If you are looking for crystal-clear plastic sheets for displays, signage, or glazing, you almost certainly ask for Plexiglas® or Perspex®. These names are so famous in the industry that they are often used interchangeably with the material itself. But are they unique products, and do you always need to specify the brand?
If you are looking for crystal-clear plastic sheets for displays, signage, or glazing, you almost certainly ask for Plexiglas® or Perspex®. These names are so famous in the industry that they are often used interchangeably with the material itself. But are they unique products, and do you always need to specify the brand?
In this guide, we explain the relationship between these famous brands and the generic material, and why the high-quality acrylic we stock at SRT Plastics is the ideal alternative.
Just as "Kleenex" is a brand for tissues, Plexiglas® (originally from Germany) and Perspex® (originally from the UK) are registered trademarks for Polymethyl Methacrylate, commonly known as Acrylic or PMMA. Whether it carries a brand sticker or not, high-quality cast or extruded acrylic shares the same premium properties:
We utilize high-grade cast and extruded acrylic that meets strict European standards, ensuring you get the aesthetic finish you require without necessarily paying a premium for the brand name. We also offer highly specialized grades that rival specific branded products:
When you order acrylic components from SRT Plastics, you are receiving material that offers the same crystal-clear finish, weather resistance, and laser-cutting quality associated with the famous brand names.
If you are looking for crystal-clear plastic sheets for displays, signage, or glazing, you almost certainly ask for Plexiglas® or Perspex®. These names are so famous in the industry that they are often used interchangeably with the material itself. But are they unique products, and do you always need to specify the brand?
If you are looking for impact-resistant, clear plastic sheets, you have likely come across the name Lexan™. It is one of the most famous names in the plastics industry, often used as a synonym for unbreakable glass. But what exactly is Lexan, and is it the only option for high-performance applications?
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