Mylar® is a DuPont® developed and manufactured oriented, multi-use, versatile polyester (PET) film. Throughout our catalog, a few characteristics unitize this product line; Mylar® does not become brittle with age under normal conditions because there are no plasticizers, it is archival quality, dimensionally stable, chemical resistant, color consistent, good clarity, non-yellowing, non-tearing, temperature range of -100 to 300F, electrically insulating, balanced tensile properties, and excellent moisture resistance (non-wettable). CS Hyde Company stocks three types of Polyester PET film, Mylar® Type A- Hazy (standard industry grade), Optically Clear Polyester PET Film, and Metalized Polyester film.

What is Mylar®?
Mylar^® brand is the registered trademark owned by the E.I. DuPont Corporation for bi-axially oriented polyester film (BOPET). The term or trade name Mylar® can only be used to identify polyester or PET that is manufactured using DuPont Teijin Films resin. CS Hyde supplies DuPont® Mylar® Type A.

Polyester (PET) Types:

48-F Series - Type A Mylar® is our standard grade PET film. It is a tough, general purpose film that’s transparent in  (.5 mil) through 92 gauge (1 mil), and translucent/hazy in (2 mil) through (14 mil). Mylar® Polyester PET is ideally suited for a wide range of uses such as packaging, printing, electronics, protective overlay, barrier protection, apparel and many industrial applications. Because of Mylar® Polyester's inherent physical properties, it's a great choice if you are looking for a high performance polyester plastic film/sheet. Custom sized sheeting or roll stock available. Mylar® tape- with 3M™ Adhesive is also available.

48-F-OC Series - Optically Clear Polyester PET film features similar qualities of Mylar® Type A, except this product is clear/transparent from (1 mil) to (10 mil) thickness. Optically clear PET is ideal for applications that require see through clarity for example alternative windows, lenses of optics applications, or moisture resistant sheilds.  Custom sized sheeting or roll stock available.

48-F-1M Series - Metalized Polyester PET film features a bright metallic finish and is available in stock. Metalized PET thickness range (1 mil) to (5 mil)  Silver metalized Polyester PET film has a super reflective, mirror-like surface composed of a combination of polyester and a thin aluminum coating that is deposited on the surface. Custom sized sheeting or roll stock available.

Polyester PET is available in full width rolls, sheets, or die cut parts. Also available with 3M® adhesive backing.