Quality Plastic Film and Plastic Sheets
This is a collection of FAQs related to the properties of Grafix Plastics products.
Polypropylene sheets are compatible with screen printing and offset-lithography. Before you attempt to print on this type of material please contact your ink vendor to see what types of inks can be used with Polypropylene sheets. We can even provide you with sample sheets of material, that you can then have your ink vendor analyze to … Read more
HDPE sheets are compatible with screen printing and offset-lithography. Before you attempt to print on this type of material please contact your ink vendor to see what types of inks can be used with HDPE sheets. We can even provide you with sample sheets of material, that you can then have your ink vendor analyze to … Read more
We do not recommend using Acetate for long term outdoor applications. Stock versions of this film do not contain any UV inhibitors, so when exposed to UV rays over long periods, the film will become brittle and lose its properties. Temporary exposure should not pose significant problems. For longer term outdoor exposure applications, you may … Read more
Acetate softens and starts to lose its form at 100C/210F. Softening is also dependent on how long the film is exposed to high temperatures. If you expose the film to a constant elevated temperature, it can lose its physical properties as well. It’s ability to soften at these temperatures makes Acetate ideal for thermoforming … Read more
Acetate film is not designed specifically to be printed. However, it can be Screen Printed, Pad Printed, Thermal Printed and Commercial Inkjet printed (Solvent, UV and EcoSolvent inks). It may work with offset lithography or flexographic methods but it will depend on your ink systems. We recommend that you contact your ink vendor to see … Read more
We do not recommend using our stock Static Cling for outdoor applications. Although it may be suitable for short term projects, it is not geared to tolerate extreme temperatures or sunlight. Long term exposure to the elements can cause the film to yellow, become brittle and crack or turn hazy. Moisture will interrupt the bond … Read more
