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Does drafting film resist tearing?

October 2, 2023January 29, 2016 by Jordan Katz

Does drafting film resist tearing? Yes, it does because it’s made from polyester film. However, attempting to tear it could cause damage to its functional coatings.

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That said, people often use the term "Mylar" to refer to ANY kind of plastic film or sheet. When used in this way, that term doesn't tell us enough about what you are looking for. The information on this page will better help you determine what specific materials you are looking for. Read more about Mylar Film and Sheets.

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Often people use the term "acetate" to refer to ANY kind of plastic film or sheet. Those terms doesn't tell us enough about what your really looking for. That's why you landed on this page – so we can better help determine what specific plastic it is that you require. Read more about Acetate Film and Sheets.

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Grafix Plastics stocks a broad selection of Clear plastic film and sheets, across different polymers, thicknesses, and sizes. Check out this page to help you better define what you're looking for. Read more about Clear Plastic Film and Sheets.

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What is Acetate?

What is Acetate film and acetate sheet? Many people use the term “acetate film” to generically refer to plastic film. However, acetate film is really ... More Info...

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Mylar is often used to generically refer to polyester film or plastic sheet. However, it is a registered trademark owned by Dupont Tejjin Films for ... More Info...

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Very often people use generic terms to describe specific types of plastic film. There are many types of plastic materials, with a wide range of ... More Info...

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