There are several benefits associated with the use of PVC printing sheets in the print media industry. The applications are wide and varied as the material is easily to mould, cut, and shape into different shapes and sizes. The applications of the sheets are dependent upon the content of the PVC base that is used in their manufacture. Another important consideration is the thickness of the sheet itself. During the pressing process the thickness of the sheet can be adjusted to suit the intended purposes. There are indeed some printing jobs, especially in the advertising sector, which require thick sheets while some others require thin sheets.

PVC printing sheets are favored in printing for advertisement purposes as they are easy to print on and the material generally allows the ink to set well on its surface without spreading thereby creating well distributed and clear cut images. The ability of the PVC to withstand a range of weather conditions has been a major contributing factor to its popularity in outdoor advertising. This means that regardless of the part of the world the material is being used it will last long thereby providing real value for money for advertisers.

The surface of the PVC Printing Sheets is usually glossy and as such it provides stunning results when printed on. In the printing industry the shinny nature of the PVC surface helps brings out the colors of the printed images in a most natural way which really attracts the eyes. The fact that PVC is able to withstand damage caused by humidity without affecting the quality of the printed work has also contributed towards the widespread application of PVC sheets. While the PVC sheets themselves are able to withstand unfavorable weather conditions, an important consideration is the type of ink used to print on the surface. This is because some types of ink are not waterproof and they may be susceptible to running thus causing undesirable outcomes.

PVC printing sheets are formed under heat and pressure which makes the material soft and pliable. It can therefore be rolled into different sizes and thickness. Once the PVC has set the PVC sheets are highly stable and therefore can be stored for a long time before being used. In most cases no special storage conditions are required but an important factor to observe is that the sheets should not be exposed to direct sunlight as there are some forms which are not UV-stable.

PVC printing sheets provide an effective and affordable media for print advertisement and the materials can be recycled therefore helping in preserving the environment.