Insights

Insights into the POLYVANTIS Online Shop

Discover background information, comparisons and expert know-how about PLEXIGLAS® and LEXAN™ FILM & SHEET.

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Sixteen topics – straight to the point.

Design & Lighting

PLEXIGLAS® LED color-changing

How PLEXIGLAS® enables impressive color changes and creative lighting effects with LED backlighting.

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Safety

PLEXIGLAS® & Fire Behavior

No toxic smoke, no dripping – enhanced safety thanks to fire classification B1.

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Material Insights

LEXAN™ High Optical Quality

Virtually distortion-free transparency for demanding applications and perfect visual clarity.

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Material Insights

PLEXIGLAS® recyclable

Why PLEXIGLAS® is a sustainable choice and how recycling can help save resources and costs.

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Material Insights

LEXAN™ MARGARD™ – hard-coated safety sheets

Maximum surface protection, scratch resistance and long-term durability for demanding applications.

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Material Insights

PLEXIGLAS® non-porous

Why the non-porous surface of PLEXIGLAS® ensures durability, frost resistance and less contamination.

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Material Knowledge

LEXAN™ – up to 250× more impact resistant than glass

Why LEXAN™ SHEET is a safe and durable alternative to glass.

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Material Knowledge

Wide Selection of Colors & Surfaces

PLEXIGLAS® available in a variety of colors, textures and light effects – for maximum creative freedom.

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Adhesive Guide

ACRIFIX® – Our Adhesives

Perfectly matched to PLEXIGLAS® – for professional and long-lasting bonding results.

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Material Knowledge

Flexible Design with PLEXIGLAS®

Versatile applications, custom-made – from cut-to-size to accessories.

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Material Knowledge

LEXAN™ Exceptionally UV-Resistant

For durable, safe and visually demanding applications under high stress.

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Material Knowledge

PLEXIGLAS® Abrasion-Resistant & Durable

Why abrasion resistance makes PLEXIGLAS® more sustainable and economical than glass.

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Shop & Service

The POLYVANTIS Online Shop

All the advantages of buying directly from the manufacturer at a glance.

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Material Knowledge

What Makes These Materials So Special

Properties, differences and typical areas of application.

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Brands & Materials

PLEXIGLAS® & LEXAN™

Two strong materials – which solution fits your project?

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Material Comparison

PLEXIGLAS® vs. Glass

What advantages does acrylic glass offer compared to traditional glass?

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*all marked prices in the PLEXIGLAS® Shop are incl. the legally owed value added tax, plus shipping costs

„Semi-finished polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) products and Polycarbonate (PC) film and sheet from POLYVANTIS are sold globally under various registered trademarks.
PMMA products are marketed on the European, Asian, African, and Australian continents under the trademark PLEXIGLAS®, and in the Americas under the trademark ACRYLITE®, both owned by Röhm GmbH, Darmstadt, or its affiliates.
Polycarbonate products are sold globally under the trademark LEXAN™ Film & Sheet, owned by SABIC Innovative Plastics.“