Material Composition | Furniture, Home Decor | Industry Standard: Generic plastic (no grade specified) Our Base: PS/PP blend (ISO 1043) Our Advanced: High-grade PS (ISO 1043-3) ▲▲ | Lighter than glass, cost-effective. Base: Recyclable. Advanced: UV-resistant (ASTM G154). | Base: Limited to standard colors. Advanced: Higher cost. |
Durability | Industrial Equipment, High-Traffic Areas | Industry: 3J impact resistance (ASTM D256) Our Base: 5J (ASTM D256) ▲ Our Advanced: 7J (ASTM D256) ▲▲ | Withstands accidental impacts (e.g., furniture assembly). Advanced: Resists scratches (Taber Test 500 cycles). | Base: Thicker sheets required for heavy use. |
Surface Finish | Luxury Decoration, Display Cases | Industry: 60% reflectivity (ISO 9051) Our Base: 85% (ISO 9051) ▲ Our Advanced: 92% (ISO 9051) ▲▲ | Crisper visuals for mirrors in vanity units. Advanced: Anti-fog coating (ASTM F1250). | Base: Requires polishing for premium look. |
Processing Flexibility | Custom Furniture, Architectural Projects | Industry: Limited to cutting Our Base: Cutting + Polishing ▲ Our Advanced: Cutting + Polishing + Extruding ▲▲ | Base: Enables edge finishing for shelves. Advanced: Curved designs (e.g., bathroom nooks). | Industry: Requires outsourcing for complex shapes. |
Compliance Certifications | Export-Ready Products, Children’s Goods | Industry: Basic REACH compliance Our Base: EU 2015/863, REACH, RoHS ▲ Our Advanced: All Base + SVHC/EN71 ▲▲ | Base: Meets EU toy safety (ASTM F963). Advanced: FDA-approved for food-contact surfaces (FDA 21 CFR 177). | Industry: Risk of non-compliance penalties. |
Weight/Thickness | Lightweight Installations, Mobile Displays | Industry: 2mm (ISO 3801) Our Base: 1.8mm (ISO 3801) ▲ Our Advanced: 1.5mm (ISO 3801) ▲▲ | Base: Reduces shipping costs. Advanced: 30% lighter than glass (same strength via tensile testing ASTM D638). | Base: Thinner sheets may warp in extreme heat. |