Plastic Thermoforming Materials
When embarking on a plastic thermoforming project, one of the most important parts of the process is picking the right plastic packaging materials. Don't worry, while there are lots of plastics to choose from serving a variety of industries and each having its own unique properties, we are here to help you find the best plastic thermoforming materials for your project and packaging needs.
Sustainability is a growing concern in today’s world, and we are continually looking for new alternatives in the plastic market to help reduce the environmental impact of plastics on our surroundings. Sustainability is a top priority at FormTight, and we recycle 100% of our unused plastic.
Select the Appropriate Material
Below is a table that will help answer preliminary questions regarding plastics that are commonly used in thermoforming. The table is meant to serve as a starting point, so please don't hesitate to contact us to talk through your specific project.
| Material | PET | PVC | ABS | HIPS | HDPE | PETG | PC |
| Thin Gauge Projects (Under .070") | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
| Thick Gauge Projects (Over .070") | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Transparency | x | x | x | ||||
| Opaque/Specific Color | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
| Used for Retail | x | x | x | ||||
| Used for Display Purposes | x | x | x | ||||
| Used for Transport/Shipping | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Used in the Medical Industry | x | x | x | x | x | ||
| Used in the Food Industry | x | x | x | x | |||
| Used in the Cannabis Industry | x | x | x | x | x | ||
| Sealed After Fulfillment | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
| Produced from Recycled Material | x | x | x | x | x | ||
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