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Goods Outwards Sign Printing

from £22.31

Goods outwards sign printing for shop back doors, factories and warehouses. The sign marks where goods come in or go out, and the biggest size reads from about 4 metres.

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Price is final, no surprises at checkout. UK delivery £7.95, free over £49.99 this week. Scottish Highlands +£10; islands and NI quoted.

Artwork

Design fees are fixed, shown as their own line in your basket, and cover the whole quantity of this item. You can also upload later: we email you after you order.

Charity, school, club or place of worship? up to 10% off every orderBusiness? up to 5% off your first order

  • Free UK delivery over £49.99 this week
  • Dispatch from 1 working day
  • Printed in the UK

Overview

Our goods outwards sign printing starts with one job: the sign marks where goods come in or go out. It earns its place in shop back doors, factories and warehouses.

The message

It reads "Goods Outwards". Black lettering on white with a border keeps it simple, so the words do the work.

Putting it up

Over the door or bay, where drivers and staff can both see it. Put stock-handling reminders where the stock is handled, not on a notice board by the canteen.

The right size for goods outwards sign printing depends on the reading distance. Rule of thumb from ISO 3864-1: each 25 mm on the short side of the sign gives roughly a metre of reading distance. That makes 200 x 50 to about 2 m, 250 x 75 to about 3 m and 297 x 100 to about 4 m. That suits doors, walls and counters, where people stand close.

Goods outwards sign printing: choosing the board

For goods outwards sign printing, pick the board to suit the spot:

  • 3mm Foamex, a rigid PVC foam board that screws or sticks up easily and is happiest indoors or out for a season
  • 3mm Dibond, aluminium skins on a solid core, the one to pick for a sign that stays outside for years
  • self-adhesive vinyl, which sticks flat to smooth walls, doors, glass and machine guards

Inside, Foamex or vinyl does the job. Outside for the long haul, go Dibond.

Clear written rules back up the training your team already has.

The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 require employers to use a safety sign where a risk cannot be removed or controlled some other way.

Upload your own file, lay it out in the online designer, or hand it to our paid artwork service, which includes 1 design and 2 rounds of changes. A person gives every file a free check first. Each goods outwards sign printing job is printed to order and sent out from the UK. Delivery to a UK mainland address is £7.95, or free once the order passes £100 after any discount (artwork fees are not counted). The Highlands add £10, and addresses in Northern Ireland, the Scottish islands, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, Scilly or the Isle of Wight get a quote. Full details are on the delivery page.

Close relatives: warehouse and stock signs and everything in safety signs. The guide to safety sign colours covers the choice in more depth.

Sizes and prices

Smallest first. Tap a price to load that size into the buy box.

Size3mm Foamex3mm Dibond aluminium compositeself-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 over £49.99 this week. Choose a price to load it into the price calculator.

Specs

Materials, sizes and finishing.

MessageGoods Outwards
Sign typeText
Materials3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite and self-adhesive vinyl
Sizes200 × 50 mm, 250 × 75 mm, 297 × 100 mm
Viewing distance200 x 50: 2 m, 250 x 75: 3 m, 297 x 100: 4 m
PrintFull colour, single sided
Made byMade to order and dispatched from the UK
SKUFP-SAF-170
PriceFinal price shown in the configurator. No surprises at checkout.
DeliveryUK mainland £7.95 per order, free over £49.99 this week. Scottish Highlands +£10; islands and NI quoted.
Artwork checkFree 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.

SizeReadable from up to about
200 × 50 mm2 m
250 × 75 mm3 m
297 × 100 mm4 m

Well lit or internally lit signs can be read from further away; dim areas need larger signs.

Questions

Quick answers about goods outwards sign printing.

How big should the Goods Outwards sign be?

Think about the furthest point someone needs to read it from. For "Goods Outwards", 200 × 50 mm for readers up to 2 m away, 250 × 75 mm for readers up to 3 m away and 297 × 100 mm for readers up to 4 m away. Those distances assume ordinary light, so if it is gloomy or people are driving past, step up one size.

Is there a standard pictogram that says "Goods Outwards"?

Not one that fits this wording, so the "Goods Outwards" sign is a text-only design in the standard plain black on white colours.

Where is the best place to put the "Goods Outwards" sign?

Put it over the loading door or bay, high enough for a driver in the cab and staff on foot to both spot it. Walk the route yourself and make sure it is seen from the direction people come.

Is there a legal rule behind the Goods Outwards sign?

No law names this sign; it backs up good practice and your own procedures. Clear instructions help staff stick to safe ways of working. For the "Goods Outwards" sign, how many you need and where comes down to your own risk assessment.

What do the colours on this sign tell people?

Black on white is the neutral layout for information, with no hazard implied. That is the layout the "Goods Outwards" sign follows.

Is the price shown for the "Goods Outwards" sign the full price?

Yes, for the goods. The figure on the page is the one you pay at checkout. Postage to the UK mainland is £7.95 per basket, not per item, and free when your goods total £100 or more.

Is it possible to order a batch of these?

Of course. Set how many you want at checkout and we make each one for your order. For a large run of assorted signs, send the list through the Get a quote page and we will price it together.

What do I need to mount the "Goods Outwards" sign?

For a rigid board, either double-sided sign tape or a drill and screws. Vinyl needs nothing extra: peel and stick onto a clean, dry, smooth surface.

Asked by buyers

How cheaply can I get hold of the Goods Outwards Sign?

Picked the way the page first loads, with 200 × 50 mm and self-adhesive vinyl, the Goods Outwards Sign comes to £3.81. Any other mix of options, a faster turnaround included, gets its own price the moment you choose it, and that figure is what you pay at checkout. Only delivery is left to add. On its own the opening price of £3.81 would add £7.95 for mainland delivery; reach £100 of goods and that goes to zero.

Which turnaround speeds can I choose for the Goods Outwards Sign?

Allow 6 working days on Saver, 4 on Standard or 2 on Express before the Goods Outwards Sign is handed to the courier, based on the options the page opens with. Weekends and bank holidays are not counted, and nothing starts until the order is paid and the artwork is confirmed. Pick another size or material and the days beside each speed update, sometimes by a day. After it leaves us, the courier normally delivers in one to three working days and you get the tracking link by email.

Which artwork services are offered with the Goods Outwards Sign?

Several routes, all chosen under Artwork on this page. Send your own finished file (no charge), we set your words and logo on a tidy layout, called typesetting (£15), we design it from your brief (£35), we redraw a blurry or low quality logo as sharp vector art (£30) or we create a brand new logo (£50). Typesetting and design from a brief each come with one first draft and two rounds of changes. The fee is the same whatever quantity you order and shows separately in the basket. For this sign, the material can be self-adhesive vinyl, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite or 3mm Foamex. On this page, Goods Outwards Sign starts from £3.81.

Which size of the Goods Outwards Sign can people read from further away?

Rough reading distances for "Goods Outwards": about 2 m for 200 × 50 mm, 3 m for 250 × 75 mm or 4 m for 297 × 100 mm. The rule of thumb behind them: each 25 mm of height buys roughly one metre of distance. If the light is poor, or people pass quickly on foot or at the wheel, go for the next size up. The figures use the distance factor from ISO 3864-1, and your own risk assessment should settle the final choice.

Which is the smallest and which the biggest sign I can order here?

The table has 3 sizes. At the small end, 200 × 50 mm costs from £3.81; at the top, 297 × 100 mm costs from £4.26. Each figure is for the cheapest set of options at that size. Unsure? Measure where it will go and check the view from the spot people will stand. Sizes for this sign go from 200 × 50 mm at the small end to 297 × 100 mm, 3 in all. On this page, Goods Outwards Sign starts from £3.81.

Where is the best spot for a Goods Outwards Sign?

Picture someone arriving at a stockroom, a small warehouse or the back room of a charity shop who needs to see "Goods Outwards". Fix it at aisle ends, loading bays and anywhere people and vehicles cross paths. Give it decent light and a clear line of sight, with nothing parked, stacked or swinging open in front of it. Keep a short list of where each sign went: it slots into your risk assessment records and makes the odd walk-round check quick. For this sign, the material can be self-adhesive vinyl, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite or 3mm Foamex.

What message is a Goods Outwards Sign giving?

This is a words-first design. No ISO 7010 symbol matches "Goods Outwards", so the text does the talking. The design follows the text sign pattern, used to put a plain written instruction in front of people. Typical spots: a stockroom, a small warehouse or the back room of a charity shop. Word for word, this sign says "Goods Outwards".

How much for the biggest size, 297 × 100 mm?

From £4.26, with the cheapest settings and the Saver service. Material by material, it is 3mm Foamex at £25.15, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite at £37.23 and self-adhesive vinyl at £4.26. Add £7.95 for UK mainland delivery, or nothing at all once the goods reach £100. Select it on the page and swap materials, finishes and speed to watch how the figure moves. Sizes for this sign go from 200 × 50 mm at the small end to 297 × 100 mm, 3 in all.

I need several signs, some in different sizes. How do I buy them?

Each price on the page is for a single sign in the size and material chosen. Put the number you want in the box beside Add to basket and the total multiplies. For a different size or material, add it as a separate line; the basket keeps them apart. An artwork fee is charged once per line, whatever the quantity, and choosing to reuse the artwork from another item in your basket costs nothing more. Very large runs can go through Get a quote. Nothing is printed ahead of time: each sign is made to order for you. Before delivery, this sign costs from £3.81. For reference, Goods Outwards Sign is listed in 3 sizes, the smallest being 200 × 50 mm.

How much does a 250 × 75 mm sign cost?

From £4.01, with the cheapest settings and the Saver service. Material by material, it is 3mm Foamex at £24.26, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite at £36.05 and self-adhesive vinyl at £4.01. Add £7.95 for UK mainland delivery, or nothing at all once the goods reach £100. Select it on the page and swap materials, finishes and speed to watch how the figure moves. Nothing is printed ahead of time: each sign is made to order for you. Material choices for Goods Outwards Sign: 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite or self-adhesive vinyl.

Could the total go up after I reach the checkout?

No surprises: what the page shows for this sign is the goods figure you pay at checkout. Delivery is the one extra, £7.95 to a UK mainland address, and it drops away when the goods reach £100 after discounts. Paid artwork help shows up as its own basket line, so you can check each amount before paying. Sizes for this sign go from 200 × 50 mm at the small end to 297 × 100 mm, 3 in all. Nothing is printed ahead of time: each sign is made to order for you. On its opening option, Goods Outwards Sign leaves us after 6 working days on Saver.

Can I mix different safety signs in a single order?

You can. Each sign gets a separate basket line, with whatever size and board suit it, and you pay once at the end. Delivery is charged per order, not per sign: £7.95 to the UK mainland, or free once the goods come to £100 or more. For "Goods Outwards" the sizes are 200 × 50, 250 × 75 and 297 × 100 mm.

I am not a business. Can I buy just one sign?

Of course. Anyone can order, with no trade account and no minimum beyond one. Prices for the Goods Outwards Sign begin at £3.81, checkout works without an account and you pay by card. Parents, clubs, churches and small shops order single items all the time. On its own the opening price of £3.81 would add £7.95 for mainland delivery; reach £100 of goods and that goes to zero.

Our event is close. Can the Goods Outwards Sign be rushed?

Yes. Choose Express and the Goods Outwards Sign can be on the way in 2 working days on the opening option, for £5.06, where Saver is £3.81 and takes 6 days. Then give the courier one to three working days, and send the artwork with the order, because the clock does not run until the file is sorted. If the date is really tight, message us on the Contact page before paying and we will tell you honestly.

Someone else is putting our file together. How does it reach you?

Easiest route: they send the finished file to whoever placed the order, and it gets uploaded after ordering. Up to 3 files of 25 MB each are fine. They can also reach us through the Contact page, as long as they quote your order number so it lands on the right job. Production waits for the checked file, so a late file means a later dispatch date. Make the artwork for this sign the same size as the one you order, such as 200 × 50 mm. Sizes for this sign go from 200 × 50 mm at the small end to 297 × 100 mm, 3 in all. On this page, Goods Outwards Sign starts from £3.81.

Can I send a Word or Canva file for the Goods Outwards Sign?

Word, PowerPoint and Canva are a fair place to start, but export a high quality PDF from them before uploading. Our first choice is always a PDF at the ordered size with fonts embedded or outlined, followed by AI, EPS or SVG, then high resolution JPG, PNG or TIFF. You can add three files, each up to 25 MB, on this page, or upload them after ordering from the email we send. For this sign, the material can be self-adhesive vinyl, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite or 3mm Foamex. Sizes for this sign go from 200 × 50 mm at the small end to 297 × 100 mm, 3 in all. On this page, Goods Outwards Sign starts from £3.81.

Will anyone look at my file before it is printed?

Yes, a real person on our team opens every uploaded file and checks the size, the bleed and the resolution. If something is off, you hear from us before anything is made. We print what you send, though, so read the spelling, numbers and dates yourself as well. Making starts when the order and the file are both confirmed. Sizes for this sign go from 200 × 50 mm at the small end to 297 × 100 mm, 3 in all. Make the artwork for this sign the same size as the one you order, such as 200 × 50 mm.

Can the wording on a Goods Outwards Sign be changed, or our logo added?

Yes. To reword "Goods Outwards" or add a logo, pick the typesetting option (£15) for your text and logo on a clean layout, or the design-from-your-brief option (£35), then send us the details. Both paid options include one first draft and two rounds of changes. Uploading your own print-ready file costs nothing, and someone on our team looks it over before printing. Leave the safety symbol and its colours untouched, though: altering them makes the meaning less clear. Sizes for this sign go from 200 × 50 mm at the small end to 297 × 100 mm, 3 in all.

How many pixels does a photo need to print well on this sign?

Close-up items need about 300 dpi at full size. So a 297 × 100 mm layout wants about 3,508 by 1,181 pixels. Keep lettering and logos as vectors if you can. An image copied off a web page or a social post rarely has enough pixels; if yours looks likely to print soft, our file check flags it. Make the artwork for this sign the same size as the one you order, such as 200 × 50 mm.

Does the Goods Outwards Sign come in a peel-and-stick version?

It does. Pick self-adhesive vinyl from the material list and it comes as a peel-off sticker. That is handy on a glass shop door, a classroom cupboard, a machine or a smooth painted wall, anywhere screwing a board up would be awkward. Wipe the spot, let it dry, then press it down from the centre outwards to push the air away. On rough brick or dusty surfaces, a board will hold better. For this sign, the material can be self-adhesive vinyl, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite or 3mm Foamex. For reference, Goods Outwards Sign is listed in 3 sizes, the smallest being 200 × 50 mm.

What thickness is the Goods Outwards Sign, and does it feel sturdy?

Three millimetres, whichever board you go for. Pick self-adhesive vinyl instead and you get a thin film that lies flat against whatever you stick it to. Dibond feels stiff because a plastic core is sandwiched between two thin aluminium sheets, yet it is still simple to screw or stick up. Foamex is foamed PVC, so it weighs very little in the hand. For this sign, the material can be self-adhesive vinyl, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite or 3mm Foamex. Material choices for Goods Outwards Sign: 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite or self-adhesive vinyl.

We are putting up a full set of signs at our premises. Which ones sit well next to this one?

A school corridor, a shop floor or a club house rarely needs just one notice. Two that often go up beside this one: Goods Inwards Sign and Passed Quality Assurance Sign. Keep every sign in one board type so the set matches, look up sizes and prices on each page, then check out once: one delivery charge for the whole basket, free over £100 of goods. For this sign, the material can be self-adhesive vinyl, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite or 3mm Foamex.

It gets dark early in winter. Can people still read the Goods Outwards Sign in the evening?

Not in pitch darkness. Pick Foamex, Dibond or vinyl sticker and it is the same story: nothing on this page reflects headlights or glows by itself. Fix it where a street light, porch light or security lamp already shines, or fit a small light above it. Where a risk assessment asks for photoluminescent or reflective signs, those need to come from a specialist maker rather than from us. For this sign, the material can be self-adhesive vinyl, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite or 3mm Foamex. Sizes for this sign go from 200 × 50 mm at the small end to 297 × 100 mm, 3 in all. On its opening option, Goods Outwards Sign leaves us after 6 working days on Saver.

Will a Goods Outwards Sign cope with rain and wind outdoors?

Rain is rarely the problem for "Goods Outwards"; sunshine is. Every printed sign fades slowly in strong sun, so make a habit of checking outdoor ones and renew any that have faded too far. Dibond is the board to pick for a permanent outdoor home. Foamex copes with a covered spot but prefers life indoors. For this sign, the material can be self-adhesive vinyl, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite or 3mm Foamex.

What is the easiest way to put up a Goods Outwards Sign?

To mount "Goods Outwards" on a wall, drill a hole near each corner of the board and screw it on with a washer under each head; stop once it feels snug, as Foamex in particular does not like being overtightened. Where drilling is not wanted, say on a painted door or a smooth wall inside, double-sided foam tape or sticky pads hold it well. For a fence, make a hole at each corner and loop cable ties through. The vinyl one needs no tools: peel off the backing and press it on once the surface has been wiped and dried. For this sign, the material can be self-adhesive vinyl, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite or 3mm Foamex.

Does the material change the price of the Goods Outwards Sign?

Taking the smallest size, 200 × 50 mm, as the example: self-adhesive vinyl at £3.81, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite at £35.09 and 3mm Foamex at £23.55. Larger sizes follow a similar pattern, and the full grid sits in the size table further up the page. Think about where it is going first: a cheap material in the wrong spot can end up costing more. Before delivery, this sign costs from £3.81. On this page, Goods Outwards Sign starts from £3.81.

How would I decide between Passed Quality Assurance Sign and Goods Outwards Sign?

Set the Goods Outwards Sign beside the Passed Quality Assurance Sign and a few things differ. Sizes: 3 on this page, the smallest 200 × 50 mm, and 3 on the other, the smallest A4 (210 × 297 mm). Opening price: £3.81 on this page and £5.02 on the other. Go by the spot it is going in and how long it needs to last, then open both pages and compare the live totals.

Our club needs a big batch of signs, or an odd size. Can you price it?

Yes. Fill in our Get a quote page, giving the size, how many, the material, when you need it and the delivery postcode, and attach your artwork if it is ready. A price comes back to you by email. Get a quote is also how delivery to Northern Ireland and the islands gets priced. Nothing is printed ahead of time: each sign is made to order for you. Before delivery, this sign costs from £3.81. For reference, Goods Outwards Sign is listed in 3 sizes, the smallest being 200 × 50 mm.

Do I have to register before I can buy?

There is no need to sign up. Pay as a guest with a bank card, handled securely by Stripe, and you still get an order confirmation email and a tracking email on dispatch. An account is optional; it just keeps your order history in one place. Before delivery, this sign costs from £3.81. Sizes for this sign go from 200 × 50 mm at the small end to 297 × 100 mm, 3 in all.

Next year we will want the same sign again. Is reordering easy?

Very. Choose the same product with the same options and upload the same file, and it is made again exactly as before. Save the final print file somewhere safe, as that makes a repeat order a two-minute job. Before you repeat it, read the wording again: dates, prices, opening times and contact details are the things that go out of date. Nothing is printed ahead of time: each sign is made to order for you. Before delivery, this sign costs from £3.81. Material choices for Goods Outwards Sign: 3mm Foamex, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite or self-adhesive vinyl.

I am ordering this sign for a school or charity. Do I need to open an account?

No account is needed. Guest checkout lets a parent, volunteer or club secretary order once and pay by debit or credit card through Stripe. The price you see is the price you pay at checkout, and the confirmation email you receive lists the items and the amount paid for your records. If the committee needs a price agreed before anyone pays, the Get a quote page is the better starting point. Sizes for this sign go from 200 × 50 mm at the small end to 297 × 100 mm, 3 in all. Before delivery, this sign costs from £3.81.

How do I work out how many Goods Outwards signs to order?

Picture someone arriving for the first time. Every door they could come through, every approach to the risk and every corner where the route bends is a place for a sign. Large sites and long corridors usually need repeats, with bigger versions where people read from a distance. Put matching signs on a single basket line and raise the quantity; different sizes or materials go on lines of their own. Sizes for this sign go from 200 × 50 mm at the small end to 297 × 100 mm, 3 in all.

I am not sure which options to pick for this sign. Can someone advise me?

Yes. Type your question into the box on this page and a real person replies. Mention where the sign will be used, how long you need it to last and the date you need it by. Answered questions may be shown on the page for other buyers, so leave personal details out of it. Private questions can go through the Contact page, and anything the options here cannot price can go through the Get a quote page. Nothing is printed ahead of time: each sign is made to order for you. Before delivery, this sign costs from £3.81.

The parcel turned up damaged. How do I sort it out?

Take photos of the damage and the box it came in, then send them through the contact form within 48 hours of delivery, with your order number. Hold on to the item rather than posting it back; we reply and arrange a reprint or refund. This sits alongside your legal rights, which the returns page covers. Choose Saver and this sign leaves us after 6 working days; Express brings that down to 2. Before delivery, this sign costs from £3.81.

Bleed and dpi mean nothing to me. Can I still get printing done?

Yes. You do not need any print knowledge to order the Goods Outwards Sign. Send us your words and logo with the typesetting option (£15) and we build the layout, then you get a first draft and two rounds of changes. Whatever you choose, a real person looks at the file before printing.

Can the Goods Outwards Sign carry wording in two languages, for example English and Welsh?

Yes. Choose the typesetting option (£15) and send us the words in every language you want on it. That covers one first draft and two rounds of changes. We lay out the text exactly as you supply it but we do not translate, so have the translation done first. Leave the symbol and colours as they are, so the meaning is clear whichever language someone reads. Sizes for this sign go from 200 × 50 mm at the small end to 297 × 100 mm, 3 in all.

Does a Goods Outwards Sign come upright or wide?

"Goods Outwards" is laid out in landscape format, available as 200 × 50, 250 × 75 and 297 × 100 mm. Wide layouts sit well on fences, over doorways and along corridors. Need it turned the other way? Choose one of the design options and we will rearrange it for you.

Could the Goods Outwards Sign go on a door, say an office or classroom door?

Start with the position: eye level, on the push side or on the wall next to the frame, so the message is still visible with the door open. For the door itself, choose self-adhesive vinyl, which suits painted doors and glass panels. A 3mm Foamex board on foam tape also sits well on a flat door. On a fire door, get the go-ahead from whoever looks after the building before any screws go in. For this sign, the material can be self-adhesive vinyl, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite or 3mm Foamex. On this page, Goods Outwards Sign starts from £3.81.

Can I cut this sign down to size, or drill fixing holes, at home?

Yes, with ordinary tools. For Foamex or Correx, a sharp craft knife and a straight metal edge work: a few light passes, then snap or cut through. Dibond has aluminium skins and needs a fine-toothed saw. Drill slowly with a standard bit and stay at least 10 mm from any edge. Any cutting removes some of the bleed, so plan the layout with that in mind. For this sign, the material can be self-adhesive vinyl, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite or 3mm Foamex. Nothing is printed ahead of time: each sign is made to order for you. On this page, Goods Outwards Sign starts from £3.81.

What is the safest way to clean this sign?

Treat "Goods Outwards" gently: a soft cloth and soapy warm water, a rinse, then a dry. Strong cleaners, solvents and scourers can take the shine off the print or lift it, so leave them in the cupboard. Store spares flat, not leaning, to stop them bowing. For this sign, the material can be self-adhesive vinyl, 3mm Dibond aluminium composite or 3mm Foamex.

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