Acrylic displays built to drawing, not to a size list

As a rule: 3 mm for small cosmetic and jewellery fitments, 5 mm for countertop stands holding light product, 8–10 mm for shelving and larger freestanding units, and 15–20 mm where the unit is structural or needs to read as substantial. Span matters more than load — an unsupported 600 mm shelf needs bracing or thicker material regardless of what it holds.

Yes, and for volume retail rollouts it is usually the right answer. Knock-down designs with solvent-welded or mechanically fixed joints cut freight volume dramatically. The trade-off is assembly time in store, so we weigh that against your installation process before recommending it.

Screen printing is the most durable and colour-accurate option for logos and repeated graphics. UV digital printing suits short runs and full-colour artwork. Laser engraving gives a permanent, subtle mark that will not wear off, and is often used for serial numbers and subtle branding on blocks and awards.

Quality cast acrylic with UV stabilisation holds clarity for many years indoors. Crazing is almost always caused by stress from over-tight fixings or by contact with solvents, not by the material itself — which is why we design joints and mounting points to avoid built-in stress.

Acrylic housings can be gasketed and sealed for outdoor or wash-down use, but acrylic is not the ideal material for prolonged UV exposure or aggressive chemicals. Tell us the environment and we will say plainly whether acrylic is the right choice or whether polycarbonate or another material serves you better.