Thursday 30 April 2020

Custom Textures In Thermoplastic Sheets

With a great variety of plastics available today there comes many different applications as well. The demand of plastic has taken over other materials largely due to the fact that plastic is much easier to process and therefore a lot less expensive. Thermoplastics are one of the popular and common plastics as their unique properties allow them to be used in a variety of different applications with a variety of custom textures. 


These sheets are used to manufacture many everyday products. It is used for commercial and personal use because of the fact that it is more lightweight, durable and cost-effective than any material. With time it has become a preferred material of choice by many enterprises seeking products such as table top protectors, for furniture and shelves. 

If you are confused when searching online, expert consultants are always there to give you advice and information you need to make the right decision.

Getting custom textures can be an integral component of your project and offers a potential enhancement in design, branding, aesthetics and functionality of the product. Thermoplastic sheets are available in a huge array of looks and feels that are due to the surface structure or texture of those parts. Custom textures or Texturing also referred to as graining or engraving- is the process of adding a pattern also said as the texture or grain to the surface of the sheet. 

Compared to getting leather or wooden material, texturing or graining of a thermoplastic sheet is a very economical way to impress complex designs or patterns on molded plastic parts. 

Apart from being economical, these are highly chemical resistant and can be easily cleaned with any common household cleaners. The texture of the thermoplastic sheet also plays a major role in the ease of cleaning. A shallow textured sheet can easily be cleaned with a soft cloth, while if a sheet has a heavier texture it may require use of heavy hand and rigorous material to remove dust from the surface. 


How can getting a custom texture enhance a product's design, look and brand?

Visual appearance and textures in a design have been used from years by many brands to convey a variety of messages and emotional responses. Having a decent finish to a product with an elegant texture can give an idea of class with smooth, high gloss or matte finishes, or strength and industrial responses from rough or hard finishes. These textures are meant to give the illusion of having a real, physical texture, such as leather, wood grain, technical texture, canvas, fabric and what not.

Just as people react to colors, tints and shades, they also react equally to textures. So before making any decision just remember that every texture has its corresponding trait that you must consider before finalizing it for your brand. Try resonating the image your brand is willing to express and go ahead with what feels like it.


What are the benefits of getting a custom made sheet?
 Highly aesthetic
 More resistance to scratches
 Durable, lightweight and shatter-resistance
 Economical than any other material
 Maintains its finish
 Easy to maintain and clean

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