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PET

PET

Strong and lightweight crystal clear thermoplastic with high-quality printing capability.
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Polyester or polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a crystal clear thermoplastic and creates optimal surfaces for printing and finishing. Made from recycled content, PET plastic possesses tensile strength, dimensional stability and low moisture absorption.


  • High recycled content available

  • Ideal for high quality printing and finishing


In comparison with other plastics on the market, PET plastic has a wider range of capabilities and qualities. PET plastic is able to withstand a wider range of temperatures making it suitable for applications that require high temperature sterilization processes. Popular for its superior UV resistance, tensile strength, dimensional stability and low moisture absorption, PET plastic has a high gloss finish and offers and optimal surface for crisp and clear printing as well as lamination processes. PET plastic can also be used as a film on other paper based materials for creating moisture barriers.


Plastic Recycling Chart:

AbbreviationPET or PETEHDPEPVCLDPEPPPSOTHERPLA
Polymer Name

Polyethylen

Terephthalate

High-Density

Polyethylene

Polyvinyl

Chloride

Low-Density

Polyethylene

PolypropylenePolystyreneAll Other PlasticsPolylactic Acid
Recyclable

Commonl

Recycled

Commonly

Recycled

Somethims

Recycled

Somethims

Recycle

Occasionally

Recycled

Commonly

Recycled

(but diffcult to do)

Difficult to

Recycle

Compostable
% Recycled Annually36%30~35%<1%6%3%34%LowLow

Time to

Decompose

5~10 years100 yearsnever500~1000 years20~30 years50 yearsnever6 months
Toxicity LevelHighLowHighLowLowHighHigh-

Max

Temperature

70°C (158°F)120°C (248°F)70°C (158°F)80°C (176°F)135°C (275°F)90°C (194°F)135°C (275°F)150°C (302°F)

Brittleness

Temperature

-40°C (-40°F)-100°C (-148°F)-30°C (-22°F)-100°C (-148°F)0°C (32°F)-20°C (-4°F)-135°C (-211°F)60°C (140°F)


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