Specchi polistirene, quadrati 5 mm., retro stoffa

The white and black polystyrene sheets that we have on offer do not have any protective film. Because PS has a static charge that attracts a lot of dust, it can be that small sheets (custom cuts) may be slightly scratched upon delivery. This is especially noticeable in the case of the dark sheets.

The term “impact resistant” when applied to polystyrene only means that the type we offer is more resistant to impact than the simpler polystyrene used for packing purposes.

Polystyrene sheets are often employed as an overlay on the tops of work tables. It is advisable not to glue down the entire surface of the sheet so that it can be replaced more easily when necessary. It is also a good idea to use at least a 1.5 mm thick sheet in such cases because the heat emanating from a worklamp hovering close over the surface will cause a thinner sheet to bubble up and bulge.

Polystyrene should not be employed in the outdoors because it is not UV resistant: it will become brittle and bleach out. For jobs requiring better weathering properties we recommend FOREX. Because it accepts printing so well, white and coloured polystyrene are very often used in making business cards, signs and displays.

A sheet of polystyrene is the base material for these mosaic mirror sheets. It is coated by an ultra-thin, clear and streak-free metal layer (metallization) to achieve the mirror effect. On this metal layer another thin and transparent polyester coating has been added, which protects the metal layer and adds depth. The quadratic structure of the sheet is made by putting it on top of a piece of fabric and making cuts in the surface. In this way the sheet gains a great deal of flexibility.

Attributes: The quality of the product on offer corresponds to the German construction material class B2 – normal combustibility - and it is therefore not allowed to be used in public buildings or exhibitions.

Uses: We have found that excellent results can be achieved when working on these sheets with a common sewing machine. We nonetheless advise you to make preliminary tests with your own machine while at the same time exploring the possibility of using a more substantial (Jeans) needle (recommended, if feasible). A seam can only be formed at the interstice between the small squares. Even though the material is very flexible, it can only be folded at the interstices in one direction (towards the back) because of the thickness of the material used for the mirror squares. Please note that you have to remove the protective film first before proceeding with any further work.