Are any of our polyester film and sheet based products, such as DuraLar, Mylar® plastic film, and others, biodegradable?

a roll of mylar polyester film

Are any of our polyester film and sheet based products, such as DuraLar, Mylar® brand, and others, biodegradable? No, they are not. The only biodegradable film product we offer is acetate film and sheets.

Is our laser-printable film biodegradable?

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

Is our inkjet-printable film biodegradable?

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

Is our DoubleTack® 2 side adhesive film biodegradable?

Is our DoubleTack® 2/side adhesive film biodegradable? No, it is not. The only biodegradable film product we offer is acetate film and sheets.

Does translucent imaging film have good insulation properties?

Direct to screen negative stencil

Does translucent imaging film (TIF) have good insulation properties? Sort of. TIF is made from polyester film, which has great insulation properties. However, its functional coatings are not meant for exposure to either elevated or reduced temperatures. Therefore, we can not recommend this material for any sort of insulation application.

Do our DuraLar™ pressure-sensitive adhesive films (PSA) have good insulation properties?

Do our DuraLar™ pressure-sensitive adhesive films (PSA) have good insulation properties? Sort of. PSA film is made from polyester film, which has great insulation properties. However, its adhesive coatings are not meant for exposure to elevated or reduced temperatures. Therefore we can not recommend this material for any sort of insulation application. We can, on … Read more

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