Source for PBT for sublimation?
Source for PBT for sublimation?
(OP)
Not sure if this is a good place to post it but I found lots of good information on here so far. Anyways, I am looking for a glossy white plastic for sublimating graphics. One side should be glossy (for graphics) and the other side prepped for epoxy resin bonding. I really want to keep suppliers in the US, I currently have to order from Germany from Isosport for this product. It is for snowboard topsheets if that helps (I am a small shop making custom boards). Lightweight, inexpensive and resistant to UV, and chipping/cracking are the properties I would desire. Material thickness of .030" roughly or thereabouts is nice too. I am open to any and all suggestions for sources/alternative materials. Thanks in advance!





RE: Source for PBT for sublimation?
RE: Source for PBT for sublimation?
RE: Source for PBT for sublimation?
Mike
RE: Source for PBT for sublimation?
PET (Mylar or Melinex are two common trade names) is widely available and relatively low cost. I think it is used for overhead projector slides.
Nylons 11 and 12 are easier to glue than polyesters are.
Polycarbonate is very easy to glue.
All of the above are fairly good to UV and also respond well to UV stabilisers.
A clear top coat can contain a concentrated UV stabiliser where it does the most good.
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