2023 Sustainable Materials Handbook

Sustainable Materials Handbook Maximizing opportunities to promote environmental sustainability

Materials That Make A Difference Taylor is committed to protecting the environment and serving as a responsible manager of precious natural resources. One way we do this is by sourcing a wide variety of eco-friendly raw materials that enable us to build brands while safeguarding the world around us.

On the pages that follow, we look at the many alternative materials available for the most popular types of signs and graphics. All offer significant environmental advantages over the more commonly used raw materials and allow you to simultaneously maximize your brand impression and minimize the environmental footprint of your organization.

Contents Rigid Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Backlit Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Banners/Hanging Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Applied Graphics (Walls, Windows, Floors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Paper-Based Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Fabric Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Material/Media

Replaces

Size

ApplePly® Maple Finish (Various thicknesses)

Non-Sustainable Wood

48" x 96"

Solid Aluminum and Other Metal Sheets

Multiple

Non-Sustainable Wood

48" x 96"

Non-Sustainable Wood

48" x 96"

EPVC (Sintra, etc.)

48" x 96"

Styrene/Rigid Plastics

48" x 96"

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Rigid Graphics

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A plywood constructed without the use of urea-formaldehyde adhesives; can be used for anything that requires wood.

Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) Thin, lightweight aluminum surfaces surrounding a plastic core with recycled content.

Bamboo Plywood A naturally sustainable resource that is recyclable; another option for applications that require wood.

Birch Plywood Recyclable and made from recycled and sustainable materials; yet another alternative for applications requiring wood.

Duratex EcoDisplay Board (1.2mm, 1.6mm, 3mm) Made from wood pulp, water and starch; 30% post-industrial recycled material and 100% recyclable.

Ecoplast A biodegradable styrene base with added corn starch; degrades in landfills with microorganisms over a nine-month to five-year period.

*Post-Consumer Waste **Standard commingled paper, glass, plastic and metal

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Material/Media

Replaces

Size

E-Flute and C-Flute

Styrene/EPVC (Sintra, etc.)

60" x 120"

EPVC (Sintra, etc.)

48" x 96"

A corrugated board made from 70% recycled materials; recyclable and ideal for single- or doublesided printing and non-standard graphics like boxes and podiums.

Falconboard™ Honeycomb Board (1/4", 1/2", 1")

60" x 120"

A plywood constructed without the use of urea-formaldehyde adhesives; can be used for anything that requires wood.

KATZ Board (1.2mm, 1.6mm, 3mm)

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Rigid Graphics

EPVC (Sintra, etc.)

48" x 96"

EPVC (Sintra, etc.)

48" x 96"

Styrene

50" x 100"

A layered paper material (e.g., drink coaster); 100% recyclable.

Neenah conVerd Board® (1.5mm, 3mm, 4.7mm) A substitute for rigid styrene sheets; made of recyclable materials and can itself be recycled as a polypropylene.

Neenah Imagemax® (.010", .020", .030", .040")

48" x 96"

A recyclable, degradable and sustainable paper-based material used as a substitute for styrene.

New!

Recrylic® Certified Recycled Acrylic (.118" – 1.25") 100% recycled and recyclable acrylic (PMMA) that looks, performs and works the same as virgin acrylic.

Virgin Acrylic

48" x 72"

(PMMA) and Other

48" x 96"

Plastics

60" x 96" 51" x 100" 72" x 96" 75" x 100" 80" x 120" *Post-Consumer Waste **Standard commingled paper, glass, plastic and metal

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Material/Media

Replaces

Size

Recycled PETG

Virgin PETG and Other Plastics

Multiple

Virgin Styrene and Other Plastics

Multiple

Styrene/Rigid Plastic

63" x 125"

Styrene/Rigid Plastic

48" x 96"

EPVC (Sintra, etc.)

48" x 96"

EPVC/Foam Boards

48" x 96"

Recycled PETG from beverage containers, remade into acoustic sound absorption products.

Recycled Styrene Recycled polystyrene, remade into new styrene sheets.

Tango C2S (24pt) Paper-based and made from postindustrial recycled materials; fully recyclable.

Tango C2S (48pt) Paper-based and made from postindustrial recycled materials; fully recyclable.

UltraBoard™ Foam Board

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Rigid Graphics

100% recyclable and recoverable via a process of grinding and pelletizing the foam board for reuse in the plastic extrusion process.

Xanita Board (8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm) Lightweight, UV and latex inkjet printable board. High-crush-strength core, non-toxic and 100% repulpable/recyclable.

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48" x 120"

*Post-Consumer Waste **Standard commingled paper, glass, plastic and metal

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Material/Media

Replaces

Size

GreenLIT™

Non-Recycled Fabrics

126" Roll

Duratrans

48" x 72"

Duratrans

50" x 300"

A fabric made from 100% recycled polyester fiber; a green alternative to non-recycled fabrics for light boxes, SEG graphics, and banners.

LEXAN™ Velvet 8A35 (.01")

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Backlit Materials

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A transparent frosted polycarbonate film for specialty, backlit or window graphics; can be recycled.

Neenah GreenLight® II (.008")

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A paper-based translucent poster material for POP and backlit shelter poster applications; incorporates 10% post-consumer waste. *Post-Consumer Waste **Standard commingled paper, glass, plastic and metal

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Material/Media

Replaces

Size

Bravura™ Display 250 Fabric

Vinyl/Non-Recycled Fabric

122" Roll

Acrylic/Clear Rigid Vinyl

48" x 96"

Vinyl/Non-Recycled Fabric

126" Roll

Vinyl/Non-Recycled

120" Roll

A flexible fabric made from 100% PET polyester; fully recyclable.

Clear PET (.02", .06") A clear, #1 recyclable thermoplastic known for its high strength and resistance to moisture, chemicals and temperature variations.

Deko-Green A printable fabric made from 100% recycled PET (e.g., pop bottles); durable, fully recyclable and results in vibrant color reproduction.

Eco Druid Drape Fabric An opaque fabric typically used in banners; made from recycled materials and fully recyclable.

Fabric

Legacy Arabian Nights FR

Vinyl

80" Roll

Vinyl

50" x 60" x 100"

Duratrans

48" x 72"

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Banners/Hanging Graphics

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A PET-based fabric that is phthalate-free and 100% recyclable; an excellent substitute for canvas.

Legacy Smooth Roll-Up Poly Blockout (.008") A recyclable PET-based, PVCfree non-fabric material that can be utilized in a wide range of applications.

LEXAN™ Velvet 8A35 (.01") A transparent frosted polycarbonate film for specialty, backlit or window graphics; can be recycled.

*Post-Consumer Waste **Standard commingled paper, glass, plastic and metal

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Banners/Hanging Graphics Material/Media

Replaces

Size

Neenah Blox-Lite®

Vinyl/PET Banners

50" and 60" Rolls

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Vinyl/Non-Recycled Fabric

67" Roll

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Vinyl

126" x 164"

Vinyl/PET

60" x 120"

Vinyl/PET

63" x 125"

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PVC Vinyl and Virgin Polyester Fabrics

122" Roll

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A cellulose-based banner material made from 10% post-consumer waste; recyclable, PVC-free and FSC® certified.

Paradise A PVC-free fabric made from 100% post-consumer waste; an eco-friendly alternative to vinyl and non-recycled fabrics.

SuperSmooth™ Ultraflex 15 PET A white double-sided banner material; made from matted PET for easier recycling.

Tango C2S (10pt, 12pt) Paper-based and made from post-industrial recycled materials; fully recyclable.

Tango C2S (18pt) Paper-based and made from post-industrial recycled materials; fully recyclable.

Waterfall Fabric A woven indoor/outdoor fabric that is used for banners, display wraps, canopies, etc.

*Post-Consumer Waste **Standard commingled paper, glass, plastic and metal

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(Walls, Windows, Floors)

Material/Media

Replaces

AlumiGraphics® Textured

Vinyl Floor Graphics

Size

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Applied Graphics

A textured aluminum foil ideal for floor graphics; non-PVC and can be recycled with aluminum.

Bamboo Fabric A soft, silky fabric made from sustainable and fast-growing bamboo; an environmentally conscious alternative to less sustainable fabrics.

DreamScape Terralon™ A PVC-free wall covering material made from 31% post-consumer waste; not paper-based.

Drytac® Viziprint Impress Clear

Non-Sustainable Fabrics

50" Roll

Non-Recycled Wall Coverings

50" and 60" Rolls

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PVC-Based Cling

A clear, recyclable non-PVC cling material made from PET polyester.

IMAGin Magic Cling

PVC-Based Cling

54" Roll

Vinyl Floor Graphics

54" and 60" Rolls

PVC-Based Cling

50" and 60" Rolls

PVC-free cling in white and clear base.

Kernow FloorSharK® A PVC-free floor graphic film designed for most types of hard floors and short-pile carpet tiles; easy to apply and remove.

Legacy Ultra-Clear A removable non-PVC cling material made from PET.

*Post-Consumer Waste **Standard commingled paper, glass, plastic and metal

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(Walls, Windows, Floors)

Material/Media

Replaces

Size

Neenah DigiScape®

Vinyl/PET Floor Graphics

54" Roll

PVC-Based Cling

54" Roll

Self-Adhesive Vinyl

54" and 60" Rolls

PVC-Based Cling

50" Roll

A durable PVC-free material made from 30% post-consumer waste; eligible for LEED credits.

Nekoosa ClingZ®

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Applied Graphics

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A PVC-free film material that is recyclable as #5 polypropylene.

Photo Tex™ A durable, PVC-free adhesive fabric made from 100% polyester; can be removed and reused for long life.

Yupo Jelly Clear PET film adheres without glue.

*Post-Consumer Waste **Standard commingled paper, glass, plastic and metal

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Material/Media

Replaces

Size

Duratex EcoDisplay Board (1.2mm, 1.6mm, 3mm)

EPVC (Sintra, etc.)

48" x 96"

Styrene/EPVC (Sintra, etc.)

60" x 120"

EPVC (Sintra, etc.)

48" x 96"

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Paper-Based Graphics

Made from wood pulp, water and starch; 30% post-industrial recycled material and 100% recyclable.

E-Flute and C-Flute A corrugated board made from 70% recycled materials; recyclable and ideal for either single- or double-sided printing and nonstandard graphics like boxes and podiums.

Falconboard™ Honeycomb Board (1/4", 1/2", 1")

60" x 120"

A display board material that is both recycled and recyclable; double-sided construction available either all white or white/kraft/white.

Gilman Brothers EAGLECELL™ Honeycomb Board (1/4", 1/2")

EPVC (Sintra, etc.)

60" x 120"

Recyclable material; double-sided construction and available either all white or white/kraft/white.

KATZ Board (1.6mm, 3mm)

48" x 96"

EPVC (Sintra, etc.)

48" x 96"

Vinyl/PET Banners

54" and 60" Rolls

A layered paper material (e.g., drink coaster); 100% recyclable.

Neenah Blox-Lite® A cellulose-based banner material made from 10% post-consumer waste; recyclable, PVC-free and FSC® certified.

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*Post-Consumer Waste **Standard commingled paper, glass, plastic and metal

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Material/Media

Replaces

Size

Neenah conVerd Board® (1.5mm, 3mm)

EPVC (Sintra, etc.)

48" x 96"

Duratrans

50" x 300"

Non-Recycled Cardstocks

60" x 120"

Non-Recycled Cardstocks

63" x 125"

Non-Recycled Cardstocks/Styrene

48" x 96"

EPVC/Foam Boards

48" x 96"

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Paper-Based Graphics

A white, fully recyclable rigid board made of 10% post-consumer waste that makes an ideal replacement for EPVC.

Neenah GreenLight® II (.008")

10

A paper-based translucent poster material for POP and backlit shelter poster applications; incorporates 10% post-consumer waste.

Tango C2S (10pt, 12pt) Paper-based and made from post-industrial recycled materials; fully recyclable.

Tango C2S (18pt, 24pt) Paper-based and made from post-industrial recycled materials; fully recyclable.

Tango C2S (48pt) Paper-based and made from post-industrial recycled materials; fully recyclable.

Xanita Board (8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm) Lightweight, UV and latex inkjet printable board. High crush-strength core, non-toxic and 100% repulpable/recyclable.

50

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48" x 120"

*Post-Consumer Waste **Standard commingled paper, glass, plastic and metal

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Fabric Graphics Material/Media

Replaces

Size

rCELTIC™

Heavy Knit Non-Recycled Material

126” Roll

100

Dacron Material

126” Roll

100

Soft Knit Non-Recycled Material

126” Roll

40

Non-Recycled Fabrics

126" Roll

100

Blockout Fabric

126" Roll

100

An excellent general use fabric due to its good wrinkle resistance. It also has a slight stretch to it and a good opacity.

rFLAG™ A sheer, bleed-through, polyester fabric that stands up against outdoor conditions.

New!

rKNIT™ A good all around knit fabric with a soft, matte finish. With wrinkle resistance and a slight stretch, it is popular for a variety of applications.

rLIT™ A popular soft suede fabric made from 100% recycled polyester fiber that offers great color saturation and wrinkle resistance; a green alternative to non-recycled fabrics for light boxes, SEG graphics and banners.

rONYX™ A soft knit developed with high opacity in mind. On the front, you will find a clean finish with a nice white point. On the back, a matte black coating blocks light from leaking through.

*Post-Consumer Waste **Standard commingled paper, glass, plastic and metal

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