Awnings are a great way to advertise your business and provide a finished look for your facility. Awnings have been around for many years unfortunately many awnings you see look that way. There have been a number of improvements in awning technology that enable the business owner to get far more bang for their buck than in the past. One of the biggest is backlit awnings. The construction is similar to canvas awnings but these are made from vinyl. Two primary types are Lumaflex and Panaflex. These materials are translucent which allows light to pass through them. The backlighting can come from fluorescent or neon lights. Vinyl awnings are very receptive to graphics which can be printed directly on the awning material.Illuminated awnings look great during the day, but it is at night where they really shine, literally. These awnings will attract customers' eyes to your facility and your message. So if you are looking for a way to add a finished look to your facility and to attract more customers, you should investigate illuminated awnings.