Cast vs Calendered Vinyl — Compliance Marking
Industry Standards · Canada
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Industry Standards — Industry Standards
Cast vinyl is dimensionally stable, conformable, and ideal for complex curved surfaces, while calendered vinyl is more economical for flat or gently curved surfaces.
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Cast vinyl conforms to curves without shrinking — use it on boats and curved truck panels. Calendered vinyl is flat — fine for most truck doors and flat signs.
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Cast — better for complex curves
Calendered — economical for flat surfaces
Cast — 7-10 year durability
Calendered — outdoor durability
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