Corflute® is the workhorse of Australian signage — lightweight, weatherproof, low-cost and fast to print. This guide covers what Corflute® signs are, their benefits, the main sign types, costs, sizes and finishing your customers ask for. Mediapoint is a trade-only printer: every Corflute® sign is produced wholesale and blind-shipped under your brand.
What is Corflute®?
Corflute® (corrugated plastic, or "fluted polypropylene") is a rigid, lightweight plastic board with a hollow fluted core — like plastic cardboard. It's waterproof, recyclable and takes print beautifully, which makes it the default choice for short-to-medium-term outdoor signage. You'll also see it called Corflute®, corriboard or correx.
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Benefits of Corflute® signs
- Low cost — the most economical rigid sign material, ideal for volume runs.
- Lightweight — easy to ship, stake and install; lower freight cost.
- Weatherproof — handles rain and sun for roughly 6–12 months outdoors.
- Print-ready — sharp, full-colour direct print; great for bold designs.
- Versatile finishing — eyelets, taping, custom cuts, single or double-sided.
- Recyclable — polypropylene is widely recyclable.
Types of Corflute® signs
Corflute® suits almost any short-to-medium-term sign. The most common your customers order:
- Election signs — high-volume, single-sided, staked or fence-mounted.
- Real estate signs — agent boards, "for sale / lease", open-home directionals.
- Construction & hoarding — safety, project boards, hoarding panels.
- A-frame & directional signs — sandwich boards, wayfinding, sponsor boards.
- Retail & promotional — short-run POS and sale signage.
How much do Corflute® signs cost?
Corflute® is the cheapest rigid sign material, which is exactly why it dominates short-term signage. The price of a Corflute® sign comes down to four things:
- Size — larger signs use more board and ink.
- Quantity — unit cost drops sharply on volume runs (the sweet spot for trade).
- Single vs double-sided — double-sided prints both faces.
- Finishing — eyelets, taping or custom cutting add a little per sign.
Because we're a trade printer running high volume on automated equipment, resellers get wholesale pricing that leaves healthy margin when on-sold. See Corflute® options.
Corflute® sign sizes
Corflute® is cut to almost any size. Common formats include A4, A3, A2, A1, 600 × 900mm and 900 × 1200mm, with custom sizes available on request. Two thicknesses cover most jobs:
- 3 mm — light directional and promotional signs.
- 5 mm — the all-round standard (real estate, election, site).
Reference: Standard Corflute® sign sizes (AU)
Finishing options
- Eyelets — for fixing to fences and frames.
- Taping — reinforced edges and hems.
- Custom cutting — shaped signs and rounded corners.
Corflute® vs other rigid boards
Corflute® is the cheapest and lightest option, but for premium or long-life jobs your customers may need foamed PVC or composite panel. How they compare:
| Material | Cost | Weight | Outdoor life | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corflute® | $ | Lightest | 6–12 months | Temporary & volume signs |
| Foamed PVC | $$ | Medium | 1–3 years | Premium indoor signage |
| Composite panel (ACM) | $$$ | Heaviest | 5+ years | Permanent outdoor signage |
Read the full Corflute® vs ACM vs foamboard comparison.
Durability & outdoor life
Expect around 6–12 months outdoors. Lifespan and wind resistance depend on thickness and mounting. Outdoor durability guide · Wind damage guide.
Setting up Corflute® artwork
Get files right the first time — bleed, resolution and cut/eyelet placement. Print files for Corflute® signs.
Order Corflute® signs wholesale
Mediapoint prints Corflute® signs for resellers Australia-wide — white-labelled, blind-shipped, with 24/7 online ordering and fast turnaround. Your customers only ever see your brand.
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Common questions
What is a Corflute® sign?
A Corflute® sign is a sign printed on Corflute® — a lightweight, waterproof corrugated plastic board (fluted polypropylene). It is the most common material for short-to-medium-term outdoor signage such as real estate, election, A-frame and construction signs.
How much do Corflute® signs cost?
Corflute® is the most economical rigid sign material, so it is well suited to volume runs. The price per sign depends on size, quantity, whether it is single or double-sided, and finishing such as eyelets or custom cutting — cost per unit drops sharply as quantity increases.
What sizes do Corflute® signs come in?
Corflute® signs are cut to almost any size. Common formats include A4, A3, A2, A1, 600 x 900mm and 900 x 1200mm, with custom sizes available. 5mm is the standard thickness, with 3mm for lighter signs.
How long do Corflute® signs last outdoors?
Corflute® signs typically last 6–12 months outdoors. Lifespan depends on the thickness and how the sign is mounted — for longer life or permanent signage, foamed PVC or composite panel are better suited.
Can Corflute® signs be double-sided?
Yes — Corflute® is commonly printed double-sided for real estate, directional and A-frame signage so the message is visible from both directions. Election signs are usually single-sided to keep volume costs down.
Are Corflute® signs recyclable?
Yes. Corflute® is polypropylene, which is widely recyclable. For a greener option, Corflute® Eco is made with recycled content.
Where can I get Corflute® signs printed?
Mediapoint is a trade-only printer — we print Corflute® signs wholesale for print resellers, sign companies and agencies Australia-wide, white-labelled and blind-shipped under your brand. We do not sell to the public.
Corflute® is a registered trademark of Corex Plastics (Australia) Pty Ltd.