A 100% Recyclable Foam Board Ideal for Outdoor ApplicationsSMART-X® is a lightweight, 100% polystyrene foam board with UV and weather resistant solid polystyrene (HIPS) facers and an expanded polystyrene core that is completely moisture-resistant, creating an excellent solution for exterior applications. Additionally, because there is no adhesive between the core and facers, SMART-X is a 100% recyclable solution for more sustainable promotional campaigns.
The Green Aspect
- SMART-X with a homogeneous compound is 100% recyclable
- About 95% of the production waste is collected and recycled on-site
Material Composition
SMART-X is comprised of solid polystyrene facers and an expanded polystyrene foam core.
Recommended Applications
Below are some of the more common applications for which SMART-X® provides a solution. While these are frequent uses for our material, we love to see the unique applications designers & artists come up with!
- POP / POS Displays Medium-term application life
- Exhibits & Kiosks Medium-term application life
- Interior Signage & Displays Long-term application life
- Exterior Signage & Displays Medium-term application life
- Store & Interior Design Long-term application life
- Framing Long-term application life
- Hanging Signage Long-term application life
- Window Displays Medium-term application life
- Promotional Campaigns Medium-term application life
- 3-Dimensional Displays Medium-term application life
- Shop-Fitting Long-term application life
- Retail Fixtures Long-term application life
- Mounting Long-term application life
- Dimensional Letters Long-term application life
Recommended Fabrication Methods
Thanks to over 40 years of manufacturing experience, we are able to provide general fabrication guidelines and best practices that have been successful with our materials.”
- Mounting
- Repositioning Vinyl
- Digital Printing
- Screen Printing
- Painting Do not expose core to solvent-based paints
- Knife Cutting
- Saw Cutting
- Routing
- Die Cut/Punch
- Forming Curves
- High UV stability & moisture resistance
- Very good resistance to weathering & warping
- Smooth, matte surfaces deliver excellent direct print results
- 100% pure polystyrene for easy recyclability - no adhesives used
- Extremely rigid and light weight
- Vinyl graphics are repositionable
- Low resistance during milling or routing