Can any of our adhesive film products be recycled?

Can any of our adhesive film products be recycled?  No, not in the traditional sense. The adhesive coating and release liners are contaminants that will fowl up the polymer recycling process.   Or the plastic film used as face stock is a contaminant for recycling the paper liner.

Does our DoubleTackยฎ 2-side adhesive film resist tearing?

Does our DoubleTackยฎย 2-side adhesive film resist tearing? Yes, it does, be-cause itโ€™s made from our DuraLarโ„ข polyester film. Polyester films are prized for their tear-resistance, and durability. Contact us with your application requirements for more info!

Is our DoubleTackยฎ 2 side adhesive film biodegradable?

Is our DoubleTackยฎ 2/side adhesive film biodegradable? No, it is not. The only biodegradable film product we offer is acetate film and sheets.

Does DoubleTackยฎ have good insulation properties?

Does DoubleTackยฎ 2/side adhesive film have good insulation properties? Sort of. DoubleTack is made from polyester film, which has great insulation properties. However, its adhesive coatings are not meant for expo-sure to elevated or reduced temperatures. Therefore we can not recommend this material for any sort of insulation application. We can, on a custom basis, … Read more

Does DoubleTackยฎ 2/side adhesive film have good electrical properties?

Does DoubleTackยฎ 2/side adhesive film have good electrical properties? Sort of. Although itโ€™s made out of polyester, its adhesive coating is not meant for direct electrical exposure, and we donโ€™t have any test-ing data on this product. For electrical applications, we recommend our Hazy DuraLarโ„ข polyester film products. Please contact us today and we can … Read more

Are Grafix Plasticsโ€™ adhesive film and sheet products approved for direct and indirect skin contact?

Are Grafix Plasticsโ€™ adhesive film and sheet products approved for direct and indirect skin contact? Although our adhesive films are perfectly safe for direct and indirect skin contact, they are not certified as such.

Are any of our adhesive film products approved for direct food contact?

Are any of our adhesive film products approved for direct food contact? No,they are not. Grafix stocks other types of film products that are, including acetate, specific brands and grades of polyester film, HDPE and polypropylene. Other types food-safe films are available as a custom order; larger production minimum order may apply.

Is DoubleTackยฎ 2 side adhesive film suitable for outdoor use?

Is DoubleTackยฎ 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 filmโ€™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

What is the heat resistance of our Double Tack film?

What is the heat resistance of our Double Tackโ„ข film? Double Tack is designed for use in environments below 65C/140F. At higher temperatures, the adhesive becomes soft and loses adhesion. At really high temperatures (above 150C), it begins to lose its orientation; it will become wavy and shrink. If you need a matte film for … Read more

Is Double Tackโ„ข archival?

Is Double Tackโ„ข archival?  No. The first rule for creating archiving materials is that the archival material canโ€™t interfere with the thing it is protecting. DoubleTack has a stick-and-stay adhesive coating on both sides of the polyester carrier film. So it breaks that important rule! DoubleTack is pH neutral, and has good contact clarity, which … Read more