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Can you use color pencils on Matte Acetate Film?

Yes, you can use color pencils on Matte Acetate Film.

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What is Mylar?

Mylar(R) is the registered trademark owned by the E.I. DuPont Corporation for bi-axially oriented polyester film (BOPET). For years, the term Mylar has been mistakenly used as a generic term used to describe a range of different films. For example people who work in the Architecture or Engineering business usually use the term Mylar when Read the full article…

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Does Clear-Lay Contain Plasticizers?

Clear-Lay Vinyl Sheets and Film are made of rigid PVC, which is PVC that contains no plasticizers.

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How is 1/Side Matte and 2/Side Matte Drafting Film Different?

Our 2 sided matte drafting film has an identical matte coating on both sides, while our 1 sided matte drafting Film has a matte coating on 1 side and a gloss coating on the other.

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Can Drafting Film be Laser Cut?

Yes, both the 1/side matte and 2/side matte Drafting Film can be laser cut, either in single sheets or stacks.

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What is the heat resistance of Drafting Film?

Drafting Film is designed for use in environments below 85C/185F.

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What surfaces work best with Double Tack Film?

Double-Tack adheres to most smooth, flat, clean surfaces such as paper, wood, metal, plastic and glass. Double-Tack is made to be a general purpose, in-door adhesive system. The smoother the surface, the better it’s going to work.

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Is 2 side Double Tack® adhesive film suitable for outdoor use?

No, Grafix 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 will keep it from being exposed to UV and Read the full article…

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What surfaces work best with Dura-Lar Adhesive Backed Film?

Most smooth, flat, clean surfaces will work with our Dura-Lar Adhesive Backed Film. Our adhesive backed film will NOT stick to surfaces like blocks, fabric, and other rough surfaces. The performance of the film will also be affected by external conditions and the final application of the film product.

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Does Dura-Lar have outdoor suitability?

Yes, in the short term (less than 1 year). For more than that, we do not recommend using Dura-Lar for long term outdoor exposure. Long term exposure to the elements can cause the film to yellow, become brittle or turn hazy. The longer Dura-Lar stays outside, exposed to UV, the more can lose its properties.

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