The Versatility of Acrylic

Plastics Fabrications
3 min readFeb 12, 2016

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Acrylic is one of the most flexible materials used for making different types of display media and packaging products. Thousands of homes and businesses all throughout Sydney use acrylic-made goods for a variety of purposes.

Very few materials are as a versatile and flexible as PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) or what we simply know as acrylic. There is barely any industry nowadays which does not use acrylic in one way or the other. The food service industry uses it for packing as well as serving different food items. Retail industry utilises display cases and signs made out of it to let people know where everything belongs. The signage industry employs PMMA fabrication for preparing shop front signs and kiosks.

Acrylic fabrication is remarkably versatile as it comes with plenty of benefits , in various styles and looks and can be used for a plethora of purposes. Beautiful plastic trophies, plaques, artwork and awards extend the usefulness of acrylic to businesses, stores, individuals and nonprofit companies everywhere. From bespoke outdoor illuminated architectural signs to display plinths, the usefulness of acrylic fabrication also known as Plexiglass or Perspex fabrication in Sydney is never ending.

Some of the main reasons why most people prefer acrylic are that it is affordable, chic and functional. For example, if a sporting goods shop has to be outfitted with signs and display media, then using acrylic fabrication for fulfilling the purpose can be cost-effective as well as money-saving. Whether the requirement is branded plinths for showcasing a single knife, multiple different knives, athletic shoes or arrows and bows, custom display stands made from PMMA can do it all. The variety of options available are only limited by one’s imagination.

In case somebody needs retail displays and signs for their jewellery or cosmetics store or counter within a mall, acrylic is ideal for serving the purpose. Perspex or Plexiglass cosmetic and jewellery displays come in a plethora of shapes and sizes, and some even rotate on their base so that customers can view the merchandise easily. Many manufacturers in Sydney also prepare acrylic exhibition cases with locking systems, for ensuring security of the items placed in them. The cases can even embossed with brand names or logos for improving brand recognition.

Although there are a few drawbacks with acrylic such as vulnerability to abrasions, they may be counteracted effectively using commercial products. There are various types of buffing kits, polishing clothes, cleaners and scratch removers available in the market that can be used to eliminate scratches from Perspex and Plexiglass products. Besides that, they need to dusted once in a while for keeping dust and dirt away.

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Plastics Fabrications

Specializes in acrylic & plastic fabrication in Sydney for commercial needs. Create cosmetic displays, retail displays, and more. www.absoluteplastics.com.au