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Transparent Soft PVC Sheet Thickness & Applications

PVC softness is primarily determined by its formulation, especially the PHR value and plasticizer content. Thickness mainly affects support, drape, durability, and overall performance. The following guide can be used directly on your website.

PVC Thickness & Common Applications

The table below provides a reference for common transparent soft PVC sheet thicknesses and their typical applications.

Thickness Common Applications 0.05mm → Dust protection, water splash protection, temporary covering 0.10mm → Packaging, dust covers, protective films 0.15mm → Raincoats, light-duty dust covers 0.20mm → Display protection, dust curtains 0.30mm → PVC strip curtains, vendor windbreak curtains, transparent partitions 0.40mm → Air curtains, restaurant protective curtains 0.50mm → Air curtains, factory partition curtains, dust curtains 0.80mm → Table protectors, display table protection, machine protection 1.00mm → Office desk mats, dining table protectors 1.50mm → Workbench mats, showcase protection 2.00mm → Heavy-duty table mats, industrial protective mats 2.50mm → Equipment protection, anti-collision mats 3.00mm → Premium table mats, work platforms, anti-vibration protective mats Note: PVC softness is mainly determined by the formulation (PHR and plasticizer content). Thickness does not directly determine hardness, but it does affect support, durability, and overall usability.

Quick Classification

0.05–0.20mm

Dust protection, water splash protection, and packaging applications.

0.30–0.50mm

PVC strip curtains, windbreak curtains, and transparent partitions.

0.80–1.50mm

General table mats and surface protection.

2.00–3.00mm

Heavy-duty table mats, industrial protection, anti-collision, and anti-vibration applications.