Thermoforming sheets and applications

HIPS is a cost-effective, durable, and versatile thermoforming sheet that is easy to thermoform, fabricate, and print on. Its toughness and impact resistance make it an ideal thermoforming material for both packaging and industrial applications.

Applications

• Point-of-purchase displays and signage
• Packaging trays and inserts
• Printed graphics and display boards
• Thermoformed housings and machine parts
• Prototypes and product models
• Shelving and retail fixtures
• Kiosks and enclosures

Food-grade HIPS sheets & rolls are also available for safe use in food packaging applications.

ABS is a medium-cost, high-performance thermoforming sheet known for its excellent impact resistance, machinability, and thermoforming properties — one of the most widely thermoformed engineering plastics.

Applications

• Machine housings, guards, and protective covers
• Automotive and electronic instrument panels
• Prototypes and product models
• Point-of-purchase displays and retail fixtures
• Storage cases, bins, and display bases
• Thermoformed trays, tote bins, and custom displays

ABS sheets can be modified to be flame-retardant or UV-resistant by blending with specialized additives.

ABS sheets with a PMMA (acrylic) top layer combine toughness with a high-gloss finish for thermoforming. They provide excellent scratch resistance, UV protection, and premium surface quality, making them ideal for both functional and aesthetic thermoforming applications.

Applications

• Automotive: dashboards & trim panels
• Sanitary ware: shower trays & bathtubs
• Home appliances: refrigerator & washing machine panels
• Medical: housings & components
• Signage: outdoor displays
• Consumer electronics: TV & laptop casings

Polycarbonate is a high-performance thermoforming sheet valued for its stiffness, impact strength, and heat resistance. It thermoforms cleanly and can be enhanced for UV stability and scratch resistance, making it suitable for demanding indoor and outdoor thermoforming applications.

Applications

• Indoor & outdoor signage
• Architectural glazing (medical, retail, transport, government)
• POP displays & graphic holders
• Skylights & transparent panels
• Face shields & protective gear
• Machine guards & sight glasses
• Semiconductor equipment components
• Transparent manifolds

Available in FR (Flame-Retardant) and UV-Resistant grades for specialized applications.

PETG is a durable, stiff, and versatile thermoforming sheet known for its excellent machinability, chemical resistance, and wear performance. With low moisture absorption and easy thermoforming, PETG is widely used for food processing, medical, and display thermoforming applications.

Applications

• Indoor & outdoor signs
• Sign and graphic holders
• POP displays & retail store fixtures
• Product and tabletop display units
• Thermoformed trays and packaging
• Prototypes and models
• Orthotic & prosthetic medical devices
• Machine guards and housings

PVC is a hard, durable engineering plastic recognized for its strong mechanical strength, excellent chemical resistance, and superior electrical insulation. Available in both rigid and flexible grades, PVC is one of the most versatile thermoforming materials.

Applications

• Chemical industry: welded tanks, manifolds, valve and pump housings
• Fluid handling: piping systems, fittings, ductwork, and linings
• Industrial equipment: cabinets, working surfaces, machine guards
• Construction & infrastructure: profiles, cladding, and protective covers
• Electrical: cable insulation, electrical housings
• General engineering: custom fabricated components

Polypropylene is a low-cost, lightweight, and highly chemical-resistant thermoforming sheet with excellent mechanical and aesthetic qualities. Food-safe and easy to thermoform, it is widely used for packaging and consumer products, as well as demanding industrial and automotive thermoforming applications.

Applications

• Flexible and rigid packaging (food containers, films, and bottles)
• Automotive components (interior trims, battery cases, bumpers)
• Consumer goods (housewares, furniture, luggage, toys)
• Industrial use (chemical tanks, pipes, sheets, and liners)
• Textiles and fibers (ropes, carpets, woven bags)

ASA is a durable, UV-resistant thermoforming sheet known for its exceptional outdoor weatherability. It retains colour, gloss, and mechanical strength after long-term sun exposure, and thermoforms into outdoor covers and housings where UV stability and long-lasting performance are critical.

Applications

• Exterior covers and outdoor housings
• Automotive components (mirror housings, trims, grilles)
• Signage and display boards requiring UV stability
• Marine applications exposed to salt and weather
• Consumer electronics with outdoor usage

HDPE is a strong, versatile, and chemical-resistant thermoforming material used across industrial, marine, and consumer applications. It is known for its thermal durability, impact strength, and resistance to moisture and chemicals in demanding thermoforming projects.

Applications

• Chemical storage tanks and containers
• Material handling trays and pallets
• Outdoor and indoor playground equipment
• Marine construction: pile guards, bumpers, anti-skid surfaces
• Orthotics and prosthetic components
• Outdoor cabinetry and weather-resistant furniture

TPE combines the elasticity of rubber with the processability of plastics. Known for its fatigue resistance, flexibility, and durability, TPE delivers excellent performance in soft-touch thermoforming applications.

Applications

• Automotive: mats, weather seals, bumpers, trims, vibration dampeners
• Medical: device housings, tubing, seals, grips, prosthetic components
• Consumer: soft-touch grips, sports equipment, footwear, handles
• Industrial: gaskets, seals, hoses, flexible connectors
• Packaging: reusable lids, flexible closures
• Electronics: cable insulation, shock-absorbing parts

PLA is a sustainable, compostable biopolymer derived from renewable resources such as corn starch, tapioca, or sugarcane. Offering mechanical properties comparable to petroleum-based plastics, it is a popular eco-friendly thermoforming sheet — lightweight, transparent, and easy to thermoform.

Applications

• Food packaging — disposable cups, trays, containers, and cutlery
• Medical housings — lightweight, biocompatible components
• Signage & display — eco-conscious advertising
• Point-of-purchase displays — durable yet sustainable

TPU is a high-performance thermoforming polymer valued for its balance of flexibility, toughness, abrasion resistance, and chemical durability. It combines the elasticity of rubber with the strength of plastic for thermoforming, offering excellent impact resistance, UV/weather resistance, and transparency options.

Applications

• Automotive — protective covers, interior trims, cable coatings
• Sporting goods — footwear soles, protective gear
• Electronics — phone cases, wire coatings, wearables
• Medical — tubing, catheters, housings, biocompatible parts
• Textiles — waterproof coatings, breathable films
• Industrial — seals, gaskets, conveyor belts, flexible hoses