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) |
| Thermal (Heat) |
1.3Mil |
1.5Mil |
1.7Mil |
3Mil |
4Mil |
5Mil |
6Mil |
7Mil |
10Mil |
15Mil |
| 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 |
2/8 |
7/8 |
| 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 |
1/2 |
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2/3 |
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4/6 |
7/8 |
| 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 |
1.5Mil |
1.7Mil |
3Mil |
4Mil |
5Mil |
6Mil |
7Mil |
10Mil |
12Mil |
| 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 |
| 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.
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