Materials & Specifications

Every sign on Safety Sign Hub is printed in-house in Western Australia on one of four films. Marine grades carry the DNV MED Wheelmark and are tested to ISO 15370:2021 — the standard ship surveyors check. Any film can be supplied self-adhesive or mounted on a rigid substrate.

Quick guide

Material	Choose it for
Self-Adhesive Vinyl (Non-Glow)	Signs that don’t need to glow — equipment labels, hazard and prohibition signs, general identification. Cheapest option.
General Purpose Glow Vinyl	Glow-in-the-dark signage where no standard applies — workshops, buildings, vehicles, sheds. Not certified. Not for marine or regulated exit signage.
Marine Glow Vinyl (Class C)	Standard IMO / SOLAS shipboard safety signage. Our top seller — DNV Wheelmark certified.
Marine High Intensity Glow Vinyl (Class D)	Escape routes, low-location lighting (LLL), muster stations, exits and anywhere ambient light is low or the sign must be read from a distance. Nearly twice the brightness of Class C.

Self-Adhesive Vinyl (Non-Glow)

Film	Polymeric calendered PVC, approx. 75–80 µm, with clear UV-protective laminate
Print	HP Latex, full colour; laminated for UV and scratch resistance
Adhesive	Permanent solvent acrylic; apply +10 to +40 °C
Service temperature	−30 to +80 °C
Durability	Up to 5 years printed & laminated (vertical, Australian exposure)
Resistance	Saltwater, detergent and washdown resistant
Photoluminescence	None

General Purpose Glow Vinyl

Film	Photoluminescent PVC, 200 µm, clear permanent adhesive
Glow	Charges in approx. 2 minutes under normal lighting; visible afterglow up to approx. 8 hours in darkness
Luminance rating	Not tested to DIN 67510 / ISO 17398 — no certified mcd/m² figures
Certification	None. Not for marine, escape-route or NCC / AS 2293 exit signage
Service temperature	−20 to +50 °C
Durability	Up to 7 years outdoor / 10 years indoor (unprinted)

Marine Glow Vinyl (Class C)

Film	Photoluminescent rigid PVC, approx. 0.32 mm, white base, clear protective top layer, flame-retardant
Luminance	≥140 mcd/m² at 10 min · ≥20 mcd/m² at 60 min (DIN 67510‑1, 1000 lx D65, 5 min charge)
Afterglow	≥1,700 min (28+ hours) to 0.32 mcd/m²
Luminance class	Meets DIN 67510‑4 / ISO 17398 Class C performance
Certification	DNV MED Wheelmark (Module B + D), MED/3.40 low-location lighting components. Tested to ISO 15370:2021 incl. A1:2023, SOLAS II‑2/13, IMO Res. A.752(18), FSS Code Ch. 11
Adhesion	>1.0 kgf / 25 mm (180°, 24 h)
Service temperature	−20 to +60 °C; apply +10 to +40 °C
Durability	Up to 5 years outdoor / 7 years indoor
Safety	Non-toxic, non-radioactive, salt and detergent resistant

Marine High Intensity Glow Vinyl (Class D)

Film	Photoluminescent rigid PVC, approx. 0.43 mm, higher pigment loading, white base, clear protective top layer, flame-retardant
Luminance	≥260 mcd/m² at 10 min · ≥35 mcd/m² at 60 min (DIN 67510‑1, 1000 lx D65, 5 min charge)
Afterglow	≥3,000 min (50+ hours) to 0.32 mcd/m²
Luminance class	Meets DIN 67510‑4 / ISO 17398 Class D performance — nearly 2× Class C
Certification	DNV MED Wheelmark (Module B + D), MED/3.40 low-location lighting components. Tested to ISO 15370:2021 incl. A1:2023, SOLAS II‑2/13, IMO Res. A.752(18), FSS Code Ch. 11
Adhesion	>1.0 kgf / 25 mm (180°, 24 h)
Service temperature	−20 to +60 °C; apply +10 to +40 °C
Durability	Up to 5 years outdoor / 7 years indoor
Safety	Non-toxic, non-radioactive, salt and detergent resistant

Substrates

Any film can be supplied self-adhesive (peel-and-stick) or factory-mounted on a rigid panel for screw, rivet or stand-off fixing. Select the substrate on the product page — the uplift is shown before you add to cart.

Substrate	Use
Self-adhesive only	Flat, clean, non-porous surfaces — bulkheads, doors, cabinets, painted steel
Rigid PVC	Light, economical panel for interior mounting
Polycarbonate	Impact-resistant, UV-stable — exterior and high-traffic locations
Aluminium	Corrosion-resistant, long-life exterior and deck use
Steel	Magnetic-compatible, heavy-duty industrial mounting

Care

Apply to a clean, dry, oil-free surface between 10 and 40 °C and press firmly. Clean with water or mild detergent only — no solvents. Dust build-up reduces glow output, so wipe photoluminescent signs periodically. Slight colour variation between production batches is normal.

Certificates

DNV EC Type Examination Certificate (Module B) MEDB0000B41 and Quality System Certificate (Module D) MEDD0000507, valid to 2030. Copies available on request for survey or class documentation — contact us.