Quality Plastic Film and Plastic Sheets
Is Hazy DuraLar™ archival? Yes and no. There are three aspects that go into determining whether a polyester film is actually archival grade: 1- whether it is pH neutral, 2- whether or not the film will impact what it comes in contact with, and 3- whether it can be sonically welded to itself. Hazy DuraLar is … Read more
DFML can be printed on its gloss side, by Screen Printing, or Offset Lithography. DFML might be suitable for Solvent, Latex or UV Curable Inkjet printing, which are the only digital printing options could work on DFML. DO NOT USE DFML in any plain paper copier, laser printer, or other heat fusing digital printing technology.
Yes, DFML is Thermoformable. However the more you draw this film, the more the micro louvre lens surface gets distorted. This could be a good thing or a bad thing depending on the diffusion you are trying to create. For something like this, it is always best to experiment.
Absolutely! On its matte surface, drafting film accepts lead, charcoal, graphite, colored pencil, pen and ink. It erases cleanly without smearing or leaving shadows. It can also be painted on with acrylic and oil paints.
Our two-sided matte drafting film has an identical matte write-on coating on both sides, while our one- sided matte drafting film has a matte coating on one side and a gloss coating on the other.
Yes, both the 1/side matte and 2/side matte Drafting Film can be laser cut, either in single sheets or stacks.
There are very specific grades of Mylar® brand, and other branded Polyester Film, that are certified for contact with food. Those need to be sourced on a specific custom basis. Grafix stocks other products that are FDA certified such as Acetate, Specific Grades of Polyester Film, HDPE & Polypropylene. Other food-safe films are available to … Read more
Mylar® brand is not certified as biodegradable, although it can be recycled through a variety of recycling processes. We stock Acetate Film and Sheets, which are 100% biodegradable and environmently friendly. Contact us to discuss your biodegradability needs today.
We do not recommend using Mylar® brand (polyester film) for outdoor applications. Although it may be suitable for short term projects, it is not geared to tolerate sunlight over long periods of time. Long term exposure to the elements can cause the film to yellow, become brittle or turn hazy. The best product that we … Read more
