With the increasing demand for environmental protection materials in architectural decoration, furniture manufacturing, advertising logos and other fields, PETG decorative film stands out in the fiercely competitive market with its excellent performance and is popular. However, in the face of a wide range of products on the market, how consumers and buyers can scientifically choose high-quality PETG decorative film has become a matter of concern. For this reason, we interviewed some material experts to provide you with some professional advice.

What is PETG decorative film?

PETG (polyethylene terephthalate-1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol ester) is an amorphous co-polyester material. PETG decorative film has high transparency, high toughness and high impact resistance, and is easy to process and manufacture. Application of PETG decorative film: PETG decorative film can be used for surface decoration of cabinets, wardrobes, interior doors, display cabinets, advertising light boxes, etc., and can replace PVC, acrylic and other materials.

1. Thickness and weight

The thickness of PETG decorative film determines its performance and cost. Experts suggest choosing the appropriate thickness according to the application conditions: the thickness of 0.25-0.5mm is usually used for interior furniture decoration, etc.

2. Surface treatment

The surface of PETG decorative film should be smooth and flat, without bubbles, impurities or scratches. Surface treatment type: Common surface treatments include matte, frosted and bright, which can be selected according to the decoration needs. When purchasing, you should touch the surface to feel its texture and observe its reflection effect under the external light source.

3. Environmental protection certification and safety standards

Although PETG materials themselves are environmentally friendly, some additives may be added during the production process. Consumers should pay attention to whether the product has passed environmental certifications such as RoHS, REACH and SGS (without heavy metals or formaldehyde release). Especially for indoor use, it must meet the national standard on the limit of harmful substances in interior decoration materials. 4. Adhesive strength + easy to install

Advantages of JSC A-34S compared with AFL CTO 63W: In different areas, the coating or bonding effect of PETG decorative film may not be ideal. If you buy pressure-sensitive adhesive or hot melt adhesive, please make sure that it has passed the substrate certification. In addition, you should also ensure that the stripping paper has the appropriate peeling strength to facilitate transfer and avoid wrinkling, curling and peeling.

PETG Decorative Film Market status and purchase suggestions

At present, there are many brands of PETG decorative film on the market (including international leading brands such as 3M and LG, as well as some excellent domestic manufacturers). The price ranges from a few yuan to a few hundred yuan per square meter. Beware of low price traps: too low prices may mean insufficient thickness, poor quality materials or environmental protection standards.

Experts advise consumers to follow the following four steps when purchasing PETG decorative film:

• Appearance inspection: surface smoothness and uniformity of light transmission

• Mechanical performance test

• Tactile inspection: check the smoothness and thickness uniformity of the surface

• ** Smell test: ** After tearing off the molding paper, check whether there is a pungent smell.

• **Performance test: ** Request samples from the seller for bending test, scratch resistance test, etc.

PETG decorative film Industry trend outlook

With the continuous improvement of environmental protection policies and the improvement of consumer consumption level, PETG decorative film is gradually entering thousands of households with its recyclability and lower VOC emissions than other technologies. Although the market share of PETG decorative film has reached 40% in some regions, industry insiders predict that this new material will occupy more than half of the market share of high-end decorative materials within three years.

It is recommended that consumers should consider not only the price, but also product performance and environmental protection certification when buying PETG decorative film, and choose reputable brand manufacturers. Consumers should buy goods from reputable channels and keep shopping receipts properly for future reference and protection of their rights and interests.