Is Acetate film and sheets thermoformable?

Acetate Sheets, Acetate Paper

Because acetate film and sheets soften easily at higher temperatures, it is ideal for thermoforming and heat sealing applications. We highly recommend testing the film to make sure it is suitable for your specific application. Contact us today for samples to test in your thermoforming application.

How Heat Resistant is Acetate?

Rolls of plastic film and sheets

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

How can Acetate be Printed on?

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