What is the heat resistance of Shrink-Art Films?

Shrinky Dink, Shrink Art Film

What is the heat resistance of Shrink-Art Films? Well, it’s fairly low, compared with other films like our DuraLar™ films. It’s even a little less heat resistant than our ClearLay™ Rigid PVC and our acetate film. But that’s a good thing! The whole point of Shrink-Art film is to bake it in an oven and … Read more

What is the heat resistance of Laser-printable film?

PPC-Laser copier printable film and sheets

What is the heat resistance of Laser-printable (PPC/Laser) film? PPC/Laser Ffilm is designed to handle the quick high heat exposure in toner-based plain-paper copiers and laser printers. Its coatings are designed to be used in environments up to 85C/185F. At higher temperatures, the printable surface could yellow, or lose some of its toner adhesion properties. … Read more

What is the heat resistance of Drafting Film?

Drafting Film

What is the heat resistance of Drafting Film? Drafting Film is designed for use in environments below 85C/185F. At higher temperatures, the matte surface could yellow, or loose some of it’s ink adhesion properties. At really high temperatures above 150C it begins to loose it’s orientation, thus it will become wavy and shrink. If you … Read more

What is the heat resistance of light diffuser paper?

Light Diffuser Paper Example

What is the heat resistance of light diffuser paper? It’s paper! So no putting it near any spark, open flame or other ignition situation. We don’t recommend this product be used as any sort of insulator, and can only recommend its use in low heat lighting applications, like LED and fluorescent bulb luminaries.  If you … Read more

Are Shrink-Art films considered archival?

Shrinky Dink, Shrink Art Film

Are Shrink-Art films considered archival? No. Although it is pH neutral, it is not considered archival or suitable for long term archival applications. If you’re looking for a good all-around archival grade film, try our <Link: Archival Duralar product line >,which meets the Library of Congress’ specifications for archival polyester film. Need more info about … Read more

Is drafting film archival?

Drafting Film

Is drafting film archival? No, not really. Originally, drafting film was designed to be drawn on by pen and ink, and not change its shape over time. It was meant to be a drawing medium, not a storage medium for documents and periodicals. How will you be using this film in an archival application? If … Read more