Backlit Polyester

Fire rated backlit textile for lightboxes

Description

The fabric that's made to glow

Backlit Polyester is a 165gsm textile engineered for one job: sitting in front of a light source and making your graphic radiate. Its excellent light transmission turns lightboxes, SEG frames and illuminated exhibition displays into the brightest thing in the room, while dye-sublimation printing keeps the colour vibrant edge to edge. Flame retardant treated, with standard finishing included at no extra charge — and like everything we print, a real person checks your artwork first. Every order also helps restore forests through our Print A Tree project.

Key details

Material

165gsm polyester textile with excellent light transmission, flame retardant treated

Print

Dye-sublimation with heat-fixed inks — vibrant, scuff-resistant and washable

Size

Finished graphics up to approx. 3000mm wide from a 3200mm roll — larger by bespoke quote

Finishing

Standard finishing included at no extra charge, sewn in black or white thread to suit your graphic

Delivery

Supplied on a roll — handle with care, as backlit fabric can crease and bruise

Use

Backlit lightboxes, illuminated exhibition graphics and SEG (silicone edge graphics)

Every order plants trees

Through our Print A Tree project with Ecologi, every Printlogik order funds verified reforestation — free, automatic, every time. See the forest grow →

Artwork made easy

Every order includes a free artwork check by a real person — you don't need to ask. If we spot a problem, we'll contact you before anything gets printed.

Supply your artwork as a print-ready PDF in CMYK with fonts outlined or embedded. One requirement specific to backlit work: include 50mm of bleed, which allows for hems, plus the shrinkage and movement that happen when fabric is printed and cut. Not sure how to set it up? Send your file over and we'll check it for free before you commit.

Frequently asked questions

What is backlit polyester?
Backlit polyester is a 165gsm textile designed to be lit from behind — it transmits light exceptionally well, so graphics in lightboxes and SEG frames appear bright and evenly illuminated rather than shadowed or patchy. It's dye-sublimation printed and flame retardant treated.
What is backlit fabric used for?
Backlit lightboxes, illuminated exhibition graphics and SEG (silicone edge graphics) — anywhere a graphic sits in front of a light source, from trade show walls to retail displays.
Is backlit polyester flame retardant?
Yes — the fabric carries a flame retardant treatment, which exhibition venues and event organisers commonly require for display materials.
What's the largest size available?
Finished graphics up to approximately 3000mm wide, depending on the chosen finish, from a 3200mm roll. We can print up to 3.2 metres (10ft 6in) on the shortest edge at standard pricing — anything larger needs a bespoke quotation, so get in touch and we'll price it up.
How much bleed does backlit polyester need?
50mm on all sides. This allows for the material taken up by hems, and for the shrinkage and movement that occur when fabric is printed and cut. Every order gets a free artwork check, so we'll flag it if your bleed needs adjusting.
How is it finished and delivered?
Standard finishing is included at no extra charge, sewn in black or white thread — our sewists choose whichever complements your graphic. It's supplied on a roll, and it's worth handling with care: backlit fabric can crease and bruise if roughly treated, and marks show when the graphic is lit.
Can backlit graphics be washed?
Yes. The dye-sublimation inks are heat-fixed into the fabric rather than sitting on the surface, making the printed graphic both scuff-resistant and washable.
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