant.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=451&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=768&amp;s=4c7040f7da3ea6a8bb30121a59af253a 768w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/clear_acrylic_sign_fusion_restaurant.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=1200&amp;s=6b954a7aa30e8146a52738f881fb1149 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the online printing world, acrylic is Optix DA or digitally-treated clear extruded acrylic material. Digital acrylic looks identical to standard acrylic with the exception that it has an optically clear, digital coating that allows UV ink to adhere to its surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Clear material<\/li><li>Offers optimal clarity<\/li><li>Glass-like aesthetic<\/li><li>Rigid, not pliable<\/li><li>More scratch-resistant than PETG<\/li><li>Weather-resistant<\/li><li>For indoor or outdoor signage<\/li><li>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/clear-acrylic-sign#c=4934&amp;cp=1\">Clear Acrylic Signs<\/a> are available as one-sided printing with second surface<ul><li>Showcases glass-like appearance and depth of acrylic<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>When printed with UV ink, is fade-resistant, durable and long-lasting<\/li><li>Compatible with spot white or a flood of <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/color-ink\/white-ink-printing\">white ink<\/a><ul><li>Makes your artwork color \u201cpop\u201d<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Can be CNC or laser cut to any size and shape<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Applications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Office, business\/retail and home signage or decor<\/li><li>Fixtures and point of purchase displays for retail stores<\/li><li>Exhibits and trade show displays<\/li><li>Our Clear Acrylic Signs are hang-ready for logos, branding and directional signage<\/li><li>Finishing options include drill holes and aluminum standoff hardware<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"badges\">\n            <div class=\"badges__type\">\n            <h3 class=\"badges__title\">Tips &amp; Tricks<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"badges__icon\">\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n    <g id=\"Icons-\/Tips-&amp;-Tricks-(support)\" stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n        <rect id=\"Rectangle-Copy-19\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><\/rect>\n        <g id=\"support-badge-tips-and-tricks-ICON\" transform=\"translate(19.000000, 1.000000)\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\">\n            <path d=\"M6.77400877,48 C6.31441869,48 5.8908977,47.7808886 5.636087,47.4089611 L0,39.1782387 L0,1.42366216 C0,0.638232127 0.660878905,0 1.47417882,0 L11.5258212,0 C12.3391211,0 13,0.638232127 13,1.42366216 L13,39.1523948 L7.94916316,47.355026 C7.70715117,47.7471792 7.28130314,47.9887635 6.80891435,47.9988764 C6.79727916,48 6.78564396,48 6.77400877,48 Z M1.97798264,38.6029308 L6.74724783,45.5684255 L11.0208538,38.6276511 L11.0208538,1.91020179 L1.97798264,1.91020179 L1.97798264,38.6029308 L1.97798264,38.6029308 Z\" id=\"Shape\" fill=\"#007AC9\"><\/path>\n            <rect id=\"Rectangle\" fill=\"#007AC9\" x=\"1\" y=\"8\" width=\"11\" height=\"2\"><\/rect>\n            <g id=\"Group\" transform=\"translate(1.000000, 38.000000)\">\n                <line x1=\"0\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"1\" id=\"Path\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/line>\n                <rect id=\"Rectangle\" fill=\"#007AC9\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" width=\"10.9988388\" height=\"2\"><\/rect>\n            <\/g>\n        <\/g>\n    <\/g>\n<\/svg>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"badges__content t-sink s-sink\">\n            <ul>\n<li>Print with white ink to ensure the color of your art \u201cpops\u201d off the clear material<\/li>\n<li>Acrylic can easily scratch, chip or shatter &#8211; handle with diligent care<\/li>\n<li>To clean a custom acrylic sign, wipe it with a damp, non-abrasive cloth<\/li>\n<li>Store acrylic wrapped in a soft, non-abrasive fabric and do not place other objects on top of it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"waypoint t-sink s-sink\" id=\"petg\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PETG<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Clear-Sign-PETG.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=601&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&s=0a36d7a5c6f5a74fb0ba3958f1e7291c\" alt=\"A custom PETG sign printed with Bella &amp; Beau and a French bulldog.\" class=\"wp-image-29525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Clear-Sign-PETG.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=601&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=1024&amp;s=0a36d7a5c6f5a74fb0ba3958f1e7291c 1024w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Clear-Sign-PETG.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=176&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=300&amp;s=7fa091c0a5d8df6ad1be14f32f307e95 300w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Clear-Sign-PETG.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=450&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=768&amp;s=f021ab46fbfa3e33252b6b8c967b3693 768w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Clear-Sign-PETG.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=1463&amp;s=d0e296bebd1b943fdf91e24282b02eb7 1463w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PETG stands for polyethylene terephthalate glycol. In other words, PETG is a clear thermoplastic material that\u2019s available in a variety of thicknesses. PETG is more durable than acrylic but scratches more easily and does not require a digital coating for UV printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Five times stronger than acrylic<\/li><li>Lightweight and weather-resistant<\/li><li>For indoor and outdoor signage<\/li><li>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/clear-sign\">Clear Signs<\/a> are available as one-sided printing with second surface<\/li><li>When printed with UV ink, is fade-resistant, durable and long-lasting<\/li><li>Showcases depth of the clear material and protects the artwork<\/li><li>Compatible with spot white or a flood of white ink<\/li><li>Makes your artwork color \u201cpop\u201d<\/li><li>Great for high-traffic areas<\/li><li>Can hang from the wall or ceiling<\/li><li>Can be cut with CNC or laser to any size and shape<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Applications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fabrication of fixture displays<\/li><li>Storefront window signage<\/li><li>Point of purchase display liners and inserts<\/li><li>Printed graphics or clear non-printed liners<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"badges\">\n            <div class=\"badges__type\">\n            <h3 class=\"badges__title\">Tips &amp; Tricks<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"badges__icon\">\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n    <g id=\"Icons-\/Tips-&amp;-Tricks-(support)\" stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n        <rect id=\"Rectangle-Copy-19\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><\/rect>\n        <g id=\"support-badge-tips-and-tricks-ICON\" transform=\"translate(19.000000, 1.000000)\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\">\n            <path d=\"M6.77400877,48 C6.31441869,48 5.8908977,47.7808886 5.636087,47.4089611 L0,39.1782387 L0,1.42366216 C0,0.638232127 0.660878905,0 1.47417882,0 L11.5258212,0 C12.3391211,0 13,0.638232127 13,1.42366216 L13,39.1523948 L7.94916316,47.355026 C7.70715117,47.7471792 7.28130314,47.9887635 6.80891435,47.9988764 C6.79727916,48 6.78564396,48 6.77400877,48 Z M1.97798264,38.6029308 L6.74724783,45.5684255 L11.0208538,38.6276511 L11.0208538,1.91020179 L1.97798264,1.91020179 L1.97798264,38.6029308 L1.97798264,38.6029308 Z\" id=\"Shape\" fill=\"#007AC9\"><\/path>\n            <rect id=\"Rectangle\" fill=\"#007AC9\" x=\"1\" y=\"8\" width=\"11\" height=\"2\"><\/rect>\n            <g id=\"Group\" transform=\"translate(1.000000, 38.000000)\">\n                <line x1=\"0\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"1\" id=\"Path\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/line>\n                <rect id=\"Rectangle\" fill=\"#007AC9\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" width=\"10.9988388\" height=\"2\"><\/rect>\n            <\/g>\n        <\/g>\n    <\/g>\n<\/svg>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"badges__content t-sink s-sink\">\n            <ul>\n<li>Print with white ink to ensure the color of your art \u201cpops\u201d off the clear material<\/li>\n<li>PETG can bend due to thermoforming characteristics<\/li>\n<li>Clean with a non-abrasive, damp cloth<\/li>\n<li>Store in a cool, dry place<\/li>\n<\/li>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Smartpress is your online printer for <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/custom-signs\">custom signage<\/a> of all kinds. 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