Glycol and polyethylene terephthalate are combined to create PETG. It’s also known as PET-G, or polyethylene terephthalate glycol. Being a clear thermoplastic, it can be easily molded, cut to size, and shaped when heated to a high temperature. It is ideal for a variety of applications due to its ease of shaping. It also has certain defensive advantages because, like acrylic and polycarbonate, it is relatively impact-resistant.
PETG often appears in translucent sheets that is available in a range of sizes and thicknesses. But it can also be colored, printed, or painted to incorporate unique graphics. The material can even be liquefied for molding or 3D printing when heated up, making it more flexible. However, its solid clear sheet form is the one that is most frequently on hand.
PETG has a fair amount of impact resistance. It typically has a lesser impact resistance than polycarbonate but a better impact resistance than acrylic. In light of this, it presents a reasonable alternative for items like internal impact-resistant windows and doors, safety countertop systems, and cases for securing priceless goods in retail environments. It is additionally offered in a variety of thicknesses. Therefore, you can choose between hard and thin boards depending on what best suits your demands in terms of size and impact resistance.
PETG is suitable for a variety of applications since it is so simple to produce, bend, and form using heat and thermoform. PETG is a good choice for usage in retail displays such cases, shelves, and point of sale counters in addition to its primary purpose, which is described in the section below. For usage in retail signs or other sorts of signage, it can be be painted or printed. It’s important to keep in mind, though, that PETG is best suited for interior applications and is therefore not the greatest material for outdoor signs that are exposed to the elements. Although the material does not discolor when exposed to UV rays, if it is left outside for extended periods of time without a protective coating, it may slowly disintegrate over time.