The discovery and development of these sheets date back to 1843 when acrylic acid was first manufactured. Several decades later, a German chemist Otto Rohm patented its name to “Plexiglass.”Today, they are made by both small and large scale firms in large and small scale. The manufacturing process starts with the distillation of hydrocarbon fuels to lighter groups known as fractions. The fractions are later combined with catalysts aimed at producing plastics through polymerization.
Frosted Acrylic Sheets are high-quality sheets with immeasurable usability because of their physical qualities. They are the world’s oldest synthetic materials available today. The sheets can be cut to any size required to suit custom projects such as windows, picture frames, DIY projects, signage, and aquariums. They are primarily used as lens, replace glass, fashion accessories, and display products.
Frosted Acrylic Sheets have the following benefits:
Easily reshaped and fabricated
Acrylic material, when exposed to 100 degrees Celsius heat, can easily be molded into many shapes such as picture frames, tubes, bottles, and figurines. After cooling, it takes the molded shape. For this reason, large sheets can be shaped to bow-front aquariums and skylights. Besides, they can be machined, sawed like wood, and drilled.
Weather-resistant and retains original color and highly transparent
They are tough hence making them the best choice for home windows, car headlights, and lenses. They resist all weather conditions protecting and retaining their original colors besides retaining paints as they are not affected by light. Acrylic indoor hangings and wall signs are shiny due to clarity. For these reasons, sculptors and glass artists have every reason to use acrylics for both outdoor and indoor because the material has both weather-resistant and light refracting capabilities. They contain the highest optical clarity, which does not yellow with age hence remaining transparent for a longer time. For this reason, they are used in greenhouses, windowpanes, skylights and storefront windows
Lighter compared to Glass material.
Glass materials weight 50% heavier compared to acrylic materials making acrylic material easy to handle. Acrylic dentures, shoes, and nails are comfortable to use as they are pretty lightweight. Most of the composite dental fillings are manufactured using this material used in cosmetic surgery.
In other words, Frosted Acrylic Sheets are the best option for both DIY, home, and commercial projects following their indisputable benefits. Make a step, build your structure using the sheets, and enjoy the benefits.