Are surface protection films suitable for outdoor use?

Are surface protection films suitable for outdoor use? No. Extended exposure to moisture disrupts the adhesion of the film to the surface it’s designed to protect. If you need to use this material outside, it must be contained in something else that will keep it from being exposed to moisture.

Is ShrinkArt film suitable for outdoor use?

Shrinky Dink, Shrink Art Film

Is ShrinkArt film suitable for outdoor use? No. Our ShrinkArt film is not made to withstand extended exposure to ultraviolet light or moisture. 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.

Are PSA Duralar ™ films suitable for outdoor use?

Adhesive DuraLar Film

Are PSA Duralar ™ films suitable for outdoor use? No. Our PSA Duralar films is not made to be used outside because when exposed to ultraviolet light or moisture, the adhesive will loose it’s tack and breakdown. If you need to put this material outside, it must be contained in something else that will keep … Read more

Is Polyseam able to be used outdoors?

Polyseam for artificial turf

Is Polyseam able to be used outdoors? Yes, but not with the film directly exposed to the elements. In it’s application, it is to be used as an adhesive carrier under artificial turf material. As such Polyseam is underneith artificial turf, and is not directly exposed to the elements. When used in its intended application, … Read more

Are polypropylene sheets suitable for outdoor use?

Are polypropylene sheets suitable for outdoor use? Yes! Polypropylene is a stable material under outdoor conditions. It does not, however, have a specific life time rating; product life time will vary with the outdoor conditions to which the film is exposed.

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.

Are HDPE sheets suitable for outdoor use?

Are HDPE sheets suitable for outdoor use? Yes they are. HDPE is a stable polymer material for outdoor use. It does not, however, have a specific life time rating. Product life time will vary with the outdoor conditions to which the film is exposed.

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