Quality Plastic Film and Plastic Sheets
This is a collection of FAQs for many of our various plastic film and sheet products.
Is our translucent imaging film (TIF) suitable for outdoor use? No. Our TIF film is not made to withstand direct exposure to ultraviolet light or moisture. If you need to use this material outside, it must be contained in something else that will protect it from being exposed to UV and moisture.
Are surface protection films suitable for outdoor use? No. Extended exposure to moisture disrupts the adhesion of the film to the surface it’s designed to protect. If you need to use this material outside, it must be contained in something else that will keep it from being exposed to moisture.
Is ShrinkArt film suitable for outdoor use? No. Our ShrinkArt film is not made to withstand extended exposure to ultraviolet light or moisture. If you need to put this material outside, it must be contained in something else that will keep it from being exposed to UV and moisture.
Are PSA Duralar™ films suitable for outdoor use? No. Our PSA Duralar films is not made to be used outside because when exposed to ultraviolet light or moisture, the adhesive will loose it’s tack and breakdown. If you need to put this material outside, it must be contained in something else that will keep it … Read more
Is Polyseam able to be used outdoors? Yes, but not with the film directly exposed to the elements. In it’s application, it is to be used as an adhesive carrier under artificial turf material. As such Polyseam is underneith artificial turf, and is not directly exposed to the elements. When used in its intended application, … Read more
Are polypropylene sheets suitable for outdoor use? Yes! Polypropylene is a stable material under outdoor conditions. It does not, however, have a specific life time rating; product life time will vary with the outdoor conditions to which the film is exposed.
Is our diffuser paper appropriate to use outdoors? No it’s not! After all, it’s paper.
Is Metallized Duralar™ suitable for outdoor use? No. If sub-jected to sun and rain, the aluminum metal level on top of the film will corrode and fade quickly. This is not an appropriate film for outdoor use. Looking for film products that perform well under longer term outdoor or UV exposure? Check out our HDPE … Read more
Is LaserPro™ stencil film suitable for outdoor use? No. If exposed to ul-traviolet light or moisture, LaserPro will become brittle and loose it’s properties If you need to put this material outside, it must be contained in something else that will keep it from being exposed to UV and moisture.
Is our Laser-printable film suitable for outdoor use? No. If exposed to outdoor conditions will ruin the printed surface. If you need to use this material outside, it must be contained in something else that will keep it from being exposed to UV and moisture.
