A vinyl compound is any organic compound that contains a vinyl (preferred IUPAC name ethenyl) group (formula ?CH=CH2). In the modern world, vinyl actually has many different uses. Vinyl actually gained in popularity and prominence during World War II. During the warI, vinyl became a valuable stand in for natural rubber, which was in short supply due to the war effort. Interestingly, one of the most popular children’s toys of the 20th Century, Colorforms, is made of vinyl. And of course, vinyl is most associated with the old vinyl school records. And because of this, the term “vinyl” has become slang for record albums, especially in the era of the compact disc.

Today, vinyl has many different uses, such as vinyl fabrics, vinyl coated fabric, vinyl laminate fabric, printable vinyl, etc. However vinyl sign material is an especially popular use of vinyl. Vinyl’s durability, resistance to the elements and ability to be manufactured cheaply makes it an excellent material to use for tarps and other outdoor coverings. And for the same reason, vinyl is also great for signs. Vinyl signs made from vinyl coated fabric are actually very durable and very weather resistant, making them overall an excellent investment. Overall, vinyl is an excellent option for a variety of different purposes. And vinyl is an especially great option for signs. Therefore, if you are looking for a sign for your business, definitely consider vinyl. You will want to do a bit of research however to find quality, professional vinyl sign makers.