Most people think acrylics are just for fake nails and finger paints. In reality, however, you can find acrylic products just about everywhere you look. The plastic sales and supply experts at Honolulu’s Min Plastics & Supply say there are a number of reasons acrylics are used in almost every kind of product you can think of.

Top Three Reasons Acrylic Products Are Everywhere

1. Durability

Acrylic products are strong and long lasting. “Safety glass,” for example, is a strong panel made from acrylic sheets and is durable enough to withstand the same elements as traditional glass. It also won’t create razor-sharp shards if it breaks. From boats to shoes and even weights for athletes, acrylic’s durability makes it a popular material for a huge range of products that can withstand harsh conditions for long periods of time.

2. Weight

Since acrylics are light, they’re easy to transport and can be formed into shapes that would be too heavy if other materials were used. This makes them a wonderful material for acrylic products like boats, canoes, and kayaks, which would never float if they were made from a denser or heavier type of plastic.

3. Affordability

None of the above would matter if acrylics were too expensive to be practical. But thanks to modern industrial plastic technology, acrylic is an affordable material to produce. It’s also recyclable, so using acrylic products can reduce overall waste and be re-incorporated into other materials.

If you’re ready to go acrylic, contact Hawaii’s best plastics supplier: Min Plastics & Supply. Their specialists can create anything you can dream up. Give them a call at (808) 847-1511 to find out how they can create your design in acrylics, or visit them online to learn about their 60-plus years of experience as Honolulu’s finest custom fabrication shop for plastics.