The Rigid Board the Market has been waiting for.

If you have ever wished for a rigid sheet that stays flat, performs consistently, and allows you to make a responsible environmental choice without compromising results, this will get your attention. Spandex Asia Pacific is proud to launch SINTREX® from 3A Composites, a next generation rigid board made from PET, the same family of material used in everyday bottles. It is designed specifically for modern print and display applications, and it arrives at exactly the right moment, because today performance must be dependable and sustainability must be genuine.

So what is SINTREX®

It is a PET based rigid board engineered for display and signage applications where flatness and consistency truly matter. It is available now through Spandex Asia Pacific in 5 millimetre and 10 millimetre thicknesses, which sit right in the sweet spot for most day to day production work. This is not a board that looks good in a sample pack and then creates problems on the printer or the bench. It is designed to be stable, durable, and easy to work with from print through to finishing and installation.

Why we are excited about it

There are three clear reasons SINTREX® stands out:

• First, it is perfectly flat. That might sound basic, however anyone working with rigid media knows flatness is not a nice to have. Flatness is productivity. It delivers cleaner printing, smoother finishing, and fewer surprises when deadlines are tight and tolerance for error is zero.
• Second, it is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. This gives genuine flexibility across retail campaigns, seasonal installations, events, exhibitions, and longer term signage. You can stay within one product family while still meeting performance expectations across multiple applications.
• Third, and increasingly non negotiable, it is 100 percent recyclable. Sustainability has moved beyond marketing language and into customer requirements. Being able to offer a board that supports circular outcomes without sacrificing performance is no longer optional. It is fast becoming the baseline.

What this means for printers, fabricators, and display builders

SINTREX® is designed for businesses that value consistency and want to reduce risk in production. It supports real‑world environments where deadlines shift, designs change, reprints happen, and margins are under constant pressure. Because it is stable and reliable, it improves throughput and confidence on press.At the same time, because it is recyclable, it provides a clear and credible answer to the question customers now always ask — what the product is made from and what happens to it once the campaign ends.If you supply retail, events, exhibitions, or commercial signage, this is the kind of product that simplifies operations and strengthens your offer. It delivers the performance customers expect today while supporting the sustainability expectations that will define the next decade of print and display.

Final thought from Bruno Mendes Rigid Product Specialist, Spandex

“The rigid market has always rewarded consistency, and 3A Composites continues to set the benchmark in this space. After seeing SINTREX® produced firsthand in Sins, Switzerland, I was immediately confident in the product and proud to be the first to launch it in Australia.

What has changed is that customers now demand consistency and responsibility at the same time. SINTREX® delivers both. This is not just a new product launch. It is a clear step forward for the rigid display market.”

If you would like samples, pricing, or guidance on the right applications for your workflow, speak with your Spandex representative.