Difference Between Frontlit Flex And Backlit Flex Printing

What is frontlit flex

Frontlit flex banner is used when you have lights pointing in the front of the banner as shown below. It is white opaque substrate with 340 gsm thickness. It has soft and delicate surface. These banners come in both gloss and matt finish. They can be used outdoor and indoor with ease as they are weather resistant.

What is backlit flex

Backlit flex banner is used when you have lights pointing in the back of the banner as shown below. It is white opaque substrate with 510 gsm thickness. These banners have high transmittance. They are specially coated for digital printing. They can be used outdoor and indoor with ease as they are weather resistant and water proof. More clear and visible image with back-light due to lower translucency. Its compatible with most solvent printers.

Difference in designing

There is not much of difference in designing between frontlit and backlit flex. It is always advisable to hire a good graphic design agency. For backlit flex care should be taken to use right mix of colors which compliments, so that print quality is best as light is at back. You can get banner designed in adobe illustrator, corel draw, pdf, adobe photoshop. If you are not comfortable with this software then you are recommended to hire graphic designers.

Installation of frontlit and backlit flex

Both frontlit and backlit will require expert installation. Installation will require making of box, remove previous banner in case of hoardings and it is always best left to the expert team. Installation cost will depend upon the size of the banner, location of installation and if any special requirement is there.