Is Metallized DuraLar ™ suitable for outdoor exposure?

Polyester Film

Is Metallized Duralar TM suitable for outdoor use? No. If sub-jected to sun and rain, the aluminum metal level on top of the film will corrode and fade quickly. This is not an appropriate film for outdoor use. Looking for film products that perform well under longer term outdoor or UV exposure? Check out our … Read more

Is LaserPro ™ stencil film suitable for outdoor use?

Is LaserPro ™ stencil film suitable for outdoor use? No. If exposed to ul-traviolet light or moisture, LaserPro will become brittle and loose it’s properties If you need to put this material outside, it must be contained in something else that will keep it from being exposed to UV and moisture.

Is our Laser-printable film suitable for outdoor use?

PPC-Laser copier printable film and sheets

Is our Laser-printable film suitable for outdoor use? No. If exposed to outdoor conditions will ruin the printed surface. If you need to use this material outside, it must be contained in something else that will keep it from being exposed to UV and moisture.

Is our inkjet film suitable for outdoor use?

Is our inkjet film suitable for outdoor use? No. Our Inkjet Film is not made to be used outside. If you need to put this material outside, it must be contained in something else, that will keep it from being exposed to UV and moisture, so that the printed surface doesn’t run.

Are flexible PVC film and sheets suitable for outdoor applications?

Are flexible PVC film and sheets suitable for outdoor applications? No! Although they may be suitable for some shorter term outdoor projects, they do not tolerate high temperatures or excessive exposure to UV light. Long term exposure to the elements can cause the material to yellow, become brittle or turn hazy. The best products we … Read more

Is DoubleTack ® 2 side adhesive film suitable for outdoor use?

Is DoubleTack ® adhesive film suitable for outdoor use? No. Our Double Tack is not made to be used outside because if exposed to UV light and moisture over time, the film’s adhesive layer will lose its adhesive strength.. If you need to use this material outside, it must be contained in something else that … Read more

Is drafting film suitable for outdoor use?

Drafting Film

Is drafting film suitable for outdoor use? No. If exposed to ultraviolet light or moisture, our drafting film will loose it’s surface quality and film integrity. If you need to use this material outside, it must be contained in something else that will keep it from being exposed to UV and moisture

Is Cling vinyl film suitable for outdoor applications?

Colored Vinyl Sheets

Is Cling vinyl film suitable for outdoor applications? No!  Alt-hough it may be suitable for some shorter term outdoor projects, it does not tolerate high temperatures or exposure to excessive UV light. Long term exposure to the elements can cause the material to yellow, become brittle, or turn hazy. The best products we stock for outdoor … Read more

Is Clear DuraLar ™ film and sheets suitable for outdoor use?

Polyester Film Rolls

Is Clear DuraLar ™  film and sheets suitable for outdoor use? For less than one year? Yes. For longer term exposure? No. Long term exposure to the outdoors, especially to ultraviolet light, can cause the Clear DuraLar to yellow, become brittle, and turn hazy. Clear DuraLar can be custom manufactured to be UV resistant; production quantity … Read more

Are our circular/bulk diffuser films suitable for outdoor use?

Light Diffusion Film Example

Are our circular/bulk diffuser films suitable for outdoor use? No, not as a first surface. If exposed to the elements, our circular/bulk diffuser film diffusion surface(s) will be negatively impacted If you need to put this material outside, it must be contained in something else that will keep it from being exposed to excessive UV … Read more