PLEXIGLAS® vs. Glas

Material Check

Did you know that PLEXIGLAS® is a high-quality alternative to glass?

Why conventional glass is often the wrong choice today

Glass has been used for decades in transparent applications – outdoors, in shopfitting or DIY projects. However, conventional glass is heavy, fragile and can lose quality under long-term UV exposure. Especially in outdoor or high-traffic areas, this often leads to safety risks, high replacement costs and unnecessary maintenance.

Did you know that PLEXIGLAS® is significantly more UV-resistant and impact-resistant than glass?

PLEXIGLAS® is a high-quality acrylic glass developed for durable and demanding applications. Compared to conventional glass, it offers an excellent combination of stability, durability and brilliant appearance.

The key advantages of PLEXIGLAS® compared to glass

  • Significantly lower weight
    PLEXIGLAS® is much lighter than glass, making transport and installation easier.
  • High impact resistance
    Unlike glass, PLEXIGLAS® does not shatter, reducing the risk of injury.
  • Excellent UV resistance
    PLEXIGLAS® does not yellow and remains clear even after years of sun exposure.
  • High light transmission
    With up to 92% light transmission, PLEXIGLAS® is even clearer than conventional glass.

Who is PLEXIGLAS® particularly suitable for?

  • DIY enthusiasts looking for durable and safe solutions
  • Architects & designers who value quality and aesthetics
  • Shopfitters & craftsmen requiring robust, easy-to-handle materials
  • Outdoor projects where UV resistance is essential

Your benefits at a glance

With PLEXIGLAS® you benefit from:

  • longer service life
  • less maintenance
  • greater safety
  • long-term cost savings
In short: more quality, less risk.
Clear 0A000 GT
  • 92% Transmission
  • transparent
  • high-gloss
  • UV absorbent
  • Thickness: 1.5 - 15 mm
from 23,25 € / m² * *excl. 27% VAT & shipping

Key product features

High UV resistance High impact resistance Excellent light transmission (~92%)
Find more information about this product range here: PLEXIGLAS® XT

Conclusion

PLEXIGLAS® is far more than just an alternative to glass. It is a modern, safe and durable solution for anyone who wants to combine transparency with high strength and UV resistance.

*all marked prices in the PLEXIGLAS® Shop are plus the legally owed value added tax and 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.“