Jordan Kim, 4OVER4 labels, packaging and sustainability voice (illustration)
Jordan Kim Labels, Packaging & Sustainability Editor at 4OVER4.COM

Jordan is our labels, packaging and sustainability voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.

Question

What paper stocks can I choose for light boxes?

Answer

Light boxes do not use traditional paper stock. Instead they print on a specialized backlit film, a translucent material engineered to spread light evenly across the whole graphic.

  • Backlit film diffuses the light source so the image glows uniformly.
  • No hot spots or dark patches, which standard paper cannot avoid when lit from behind.
  • Vivid, saturated color because the light passes through the graphic rather than bouncing off it.

The result is a bright, even display that stays punchy in dim rooms, storefront windows, and trade show environments.

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