Can ShrinkArt films be recycled?

Shrinky Dink, Shrink Art Film

Can ShrinkArt films be recycled?  Yes they can, as long as they’re recycled with materials that have this symbol on them.

Can metallized DuraLar™ polyester film be recycled?

Polyester Film

Can Metallized DuraLar™ polyester film be recycled?  No, not in the traditional sense. The metallized coating on this film is a contaminant that will fowl up the recycling process.

Does Cling vinyl film resist tearing?

Colored Vinyl Sheets

Does Cling vinyl film resist tearing? Sort of. Cling PVC film will stretch quite a bit before it breaks.  See the elongation specification under the specs tab of the product sheet.

Is our ShrinkArt film biodegradable?

Shrinky Dink, Shrink Art Film

Is our ShrinkArt film biodegradable? No, it is not. The only biodegradable film product we offer is acetate film and sheets.

Does Metallized DuraLar™ reflective film have good insulation properties?

Polyester Film

Does Metallized DuraLar™ reflective film have good insulation properties? Yes! Its combination of thermal and barrier properties make it an excellent film for many thermal insulation applications. Its metal coating also acts as a barrier enhancement, while reflecting in-frared radiation. All polyester films have very good insulation properties; Metallized DuraLar takes that performance to the … Read more

Does Cling vinyl film have good insulation properties?

Colored Vinyl Sheets

Does Cling PVC vinyl film have good insulation properties? Yes. Cling PVC film is a vinyl polymer. It’s not as resistant to high temperatures as polyester films, but vinyl excels in low temperature applications. In the case of Cling, it is possible that extreme low temperatures could cause the film to loose its “tack” and become … Read more

Does ShrinkArt film have good electrical properties?

Shrinky Dink, Shrink Art Film

Does ShrinkArt film have good electrical properties? No. Electricity generates heat; because of ShrinkArt film’s low melt-ing point, you want to keep this material away from elevated temperatures. For electrical applications, we recommend our Hazy DuraLar™ polyester film. Please contact us today and we can help you with your requirements.

Does Metallized DuraLar™ film have good electrical properties?

Polyester Film

Does Metallized DuraLar™ film have good electrical properties? Depending on what electrical properties you need. Metallized DuraLar is made from our Clear DuraLar base film. So the film itself has excellent resistive electrical properties (acting as an insulator). The metal-coated side of the film is very conductive. With Metallized DuraLar you get the best of both … Read more

Does Cling vinyl film have good electrical properties?

Colored Vinyl Sheets

Does Cling vinyl film have good electrical properties? No, mostly because of Cling PVC’s low melting point. Electricity generates heat, and you want to keep this material away from elevated temperatures because of that low melting point. For electrical applications, we recommend our Hazy DuraLar™ polyester film products. Please contact us today and we can help … Read more

Are ShrinkArt films approved for direct skin contact?

Shrinky Dink, Shrink Art Film

Are ShrinkArt films approved for direct skin contact? Although, ShrinkArt films are perfectly safe for direct and indirect skin contact, they are not certified as such.