What Are the Material Differences Between PETG and PVC?

23-09-2025


What Is PETG Film?

Polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) Film is a highly flexible, durable, and transparent versatile plastic material that can be used for decorative and functional purposes. PETG has the ability to be more flexible and vary in the ways it can be processed as compared to standard PET. This enhances PETG's suitability for interior decoration.

PETG Solid Color Film High Gloss


Saino provides a full range of decorative PETG solutions including High Gloss Solid Color Film for MDF/Plywood,High gloss solid color petg,PETG Super Matt,Solid Color Pet film Soft touch. These options deliver a range of surface finishes from flat touch matte to mirror-like gloss. This allow customers to decorate film while also maintain UV resistance, durability and strong adhesion to all kinds of substrate.


What Is PVC Film?

Another film material that is used in interior design is PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) film. PVC films have a lower cost alternative and a wide variety of applications. In decorative applications, PVC self-adhesive film for furniture and PVC wood grain film remain some of the most popular choices for cabinetry, wall panels, and surface wraps. PVC films are easy to apply and flexible and can also be used and applied to curved surfaces, however, they are less durable in comparison to PETG films when exposed to UV light for an extended period of time.

High gloss solid color PETG


Key Differences Between PETG and PVC Film

1

Material Composition

PETG: A polyester-based film with high tensile strength, excellent clarity, and superior dimensional stability. It resists warping under temperature changes, making it ideal for long-term interior finishes.


PVC: A vinyl-based material that is softer and more pliable, suitable for quick installation and cost-sensitive projects, but with lower heat and UV resistance.



2

Durability and Strength

PETG: More resistant to scratches, impacts, and chemical exposure. High-end variants like PETG Solid Color Film Super Matt and Soft touch PETG Solid Color Film are engineered for furniture and decorative panels requiring long-term performance.


PVC: Susceptible to yellowing and brittleness over time but remains widely used indoors thanks to its ease of processing and cost efficiency.



3

Clarity and Aesthetic Options


PETG: Offers premium optical clarity and refined surface effects, from High gloss solid color PETG to soft-touch matte finishes, enhancing both function and style.


PVC: Commonly used for textured or opaque decorative effects, such as realistic wood grain pvc film, delivering versatility at a lower cost.


4

Environmental Impact

PETG: Fully recyclable and considered more eco-friendly, aligning with sustainable development goals in the decorative film industry.


PVC: Recycling is more challenging, though eco-conscious production processes help reduce its environmental footprint.

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