Why J-Bond Is Our Go-To Material for Business Signs on Long Island

When a customer asks for a sign that looks professional and will hold up outside, we usually point them to J-Bond. It's an aluminum composite panel (ACM), the same kind of material sold under names like Dibond. Here's why it works so well.

What J-Bond is

J-Bond is two thin sheets of aluminum bonded to a solid polyethylene core. That sandwich gives you the clean, flat look of metal at a fraction of the weight and cost of solid aluminum.

The benefits

• Built for outdoors. It won't rot, warp or rust, and it stands up to Long Island rain, snow and salt air.

• Rigid and flat. Graphics stay crisp and the sign won't bow or ripple like thinner plastics can.

• Lightweight. It's easy to hang on a wall, fence or post without heavy hardware.

• Vivid full-color printing. Graphics are printed with UV-cured inks, so colors are sharp and durable.

• Any size or shape. Standard sizes or custom cuts for logos, arrows and odd spaces.

• A professional look. A J-Bond sign reads as permanent and high-end, which is the impression you want your business to make.

Which thickness?

Thinner panels handle most wall-mounted signs. For larger signs, post-mounted signs, or anywhere the wind can get behind the panel, a thicker panel is the better choice. Tell us where the sign is going and we'll recommend the right one.

Popular uses

Storefront and building signs, construction site and project signs, real estate signs, parking and directional signs, ADA and office signage, lobby and reception signs, and trade show displays.

J-Bond vs. other materials

• vs. Coroplast (corrugated plastic): Coroplast is great for short-term signs like lawn and event signs. J-Bond is for signs meant to last years.

• vs. PVC: PVC is best indoors or under cover. In full sun, J-Bond holds up better.

• vs. solid aluminum: Solid aluminum is heavier and costs more. It's mainly worth it for traffic and regulatory signs.

Get your J-Bond sign from IDR

Island Digital Reprographics has been printing for Long Island and NYC businesses since 1982. Send us your file, or tell us what you need and we'll help with the layout. Upload your artwork at idrepro.com or call 631-753-3000. Orders are ready for pickup at our Farmingdale shop, and shipping is available on request.