Substrate Selection

Should you wish to make a purchase, a reminder that choosing the right medium (substrate) is an important factor.

Printing substrates refer to the materials on which printing is performed. Each substrate type offers unique characteristics and is chosen based on the specific requirements of the printing project.

In the printing industry, the choice of substrate is crucial as it can impact the quality, durability, and appearance of the final product, and ultimately your satisfaction with your purchase.

No print can mimic anything close to the levels of brightness and contrast you get from a computer monitor set at 100% brightness (~250 cd/m2) and/or typical contrast (~1000:1). The main reason for this situation is because computer monitors are viewed by backlighting and prints are viewed with reflected light from a non-white substrate. Reflected light is always less intense than backlight. Also, prints made on papers, metals, or any other substrate will never reflect 100% of the light falling on the substrate.

As you scroll through the available options during your ordering process, we ask that you please take a moment to learn these differences. Our ultimate goal is for you to be completely satisfied with your purchase.

We offer a “quality control” product guarantee, but cannot offer returns for choosing a substrate that you are not happy with.

Should you have any questions regarding our available substrate choices, please feel free to contact us.