Transparent plastic 0.40 mm 140 cm
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Transparent plastic film. With unparalleled technical specifications
Our high-quality transparent plastic film is crystal clear and UV-resistant, with various applications. It is available in different thicknesses, widths, and versions. The technical properties of this film are unparalleled* (particularly regarding UV-resistance) and are listed below.
Our transparent plastic film in medium thickness is therefore ideal for/as:
- Caravan awnings, tents, windbreaks, boats, boat covers
- Transparent sail
- Transparent tarpaulin
- Transparent sail for veranda shading or for balconies or terraces
- Transparent or see-through tablecloths
- For veranda shading, there is also the thicker and truly CRYSTAL CLEAR film option of 0.50 mm.
You can process this transparent plastic film with a standard household sewing machine. SEE OUR CONFECTION VIDEOS AND TIPS BELOW.
You buy from 1 meter and then in 10 cm increments.
*Compare these technical specifications with other transparent films!
The technical properties of our transparent PVC film are unmatched. That’s why we can confidently say that you won’t find it easily elsewhere. In any case, it’s worth comparing with another supplier of this film, especially concerning UV-resistance!
- Composition: flexible PVC, European manufacture
• Transparency: very clear/crystal clear
• Film thickness: 400 microns = 400 µm = 0.4 mm ± 5%
• Density: 1.25 g/cm³ (test method ASTM D792)
• Film width: 140 cm
• Weight: 496 g ± 5%
• Tensile strength: – lengthwise: = 20 (international test method ASTM 882)
– widthwise: = 21 (international test method ASTM 882)
• Elongation at break: – lengthwise: = 300 (test method ASTM 882)
– widthwise: = 345 (test method ASTM 882)
• UV-resistance: blue scale = minimum 5 (method via weather meter machine)
• Shrinkage of the film at 60°C: max. -3%
• Temperature resistance: -20°C to +50°C
FIRST PROCESSING of the film and PREVENTING SHRINKAGE
(P.S. don’t forget our double-sided adhesive tape so you can position the film – after ‘acclimating’ – exactly in place and sew. See detailed information below.)
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24 hours of acclimating
Transparent window film can still stretch or shrink a bit. If there are many meters of film in the direction where it needs to be stretched, shrinkage can be an issue with fluctuating temperatures. When the sail stays stretched throughout the year, the film will stay at length and you will hardly notice any shrinkage.
Upon receipt: If you’ve received our window film, the material is freshly cut from the roll. Let it ‘acclimate’ for 24 hours so the film can process shrinkage or temperature changes. Also, don’t forget our double-sided adhesive tape to place the film precisely on the fabric/sail. See the confection videos below.
After a long period: If the fabric has been rolled up for a long time, the film can still shrink slightly with temperature fluctuations and will need to be re-stretched. This isn’t done by forcing the fabric back to its original tension. Solution: Keep the fabric under tension so it doesn’t shrink. So, don’t leave it rolled up all summer. If this is not possible and it’s being stored for winter, do the following: Make sure the sail is hung in a warm room for 24 hours to make the film supple. Then, slowly stretch the sail to allow it time to expand.
Another practical remedy: Use a heater in a closed room to make the transparent film supple, then slowly stretch the film.
CONFECTION VIDEOS for this transparent plastic film
We have videos for you:
- How to sew transparent film into fabric. See the link below. Note: We also have double-sided adhesive tape in our webshop.
This transparent 0.30mm film can be processed with a standard household sewing machine. If things become difficult, a silicone spray can help. - How to install eyelets in this film. This video can be found at the bottom of this text, or as the first video among the images.
Prices for this transparent PVC film 0.40mm are per running meter.
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