Can Vinyl Sheets be Used Outdoors?

PVC Film and Sheets

We do not recommend using our stock vinyl film and sheets for outdoor applications.  Although they may be suitable for short term projects, they not geared to tolerate extreme temperatures or sunlight.  Long term exposure to the elements can cause the material to yellow, become brittle or turn hazy. The best product that we stock … Read more

Is Mylar® plastic film safe for food contact?

a roll of mylar polyester film

There are very specific grades of Mylar® brand, and other branded Polyester Film, that are certified for contact with food.  Those need to be sourced on a specific custom basis.  Grafix stocks other products that are FDA certified such as Acetate, Specific Grades of Polyester Film, HDPE & Polypropylene.  Other food-safe films are available to … Read more

Is Mylar® plastic film Biodegradable?

a roll of mylar polyester film

Mylar® brand is not certified as biodegradable, although it can be recycled through a variety of recycling processes. We stock Acetate Film and Sheets, which are 100% biodegradable and environmently friendly.  Contact us to discuss your biodegradability needs today.

Can Mylar® plastic film be used outdoors?

a roll of mylar polyester film

We do not recommend using Mylar® brand (polyester film) for outdoor applications.  Although it may be suitable for short term projects, it is not geared to tolerate sunlight over long periods of time.  Long term exposure to the elements can cause the film to yellow, become brittle or turn hazy. The best product that we … Read more

DuraLar Thermoformability

Plastic Film, Plastic Sheets

Can DuraLar be thermoformed? Not really, we can not recommend any of our grades of Duralar for thermoforming applications.  Because of it’s higher heat tolerance, and bi-axial crystaline structure, it is not the best choice for thermoforming applications.  It’s not impossible but we don’t know many folks using DuraLar for this application.

DuraLar Biodegradability

Is DuraLar Biodegradeable? No. None of our grades of Duralar polyester film is biodegradable! Although it can be recycled through a variety of recycling processes. At Grafix Plastics, we take your polyester film scraps and recycle it, thus avoiding landfill.