USI Film Configuration Chart
Polyester Film Configuration Chart
(Ratio: Mylar/Adhesive)
Laminating film is defined by a ratio of polyester content and adhesive content. For example, a 5mil film with a composition of 3/2 will feel stiffer than the 1/4 because it has a higher polyester content. The 1/4 film with its extra adhesive will provide stronger bonding capabilities and eliminate gapping when laminating thicker items such as oak tag. Below is a chart outlining the various film ratios offered by USI films.
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FILM CONFIGURATION CHART (RATIO: MYLAR/ADHESIVE)
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| Thermal (Heat) |
1.3Mil
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1.5Mil
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1.7Mil
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3Mil
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4Mil
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5Mil
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6Mil
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7Mil
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10Mil
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15Mil
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| Opti Clear Gloss |
.25/1.05
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.5/2.5
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1/4
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4/3
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2/8
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7/8
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| Opti Clear Satin |
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.5/2.5
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| Opti Clear UV Gloss |
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1/2
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2/3
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| Opti Clear Matte |
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1/2
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3/2
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| Opti Clear Tru Crystal (Matte 6Mil) |
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2.8/3.2
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| Opti Clear Decal |
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1/.51/2.5
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| DigiSeal Gloss |
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.43/1.27
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1/2
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2/3
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4/6
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7/8
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| DigiSeal Satin |
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.5/2.5
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2/3
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| DigiSeal Decal |
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1/.51/2.5
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| PhotoPlus Gloss |
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1/2
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3/2
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7/3
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| Standard Gloss |
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.5/1
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.5/2.5
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.75/4.25
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2/8
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| ValueWrap Gloss |
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.5/1
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.5/2.5
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| SuperStick Gloss |
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1/2
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3/2
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4/6
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| Jet Guard Crystal Matte^ |
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3.4/2.6
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| Jet Guard Deep Crystal^ |
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3.4/2.6
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| Jet Guard UV Matte |
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1/2
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| Jet Guard UV Luster |
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1/2
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| Jet Guard UV Gloss |
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1/2
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3/2
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| Pressure-Sensitive (Cold) |
1.3Mil
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1.5Mil
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1.7Mil
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3Mil
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4Mil
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5Mil
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6Mil
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7Mil
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10Mil
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12Mil
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| Expression UV Gloss |
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2/1
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| Expression UV Luster* |
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4/1
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| Expression UV Matte* |
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4/1
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| Expression Scratch Resistant** |
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10/2
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| Print Shield Premium UV Gloss*** |
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1.6/1.4
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| Print Shield Premium UV Luster* |
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2/1
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| Print Shield Premium UV Matte* |
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3/1
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* Vinyl
** Polycarbonate
*** Polypropylene
^Multi-Layer Film with Polyester
Should you still have any questions regarding the best film for your project, please feel free to contact our Technical Support team.