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PS Polystyrene Patterned (Textured General Purpose Polystyrene) is characterized by its embossed surface, which breaks up direct light paths. By utilizing a high-rigidity GPPS base, these sheets provide the structural integrity needed for self-supporting partitions and screens while offering a sophisticated decorative finish. The texture is integrated during the extrusion process, ensuring a uniform and durable surface across the entire panel.
Due to its exceptionally low water absorption tendency, PS Patterned is a premier choice for high-moisture environments. It is naturally resistant to the spread of micro-organisms, making it the industrial standard for bath and shower screens. Unlike traditional glass, it does not hold onto limescale as aggressively and provides a safer, shatter-proof solution for domestic and commercial sanitaryware.
In the lighting and construction industries, these textured sheets serve as efficient diffusers. The patterns are designed to eliminate "hot spots" from LED or fluorescent sources, creating a soft, uniform glow across ceiling panels and light boxes. This makes it a highly sought-after material for office partitions, furniture elements, and decorative interior panels where ambiance is as important as function.
This material offers excellent results for CNC routing and precision cutting. Because the surface is textured, it is inherently more forgiving during the fabrication and installation phases, as minor handling marks remain invisible. It can be vacuum formed to create 3D textured components for specialized lighting or industrial design projects.
The standard choice for the home and building sector. Use PS Patterned for bath and shower screens, office partition panels, privacy glazing for doors, and diffusers for ceiling lights. Its versatility also extends to toys and household items where a non-slip or decorative surface is required.
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| Chemical Resistance | Limited (Resistant to bathroom cleaners) |
| Sanitary Safety | Micro-organism Resistant |
| Moisture Resistance | Low Water Absorption Tendency |
| Surface Texture | Patterned / Embossed / Frosted |
| Privacy Rating | High (Obscured Visibility) |
| Light Diffusion | Omnidirectional (Anti-Glare) |
| Density (ISO 1183) | 1.05 g/cm³ |
| Visual Transparency | 89% Light Transmission |
| Max Service Temp | 80 degrees Celsius (Brief Exposure) |