Quality Plastic Film and Plastic Sheets
FAQs concerning product properties related to Outdoor and UV exposure.
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.
Is our inkjet film suitable for outdoor use? No. Our Inkjet Film is not made to be used outside. 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, so that the printed surface doesn’t run.
Are HDPE sheets suitable for outdoor use? Yes they are. HDPE is a stable polymer material for outdoor use. 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 Hazy DuraLar™ film and sheets suitable for outdoor use? It depends on how long you plan to use it outdoors. For less than one year? Yes, Hazy DuraLar is suitable for outdoor use. For longer term exposure? No. Long-term exposure to the outdoor elements, especially UV light, can cause Hazy DuraLar to yellow, and become … Read more
Are flexible PVC film and sheets suitable for outdoor applications? No! Although they may be suitable for some shorter term outdoor projects, they do not tolerate high temperatures or excessive exposure to UV light. Long term exposure to the elements can cause the material to yellow, become brittle or turn hazy. The best products we … Read more
Is DoubleTack® adhesive film suitable for outdoor use? No. Our Double Tack is not made to be used outside because if exposed to UV light and moisture over time, the film’s adhesive layer will lose its adhesive strength.. If you need to use this material outside, it must be contained in something else that will … Read more
Is drafting film suitable for outdoor use? No. If exposed to ultraviolet light or moisture, our drafting film will lose its surface quality and film integrity. 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
Is Cling vinyl film suitable for outdoor applications? No! Although it may be suitable for some shorter term outdoor projects, it does not tolerate high temperatures or exposure to excessive UV light. Long term exposure to the elements can cause the material to yellow, become brittle, or turn hazy. The best products we stock for outdoor … Read more
Are Clearlay™ vinyl film and sheets suitable for outdoor applications? Not really. Although they may be suitable for some shorter term outdoor projects, they are not made to tolerate high temperatures or excessive exposure to UV light. Long term exposure to the elements can cause the material to yellow, become brittle, or turn hazy. So … Read more
Is Clear DuraLar™ film and sheets suitable for outdoor use? For less than one year? Yes. For longer term exposure? No. Long term exposure to the outdoors, especially to ultraviolet light, can cause the Clear DuraLar to yellow, become brittle, and turn hazy. Clear DuraLar can be custom manufactured to be UV resistant; production quantity minimums … Read more
