Can Mylar® plastic film, DuraLar™, and other polyester film and sheets be recycled?

Polyester Film Rolls

Yes, Mylar ® brand,  DuraLar TM,  and other polyester film and sheets can be recycled, as long as it’s recycled with other polyester resin materials.  Uncoated, unlaminated, polyester film and sheets can be recycled with any other materials that have this symbol.

Can metallized DuraLar ™ polyester film be recycled?

Polyester Film

Can Metallized DuraLar TM 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.

Can Hazy DuraLar™ polyester film and sheets be recycled?

Yes they can – as long as they are recycled with other polyester resin materials. Hazy DuraLar™ polyester film and sheets can be recycled with any other materials that have the PETE recycling symbol.

Can Clear DuraLar™ polyester film and sheets be recycled?

Polyester Film Rolls

Can Clear DuraLar™ polyester film and sheets be recycled? Yes it can, as long as it’s recycled with other polyester resin materials. Clear DuraLar™ polyester film and sheets can be recycled with any other materials that have this symbol.

Can any of our adhesive film products be recycled?

Can any of our adhesive film products be recycled?  No, not in the traditional sense. The adhesive coating and release liners are contaminants that will fowl up the polymer recycling process.   Or the plastic film used as face stock is a contaminant for recycling the paper liner.

Do any of our polyester film and sheet based products, such as DuraLar, Mylar® plastic film, and others, resist tearing?

a roll of mylar polyester film

Do any of  our polyester film and sheet based products, such as DuraLar, Mylar® brand and others, resist tearing? Yes, they do. Polyester film is one of the most tear-resistant materials we offer. For more information on how DuraLar can work for your particular application, please contact us with your requirements.

Does drafting film resist tearing?

Drafting Film

Does drafting film resist tearing? Yes, it does because it’s made from polyester film. However, attempting to tear it could cause damage to its functional coatings.

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, it is not. The only biodegradable film product we offer is acetate film and sheets.