Texmateria
Acrylic Sheet
A clear or colored plastic sheet that is lighter and warmer-looking than glass. Polished edges glow, cut edges reveal thickness, and fine scratches appear easily.
Common names
- PMMA
- plexiglass
- perspex
- clear plastic sheet
Search phrases
- clear plastic panel
- acrylic display case
- transparent plastic sheet
- colored acrylic sign
Common uses
- Display cases
- Signs
- Partitions
- Light boxes
- Shelves
- Protective covers
Choosing points
- Best for signs, fixtures, covers, and display cases where a lightweight clear sheet is useful.
- Acrylic edges can glow when polished.
- It scratches more easily than glass.
- Laser-cut edges and protective film marks are common fabrication cues.
How it ages
- UV, solvents, stress, and cleaning can cause crazing, yellowing, or fine cracks.
What to avoid
- Do not use acrylic sheet near heat, open flame, or scratch-heavy touch surfaces unless those risks are accepted.
