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What is the difference between transparent, translucent and opaque?

Transparent – see through, i.e. Clear Dura-Lar or Clear Acetate Translucent – allows light to pass through, but objects on other side are not clearly distinguished, i.e. Drafting Film and Vellum Opaque – not see through, light does not pass through, i.e. Cling Film and Colored Shrink Film

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Does Grafix offer Mylar?

Yes. Mylar refers to polyester film, which Grafix offers under the trade name Dura-Lar®. Mylar® is DuPont’s trade name for polyester film.

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Can I place an order on-line from Grafix?

Grafix does not have on-line ordering for Retailers or Consumers.  For consumers please visit our online list here, for Retailers, please contact Grafix by using our Contact us page.

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Where can I buy Grafix products?

Go to our How to Buy section to search for Grafix retailers in your area or to purchase from a catalog or on-line store.

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How can you tell which side is Ink Jet Printable on the .004” Matte 2 sided drafting film?

Using a highlighter, draw a line with multiple colors on each side. The ink jet side should be brighter and more consistent lines. The non-ink jet side should be dull and the lines may not be consistent. The highlighter may not dry on the non-ink jet side also.

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How can you tell which side is Ink Jet Printable on the .004” Matte 2 sided Ink Jet film?

Using a highlighter, draw a line with multiple colors on each side. The ink jet side should be brighter and more consistent lines. The non-ink jet side should be dull and the lines may not be consistent. The highlighter may not dry on the non-ink jet side also.

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Printable Computer Grafix Instructions

Computer Grafix Transparency Film Instructions

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Are Metallic Foil Boards one-sided or two-sided?

Metallic Foil Boards are one-sided.

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Do you make Vellum in colors?

The colored Vellum is discontinued.

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Is the Edge Dura-Lar Stencil Film archival?

Yes, the Edge Dura-Lar Stencil Film is archival and acid free.

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