Lightweight foam boards / sandwich boards in many versions

Lightweight foam boards & sandwich boards

Large selection of very stable & lightweight board materials in small and large formats for a wide range of applications.

Lightweight foam boards / sandwich boards

Lightweight foam boards
& sandwich boards

Large selection of very stable & lightweight board materials
in small and large formats for a wide range of applications.

KAPA® | FOAM-X® | SMART-X® | GATORFOAM®

Low weight, high stability, good flatness, easy to process: these are the proven characteristics of lightweight foam sheets.
Ideal for advertising, presentations, signage, displays, decorations, model making & trade fair construction as well as for laminating.

KAPA® foam boards available from stock

Creative and versatile


Discover our wide standard range of lightweight and rigid sandwich panels suitable for advertising, signage, decorations, POS/POP displays and more.

KAPA® boards are a composite of polyurethane foam and various paper surfaces, some of which are FSC® certified. The boards (often referred to as Depafit) are available in a range of colours from white and gray to black. There are variants with self-adhesive or moisture-repellent surfaces while others have a particularly stable foam core. The diverse range of boards is used primarily in the field of visual communication.

The easy processing of KAPA® foam panels is another benefit, which also applies to FOAM-X® and the extremely stable GATORFOAM® panels.

For short-term outdoor use (1 - 2 days) we recommend KAPA® plast - for long-term outdoor use we recommend the weatherproof, lightweight and  extremely stable SMART-X® plastic sheets.

Many thicknesses and formats, cutting service, fast delivery

As a large and long-standing distributor of 3A Composites, we offer a wide range of lightweight foam sheets and sandwich panels. Thicknesses in 3, 5, 10, 15 and 20 mm as well as formats from 210 x 297 mm over 700 x 1000 mm and 1400 x 1000 mm up to 2030 x 3050 mm are available from stock. However, if the right format is not available, we can cut the panels to your desired format or you can cut it yourself with our professional cuttersrulers and cutting mats. Tutorials on how to laminate and cut lightweight foam boards like KAPA® can be found on our YouTube-channel.

Our large warehouse and professional logistics enable us to deliver both small and large formats at short notice. With over 50 years of experience as a distributor of composite panels, we provide you with a competent all-round service including professional advice.

Frequently asked questions about lightweight foam boards


Lightweight foam boards consist of two different components: A core of polyurethane foam with paper surfaces on both sides. Therefore these lightweight and stable boards are also called sandwich boards. Due to a wide product range with different properties, the boards are used in a wide variety of visual communication applications.
Both kinds of boards are light and stable, but the foam of rigid foam sheets is usually denser than that of lightweight foam sheets and so even more stable. In addition, the denser foam does not absorb water, which is why rigid foam sheets such as SMART-X® are often used in outdoor applications.
"Depafit" boards are lightweight foam boards with paper surfaces and a core of polystyrene foam. KAPA boards available in the KOHLSCHEIN range are occasionally referred to as Depafit boards but have a core made of polyurethane foam (PU).
Photos, pictures and posters can be laminated onto light foam boards such as KAPA® line using spray adhesive. Alternatively, you can use the self-adhesive KAPA® fix quick laminating boards (video instruction).
KAPA® tech boards are certified according to Euroclass Bs2dO / DIN EN 13501-1 (flame retardant / B1). Furthermore, the products KAPA® fix and KAPA® mount are certified according to fire protection class DIN 4102/B2.

Find more questions & answers in our FAQ section.