A form of plastic used as insulation, which has high dielectric strength and low water absorption.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film that, in signmakin, is backed with an adhesive that creates a strong bond to a surface when pressure is applied. Many different integral colors are available with adhesives having different levels of aggressiveness (adhesion) for various applications from permanent to semi-permanent to temporary.
A plastic made by polymerization, used in flooring, wall coverings, gaskets, and miscellaneous parts.
Material made from ethylene, used to produce vinyl resins.
A synthetic type of siding used for its economic value and durability.
Abbreviation for a plastic called polyvinyl chloride.
A flexible, plastic sheeting (used for shower curtains) stretched over cardboard and heat-sealed to become a vinyl lunch box. Vinyl boxes debuted in 1959 and were discontinued in the early 1980s by the "Big Two." Vinyl boxes were much less durable than their metal or plastic counterparts. Because of their tendency to degrade over a short period of time, vinyl boxes in mint condition are hard to find, and often sell for great prices when up for sale or auction. Not to be confused with the rigid injection-molded plastic boxes of the 1970s and 1980s.
polyethylene. polymer made by linking ethylene (CH2=CH2) or substituted ethylene molecules together.
extruded polyvinyl chloride synthetic fabric flowed onto a knitted, woven, or non-woven base cloth imitating leather. It is medium to heavy-weight upholstery fabric.
A synthetic material also known as PVC or polyvinyl.
Plastic material used for drapes or table tops.
chloride (VYE-nil KLO-ride): A substance used in manufacturing plastics. It is linked to liver cancer.
Name used to describe the rolls of self-adhesive plastic film used for the vast majority of our work.
Short for polyvinyl chloride (P.V.C.), vinyl is a shiny plastic often used for coating shoes.
material from which records are made (also 'plastic', 'wax' etc)
Class of resins containing materials such as polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl acetate, etc.
In addition to its stable physical properties, PVC has excellent transparency, chemical resistance, long-term stability, good weatherability, flow characteristics and stable electrical properties. The diverse slate of vinyl products can be broadly divided into rigid and flexible materials. Rigid applications, accounting for 60 percent of total vinyl production, are concentrated in construction markets which include pipe and fittings, siding, carpet backing and windows. Bottles and packaging sheet are also major rigid markets. Flexible vinyl is used in wire and cable insulation, film and sheet, floor coverings, synthetic-leather products, coatings, blood bags, medical tubing and many other applications. (Adapted from Modern Plastics Encyclopedia 1995). Glossary - W
IN THE FENESTRATION INDUSTRY, THIS IS UNPLASTICISED POLYVINYLCHLORIDE. IT CAN BE EITHER RIGID OR FLEXIBLE. RIGID VINYL IS USED FOR FRAME AND SASH PARTS; FLEXIBLE VINYL IS USED AS PART OF DUAL DUROMETER GLAZING MATERIAL, WHICH IS CO-EXTRUDED AS PART OF THE SASHES. SEE PVC (ABOVE).
Polyvinylchloride (PVC) film that, in sign-making, is backed with an adhesive that will create a strong bond to a surface when pressure is applied.
Also known as PVC or polyvinyl chloride. This is a tough durable plastic film having excellent resistance to oils, chemicals and many solvents. It has excellent abrasion-resistance, and can also be colored. They can be manufactured in rigid or flexible constructions. They are generally more flexible and formable than polyesters.
Any of various compounds of ethylene, polymerized to form resins and plastics (i.e., polyvinyl or polyethylene plastics).
A highly durable, color-fast man-made material for long-term outdoor use.
a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene
shiny and tough and flexible plastic; used especially for floor coverings
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC or vinyl) is the leading plastic material for the construction industry, where it is used predominantly in waste water pipes, cable insulation and floor coverings. It is also used in domestic applications such as food wrap, stationery folders, raincoats, blister packs, fruit juice bottles, computer housings, furniture and credit cards. PVC is manufactured from ethylene (made from ethane or naphtha derived from crude oil or natural gas) which is combined at high temperature with chlorine, to make dichloroethane, which is then converted to vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) and hydrogen chloride.
A Polyvinylchloride (PVC) film that is backed with an adhesive that will create a strong bond to a surface when pressure is applied. Some vinyls are rated for an outdoor life of up to 7 years. Varying thickness and abilities are available from several different manufacturers.
Plastic material used for drape or for covering tables, counters, and risers.
Any of a various number of tough, flexible, shiny plastics.
AKA: "records." These are large plastic discs, often black, where the audio information is heard by using a needle to "translate" the tiny grooves embedded in the plastic into sound.
A thin material used to line STAR CASES. For certain applications, vinyl can be bonded to various foam densities to isolate contents from contacting inner foam lining.
Polyvinyl chloride (or Vinyl) is the most common plastic in use in the world. PVC is extruded or cast as sheet or film goods. These substrate are available in a variety of colors and thicknesses and are weather and chemical resistant. Vinyl film is typically backed with an adhesive that will create a strong bond when pressure is applied. See types of Vinyl Film on our Materials Reference Chart.
A manmade material which is often coated or laminated onto wallpaper backing to give the product improved washability.
(1) The unsaturated, univalent radical CH2: CH -- derived from ethylene. (2) Any of the various compounds containing this group, typically highly reactive, easily polymerized and used as a basic material for coatings and plastics. (3) Any of the various plastics, typically tough and flexible.
Plastic material used for drapes or tabletops.
Polyvinyl chloride material, which can be either rigid or flexible, used for window frames.
A man-made, non-elastic, non-breathing plastic material that has a wet look and is often used in fetish wear.
Strong, all-purpose material generally used as a floor covering. Available in a massive range of colours and designs.
A plastic material used by some window manufacturers.
The term vinyl is often used in the place of PVC (for example 'vinyl flooring, vinyl gloves, etc...).
Thermoplastics, constructed from vinyl chlorides through polymerization.
A compound derived from ethylene used in plastics, especially for coverings and apparel
A film made of a type of plastic known as PVC (polyvinylchloride), and which is backed with an adhesive that will create a strong bond to a surface when pressure is applied.
Used to cover bar stool seats, this is a typically tough, flexible and shiny plastic.
A plastic material used for cladding or entire window units.
A durable and flexible material, vinyl is widely used for everything from fencing to containers to upholstry. It is tough and resisant to tearing, but can be soft and have trouble holding its shape.
A type of flexible water-and-rot-resistant siding made from extruded polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
A chemical derived from ethylene and used as a basic material for plastics that are typically tough, flexible, shiny and often used for coverings and clothing.
Generic term for polyvinylchloride or PVC, an extruded material used for window and door framing.
A plastic formed from ethylene. Used to make a wide variety of building materials including pipes and siding.
Any one of a variety of flexible, shiny plastics.
A supple, non-woven coated fabric which can be embossed or printed to simulate other materials such as wood, leather, silk, etc. Often has a stretchable knitted elastic backing.
extruded polyvinyl chloride synthetic fabric flowed onto a woven, knitted, or non-woven base cloth. Medium to heavy weight upholstery fabric which imitates leather.
Artificial material (PVC or Poly Vinyl Chloride) used as a leather substitute.
Material used for fetish fashions.
A vinyl is any organic compound that contains a vinyl group, −CH=CH2. These are derivatives of ethene (also known as ethylene), CH2=CH2, with one hydrogen atom substituted with some other group.