Material Options

At Jamestown Plastics, we offer a diverse selection of materials to meet the unique needs of every project. Whether you’re looking for materials with high-impact strength, chemical resistance, or specialized performance characteristics, we provide solutions for both thin and heavy gauge thermoforming.

Sustainable & Recycled Materials

  • Biodegradable materials: Eco-friendly options for reduced environmental impact
  • Recycled materials: Available in both post-consumer and post-industrial content

Plastic Materials

  • High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS): Durable and cost-effective
  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG): Clarity and toughness with excellent forming properties
  • Amorphous Polyethylene Terephthalate (APET): Strong, lightweight, and recyclable
  • Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (RPET): Sustainable alternative with high strength

Polyethylene Variants

  • High Density Polyethylene (HDPE): Strong, chemical-resistant, and durable
  • Medium Density Polyethylene (MDPE): Balanced flexibility and impact resistance
  • Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE): Flexible and moisture-resistant

Additional Material Offerings

  • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): Versatile and durable
  • Polyurethane: Flexible and resilient
  • Polysulfone (PSO): High-temperature and chemical resistance
  • Polycarbonate (PC): Impact-resistant and transparent
  • Nylons (such as Noryl™): Strong and heat-resistant
  • Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS): Tough and lightweight
  • ABS/Vinyl Alloys (Royalite™, Kydex™): High impact and fire-resistant

Specialty & High-Performance Materials

  • Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE): Excellent chemical resistance and low friction
  • Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO): Weather-resistant and durable
  • Delrin: Low wear and high mechanical strength
  • Ultra High Molecular Weight High Density Polyethylene (UHMW-HDPE): Superior wear resistance

Functional & Specialty Coatings

  • Conductive materials: For static-sensitive applications
  • Anti-static materials: Minimized electrostatic discharge risks
  • Paint film/decorative materials: Custom aesthetic and branding solutions
  • Flocked materials: Soft-textured surface for specialized applications
  • Oxygen barrier materials: Ideal for packaging and preservation
  • Light transmission inhibiting materials: UV-resistant and light-blocking properties
  • UV protected materials: Enhanced durability in outdoor environments

Material Thickness

We process materials in a wide range of gauges, from .005” to .5”+ (.127mm to 12.7mm+), allowing us to tailor solutions to your exact plastic thermoforming needs.

Have specific material requirements? Our team is ready to assist in selecting the best option for your application.

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