The term “Hand” is used to describe how something feels to the human touch. The term is widely used in the fabric industry, but with respect to Vinyl Film and Vinyl Sheets, it means how hard or soft the Vinyl Film or Vinyl Sheets are.
Descriptions of different “Hand” ratings:
| Hand | Characteristic |
|---|---|
| 5H | Extra Firm |
| 4H | Extra Firm |
| 3H | Semi Rigid |
| 2H | Medium Firm |
| 1.5H | Medium Firm |
| H | Medium Firm |
| S | Medium Soft |
| 1.5S | Medium Soft |
| 2S | Soft |
| 2.5S | Soft |
| 3S | Soft |
| 6S | Soft, Naturally High Tack |
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