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Safety Signs Collections Sign
A Collections sign gives people clear information where they need it. Choose 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl in sizes from 200 × 50 mm to 297 × 100 mm; the largest reads at about 4 metres.
UK mainland delivery £7.95, free on orders over £99. Remote areas are quoted.
- Every file checked before print
- Final price, no VAT added
- Secure card payment by Stripe
- Printed in Manchester
Overview
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A Collections sign gives people clear information where they need it. Choose 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl in sizes from 200 × 50 mm to 297 × 100 mm; the largest reads at about 4 metres. UK mainland delivery £7.95, free over £99; no VAT added.
This Collections sign gives people clear information where they need it. It is typically used in offices, shops, warehouses and public buildings. The design uses clean black text on a white background with a border.
The wording "Collections" is set in large, high-contrast lettering so it reads quickly.
Door and information signs are not a legal requirement in themselves, but clear signs help visitors find their way and keep staff-only areas private. Keep a note of where each sign is fitted as part of your records.
Collections Sign: sizes and materials
Materials: 3mm Foamex (rigid PVC foam board), light and easy to fix indoors or for short-term outdoor use, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite, rigid and weatherproof for long-term outdoor use and self-adhesive vinyl for smooth walls, doors, glass and equipment. Indoors, Foamex or vinyl is usually all you need.
How far away will people be? As a guide we allow about 1 metre of viewing distance for every 25mm of sign height, based on the distance-factor method in ISO 3864-1: 200 × 50 mm (reads at about 2 m); 250 × 75 mm (reads at about 3 m); 297 × 100 mm (reads at about 4 m).
Where to put it: At eye level where people will act on it.
Artwork, file check and delivery
Every order for a collections sign gets a free file check by a person before anything is made. We print and finish every sign in our Manchester workshop. UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order, free on orders of £99 and over; see delivery for timings and areas. We are not VAT registered, so no VAT is added to the price shown.
More like this: door signs, or the full safety signs range. Not sure which to choose? Read our guide to safety sign colours.
Collections Sign: ordering and delivery
Ordering collections sign online is simple: choose the options above, see the price straight away, then upload your own artwork or pick an artwork option. Every uploaded file for your collections sign order gets a free check before anything is made. UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order, free on orders of £99 and over; see delivery for timings and areas.
More like this: Door and Information Signs, or all safety signs. Not sure which to choose? Read our guide to safety sign colours and ISO 7010.
Safety signs at work are required by the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 wherever a risk cannot be avoided or controlled another way.
Prices by size
Popular sizes, smallest first.
| Size | 3mm Foamex | 3mm Dibond aluminium composite | self-adhesive vinyl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 × 50 mm | |||
| 250 × 75 mm | |||
| 297 × 100 mm |
Final prices per item with the lowest-priced options. UK delivery £7.95, free on orders over £99. Choose a price to load it into the price calculator.
Specifications
Materials, sizes and finishing for this product.
| Message | Collections |
|---|---|
| Sign type | Text |
| Materials | 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl |
| Sizes | 200 × 50 mm, 250 × 75 mm, 297 × 100 mm |
| Viewing distance | 200 x 50: 2 m, 250 x 75: 3 m, 297 x 100: 4 m |
| Full colour, single sided | |
| Made by | Printed in our Manchester workshop |
| SKU | IB-SAF-096 |
| Price | Final price shown in the configurator. No VAT is added. |
| Delivery | UK mainland £7.95 per order, free on orders of £99 and over. Scottish Highlands +£10; islands and NI quoted. |
| Artwork check | Free file check on uploaded artwork (resolution, size and bleed). |
Which size do I need?
A safety sign must be large enough to read from where people will see it. Our conservative guide, based on the distance-factor method in ISO 3864-1, is about 1 metre of viewing distance for every 25 mm of sign height (the shorter side). Use it with your own risk assessment.
| Size | Readable from up to about |
|---|---|
| 200 × 50 mm | 2 m |
| 250 × 75 mm | 3 m |
| 297 × 100 mm | 4 m |
Well lit or internally lit signs can be read from further away; dim areas need larger signs.
Printed in our Manchester workshop
InstantBanners is a sign and print shop in Manchester. We check your file will print well, then print and finish this item in our Manchester workshop.
- 01Your artworkUpload your print-ready file, or choose one of our paid design services.
- 02File checkA person checks uploaded files for size, bleed and resolution.
- 03Made to orderPrinted and finished in our Manchester workshop, then sent to you.
Frequently asked questions
About collections sign.
What size Collections sign do I need?
Pick the size by how far away people will read it. 200 × 50 mm reads at about 2 m, 250 × 75 mm reads at about 3 m, 297 × 100 mm reads at about 4 m. These distances are a conservative guide for normal lighting.
Is there an ISO 7010 symbol for "Collections"?
No ISO 7010 symbol covers this exact message, so it is a text sign in the standard text colour layout.
Where should the Collections sign go?
At eye level where people will act on it. Check it is visible from the direction people approach.
Is a Collections sign a legal requirement?
Door and information signs are not a legal requirement in themselves, but clear signs help visitors find their way and keep staff-only areas private. Your own risk assessment decides where signs are needed.
Which material should I choose?
Indoors, 3mm Foamex is light and easy to fix. Self-adhesive vinyl suits smooth doors, glass and machinery. Choose Dibond aluminium composite if the sign will be outside or needs to be tougher.
How do I fix it?
Rigid boards are supplied undrilled. Fix them with sign-mounting tape, screws through holes you drill, or cable ties on fencing. Vinyl is self-adhesive and goes onto clean, smooth, dry surfaces.
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Questions
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Which sizes can I order the Collections Sign in?
The Collections Sign comes in 3 listed sizes, from 200 × 50 mm at £4.01 up to 297 × 100 mm at £4.49. In between: 250 × 75 mm. Prices are the lowest option for each size. Every listed size and its price is in the Prices by size table on this page.
How far away can the Collections Sign be read?
Work back from how far away people will be when they need to read it. Using our guide of about 1 m of viewing distance for every 25 mm of sign height: 200 × 50 mm reads from about 2 m, 250 × 75 mm reads from about 3 m and 297 × 100 mm reads from about 4 m. In poor light, or where people are moving quickly, go a size up. The guide is based on the distance-factor method in ISO 3864-1; use it with your own risk assessment.
I do not have artwork. Can you design it for me?
The Artwork choice on this page offers: "I will upload print-ready artwork" (free), "Add my text and logo to a clean layout (typesetting)" (£15), "Design it for me from my brief" (£35), "Redraw or vectorise my logo from a low-res file" (£50) and "Design a new logo for me" (£100). Design fees are fixed, show as their own line in the basket and cover the whole quantity of that item. Typesetting includes 1 proof and 2 rounds of changes; design from your brief includes 1 design and 2 rounds of changes. The Collections Sign is printed on 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl.
How much does the Collections Sign cost?
The Collections Sign starts from £4.01 with size 200 × 50 mm and material self-adhesive vinyl on the Saver turnaround. The price in the calculator changes live as you pick the size, material, finishing, quantity and turnaround, so you see the final price before you add to basket. No VAT is added because we are not VAT registered. Delivery is added at checkout: UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order and free when your goods total is £99 or more after any discount code (artwork and design fees do not count towards it).
How long does the Collections Sign take to make?
On the option the calculator opens on, Saver is ready to dispatch in 6 working days, Standard in 4 and Express in 2. These are working days to dispatch, counted from when your order and artwork are confirmed, and other sizes or materials can take a day more or less: the calculator shows the exact days next to each turnaround. Courier delivery usually takes 1 to 3 working days after dispatch, and we email the tracking details when the parcel leaves us. The Collections Sign starts at £4.01 before delivery.
Do you charge for delivery?
UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order and free when your goods total is £99 or more after any discount code (artwork and design fees do not count towards it), so one sign at £4.01 on its own pays £7.95, and the charge disappears once your basket reaches £99. Mainland Scottish Highlands postcodes add £10 once per order. Northern Ireland, the Scottish islands, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight are quoted before you order.
What type of sign is the Collections Sign?
"Collections" is a text sign, giving a clear written instruction. No ISO 7010 symbol covers this exact message, so the wording carries it. The colours and shapes follow the scheme set out in the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996. The wording on the Collections Sign is "Collections".
How thick is the Collections Sign?
The board options are 3mm Foamex and 3mm Dibond aluminium composite, so the board version is 3 mm thick. The self-adhesive vinyl version is a thin film that sits flat on the surface. Dibond is two thin aluminium skins with a plastic core, so it is rigid but still easy to fix. Foamex is a light foamed PVC board.
Can I get the Collections Sign as a sticker?
Yes. Choose self-adhesive vinyl in the material options and the sign arrives as a sticker to peel and apply. It suits doors, glass, machines, cupboards and smooth painted walls, where a board would be awkward to fix. Clean and dry the surface first and smooth it on from the middle outwards. For rough or dusty surfaces, choose a board instead.
Can the Collections Sign be used outside?
Yes, in the right material. Dibond is the best choice for signs that stay outside long term. Foamex copes with sheltered outdoor spots but is happiest indoors. All printed signs fade slowly in strong sun over time; check them as part of your routine and replace any that are hard to read. The Collections Sign is printed on 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl.
Will the Collections Sign show up at night?
Only where there is light on it. We print on 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl, which are not reflective or glow in the dark. For car parks, yards and routes used after dark, position signs under existing lighting, or light them. Where your risk assessment calls for reflective or photoluminescent signs, you will need a specialist supplier.
How do I fix the Collections Sign to a wall or fence?
Foamex and Dibond boards can be screwed to a wall through holes drilled near the corners; use washers and do not overtighten, especially on Foamex. On smooth indoor walls and doors, double-sided foam tape or adhesive pads avoid drilling. On fences, drill the board and cable tie it through the holes. The vinyl version simply peels and sticks to a clean, dry, smooth surface. The Collections Sign is printed on 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl.
Do you check my file before printing?
Yes. A person from our team checks every uploaded file for size, bleed and resolution, and tells you if something needs fixing before anything is made. We print what you supply, so check spelling, phone numbers and dates yourself too. Production starts once your order and artwork are confirmed. The Collections Sign comes in 3 listed sizes, from 200 × 50 mm to 297 × 100 mm.
Can I order now and send my artwork later?
Yes. You can upload your file on the product page, or place the order and upload later: we email you after you order. Your designer can send the file to us by email or WhatsApp with your order number, so it does not have to come through you. The turnaround clock starts once your order and artwork are confirmed, so send the file early if you have a deadline. For the Collections Sign, set your file up at the size you order, for example 200 × 50 mm.
What file should I upload?
A PDF at the finished size is best, with fonts embedded or converted to outlines. We also take AI, EPS and SVG, and high resolution JPG, PNG or TIFF files. Word, PowerPoint and Canva files are fine as a starting point, but export a full-quality PDF if you can. You can upload up to 3 files of 25 MB each on the product page, or upload later: we email you after you order. The Collections Sign comes in 3 listed sizes, from 200 × 50 mm to 297 × 100 mm.
Can I change the wording or add my logo to the Collections Sign?
Yes. Choose "Add my text and logo to a clean layout" (£15, 1 proof and 2 rounds of changes) or "Design it for me from my brief" (£35) in the Artwork options and tell us what you need. You can also upload your own print-ready file at no charge, and a person checks it before printing. Keep safety symbols and colours as they are: changing them can make the sign harder to understand. For the Collections Sign, set your file up at the size you order, for example 200 × 50 mm.
What resolution does my artwork need for this sign?
For items read close up, aim for 300 dpi at the finished size. At 300 dpi a 297 × 100 mm design needs about 3,508 × 1,181 pixels. Logos and text are best as vector artwork, which stays sharp at any size. Photos taken from websites or social media are usually far too small; our file check flags images that may print soft.
What happens if my file is not good enough to print?
Our file check catches the usual problems: the wrong size, no bleed, low resolution images and text too close to the edge. We tell you what needs fixing before anything is printed, and you can send a new file. If you would rather we sort it, the typesetting option (£15, 1 proof and 2 rounds of changes) sets your text and logo on a clean layout. For the Collections Sign, set your file up at the size you order, for example 200 × 50 mm.
How do I order several of this sign?
The price shown is for one sign in the size and material you pick. Set the quantity box next to Add to basket and the basket multiplies it. If you need several different sizes or materials, add each one to the basket separately. One artwork fee covers the whole quantity of a line, and "Same artwork as another item in my basket" adds no second fee. For large runs, ask for a quote. The Collections Sign comes in 3 listed sizes, from 200 × 50 mm to 297 × 100 mm.
Will the price change at checkout?
Only delivery is added. The goods price you see in the calculator is final, with no VAT added. UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order and free when your goods total is £99 or more after any discount code (artwork and design fees do not count towards it). Any artwork or design fee you choose shows as its own line in the basket, so you can see exactly what you are paying for. The Collections Sign is printed in our Manchester workshop.
Can I pay for express production on the Collections Sign?
Yes. Express makes this sign ready to dispatch in 2 working days on the opening option, priced at £5.33 against £4.01 on Saver (6 days). To plan back from a date, add 1 to 3 working days for the courier after dispatch and allow for artwork: production starts once your order and artwork are confirmed. If the date is very tight, call 0161 315 1151 before you order.
Do you deliver Collections Sign to the Scottish Highlands?
Yes, with a difference in price. Mainland Scottish Highlands postcodes, for example around Inverness, Fort William, Oban and Thurso, pay the mainland rate plus £10 once per order, even when the order qualifies for free delivery. Northern Ireland, the Scottish islands, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight are quoted before you order: use Get a quote or call 0161 315 1151. We do not deliver outside the UK. On the opening option, the Collections Sign is ready to dispatch in 6 working days on Saver or 2 on Express.
How do the material prices compare on the Collections Sign?
At 200 × 50 mm: 3mm Foamex £24.79, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite £36.94 and self-adhesive vinyl £4.01. The gap stays similar on bigger sizes, which the Prices by size table on this page shows in full. Choose on where the sign goes rather than price alone: the cheapest material is not always the one that lasts in that spot.
What other signs go with the Collections Sign?
Signs that are often needed alongside it include Deliveries Sign, Disabled Access Sign, Enquiries Sign and Entrance Sign. Each has its own page with sizes, materials and live prices, and ordering them in the same material keeps a set looking consistent. Add them to one basket: delivery is charged once, and it is free once the goods total reaches £99. The Collections Sign is printed on 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl.
Is the Collections Sign portrait or landscape?
This design is landscape, in 200 × 50 mm, 250 × 75 mm and 297 × 100 mm. Landscape suits wide spaces such as fences, above doors and along corridors. If you need the other way round, choose a design option and we will lay it out for you.
Can I get the Collections Sign bigger than 297 × 100 mm?
The largest listed size is 297 × 100 mm, from £4.49. For a bigger sign, use Get a quote with the size, material and quantity, and we will price it. Boards larger than A0 travel as oversize items, which adds £15 once per order.
Will this sign bend or bow in the sun?
Foamex is a foamed plastic, so in strong sun and heat a large, thin board can bow, especially if it is only fixed at the corners. Dibond has aluminium skins and stays flat, which is why it is the choice for long-term outdoor signs. Fixing Foamex flat against a wall, or choosing a thicker board, keeps it straighter. The Collections Sign is printed on 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl.
Can I trim or drill this sign myself?
Foamex and Correx cut with a sharp craft knife and a straight edge: score a few times, then snap or cut through. Dibond has aluminium skins, so it needs a fine-toothed saw and a steady hand. Drill fixing holes with an ordinary drill bit, going slowly, and keep holes at least 10 mm from the edge. Cutting into the print loses the bleed, so allow for it in the design. The Collections Sign is printed on 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl.
Can I put the Collections Sign on a door?
Yes. Self-adhesive vinyl is the neatest choice for doors and glass panels. A 3mm Foamex board with double-sided foam tape also works well on a flat door. Place it at eye level on the push side or beside the door, where it is not hidden when the door is open. If the door is a fire door, check with whoever manages it before screwing anything into it.
Can I have the Collections Sign in another language, or in two languages?
Yes. Choose "Add my text and logo to a clean layout (typesetting)" (£15) and send the wording in each language; you get 1 proof and 2 rounds of changes. Keep the symbol and the sign colours the same so the meaning stays clear to everyone. Please send the translation yourself: we lay out the text you give us, we do not translate. The Collections Sign is printed on 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl.
Will my brand colours print exactly?
Supply CMYK where you can. RGB files are converted to CMYK for print, which can make very bright greens, blues and oranges look slightly duller. If you need a brand colour matched, give us the Pantone reference and we match it as closely as the material allows. Small differences between a screen and the printed item are normal, because screens give off light and print reflects it. The Collections Sign is printed on 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl.
Can I reorder the same sign later?
Yes. Order the same product and options again and upload the same file. Keep your print-ready file safe so a repeat order is quick. If anything like a phone number or price has changed, update the artwork before you reorder. The Collections Sign starts at £4.01 before delivery.
Can I order several different designs in one order?
Yes. Add each design to the basket as its own line with its own file or online design, then check out once. Delivery is charged once per order, and becomes free when the goods total reaches £99. If several lines use the same artwork, choose "Same artwork as another item in my basket" so you only pay one design fee. The Collections Sign comes in 3 listed sizes, from 200 × 50 mm to 297 × 100 mm.
Can I get a quote for a large order or an unusual size of the Collections Sign?
Yes. Use the Get a quote page and tell us the size, quantity, material, deadline and delivery postcode, and attach any artwork you have. We reply by email or WhatsApp with a price. A quote is also the way to go for delivery to Northern Ireland and the islands. The Collections Sign is printed in our Manchester workshop.
Can I change my artwork after ordering?
Contact us straight away on 0161 315 1151 or WhatsApp with your order number. If production has not started we can take a corrected file, or cancel the order and refund you in full. Once production starts the order cannot be changed. Printing that matches the design you approved or the file you supplied is not a fault, so check spelling, phone numbers and dates carefully before you order. The Collections Sign comes in 3 listed sizes, from 200 × 50 mm to 297 × 100 mm.
Do I need an account to order?
No. You can check out as a guest and pay by debit or credit card, processed securely by Stripe. Creating an account at checkout lets you see past orders in My Account. Either way you get an order confirmation email and a tracking email when your order is dispatched. The Collections Sign comes in 3 listed sizes, from 200 × 50 mm to 297 × 100 mm.
Can someone help me choose the right options for this sign?
Yes. Call us on 0161 315 1151 or message us on WhatsApp and tell us where the sign will go, how long it needs to last and your deadline. You can also ask a question on this page; our team answers and the question may be published to help other buyers. For a price on something the calculator does not cover, use Get a quote. The Collections Sign comes in 3 listed sizes, from 200 × 50 mm to 297 × 100 mm.
How many Collections signs do I need?
Walk the route people take and put a sign wherever someone needs the message and would otherwise miss it: each entrance, each approach to the hazard and each change of direction. Larger areas usually need the same sign more than once, in the size that suits each viewing distance. Add them all as one line with a quantity, or as separate lines if you need different sizes or materials. The Collections Sign comes in 3 listed sizes, from 200 × 50 mm to 297 × 100 mm.
What if my order arrives damaged?
Check it when it arrives. If anything is damaged or missing, tell us within 48 hours with photos of the item and the packaging, through the contact form or on WhatsApp, with your order number. Do not send anything back until we reply; we then arrange a reprint or a refund. This does not affect your legal rights, which the returns page explains. The Collections Sign starts at £4.01 before delivery.
How do I clean this sign?
Wipe with a soft cloth and warm, soapy water, then rinse and dry. Do not use solvents, scouring pads or strong cleaners, which can dull or lift the print. Store spare boards flat so they do not bow. The Collections Sign is printed on 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl.
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