FAQ – Products

This is a collection of FAQs for many of our various plastic film and sheet products.

Is our inkjet-printable film biodegradable?

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

Is our asymmetric light diffuser film biodegradable?

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

Is our acetate film and sheets biodegradable?

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Polyester Film Rolls

Is our acetate film and sheets biodegradable? Yes, it is. Acetate is made from cotton linters and wood pulp. So when put under conditions like composting, it will break down. Check out the spec sheet on our acetate film for more details. Additionally, our acetate film and sheets can be recycled with paper.

Does translucent imaging film have good insulation properties?

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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 surface protection films (SPF) have good insulation properties?

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Do our surface protection films (SPF) have good insulation properties? Not really. Our SPF films are not designed to be exposed to either elevated or reduced temperatures. However, we can, on a custom basis, make you a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) film with adhesives that are optimized for use in specific elevated or reduced temperature environments. … Read more

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

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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

Do polypropylene sheets (PP) have good insulation properties?

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Polypropylene sheets (PP) are an ideal choice for industrial applications. Clear, matte and colors available. Contact our materials experts to get started!

Do polypropylene sheets (PP) have good insulation properties? Yes, but not as good as those of polyester film products. PP sheets are not as heat-resistant, but hold up very well in cold temperatures.