Acrylic is best known for its exceptional transparency, often used as a lightweight and shatter-resistant alternative to glass. Its optical clarity, durability, and ease of fabrication make it ideal for signage, glazing, displays, and protective barriers across various industries.

Our extensive stock includes clear, opal and white acrylic sheet, rod and tube. We also supply coloured, tinted, textured, mirrored, non-glare and UV-resistant options widening its appeal for diverse applications.

Trusted brands synonymous with high-quality acrylic include ALTUGLAS™, OROGLAS™ PLEXIGLAS®, and PERSPEX®, all widely recognised in the market for their reliability and performance. SPL supplies these leading brands according to customer preference, ensuring the best price and fit for your specific project needs.

With extensive stock and cut-to-size services, we provide precision acrylic solutions available in single sheets or bulk orders to suit various applications and industries.

Not all acrylic is the same.

Unmodified acrylic can be more brittle under sudden impact and may scratch more easily than glass, but modern modified versions offer improved durability and surface hardness, ideal for everyday wear and tear.

At SPL, we supply both cast and extruded acrylic, each with its own strengths depending on your project’s needs. Read on to find out which type is right for you.

Cast acrylic has a higher molecular weight making it stronger and more rigid and a better alternative for machining, shaping, and laser cutting. It offers exceptional transparency with better resistance to scratching and chemicals. It’s ideal for high-quality, visually critical or structural applications.

Choose cast acrylic sheets when crafting high-end signage, museum cases, boat windows, medical enclosures, or architectural panels requiring structural support, durability and optical clarity. With improved thermal stability, this material excels in environments prone to temperature fluctuations, such as outdoor installations and sports facilities.

Popular options:  Opal Cast Acrylic / White Cast Acrylic / Tinted Coloured Cast Acrylic / Black Cast Acrylic / Silver Acrylic Mirror.

On the other hand, extruded acrylic is more affordable, easier to thermoform, and provides consistent thickness across sheets, making it well-suited for general-purpose use and volume production.

Choose extruded acrylic sheets for efficient fabrication of point-of-sale displays, signage, lighting panels, protective screens, dispensers, and other everyday products where consistency and affordability are key. Its ease of machining and forming makes it a go-to material for fast-turnaround commercial or industrial projects.

Popular options: Clear Extruded Acrylic / Opal Extruded Acrylic / White Extruded Acrylic / Gloss Coloured Acrylic / Satin Acrylic.

Acrylic rod offers the same exceptional optical clarity and durability as cast acrylic sheets except in cylindrical form. It’s available in a range of sizes and diameters in both clear and coloured options.

Round and square plastic rods are both lightweight with high impact strength suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Acrylic tube is available in various diameters, lengths and wall thicknesses, with clear and coloured finishes to suit diverse applications. Easily cut-to-size, acrylic tubing offers versatility in fabrication and display solutions.

LEXAN™ polycarbonate sheet is tough, versatile, and available in clear, tinted, frosted, and textured finishes. Renowned for exceptional impact, UV, temperature and flame resistance, it offers the strength and durability needed across a wide range of industries. Specialised grades are available match the needs of specific applications.

As a high-quality engineered thermoplastic, LEXAN™ polycarbonate is easy to form, cut, drill, mill, or screen print, meeting the precise requirements of both standard and complex designs. 

In addition to plastic sheet form, LEXAN™ polycarbonate is available in rod, block, tube, extruded profiles, and film.

The range covers:

• Solid sheets: standard clear, opal white and coloured sheets for general purpose use, and specialty sheets such as LEXAN™ CLINIWALL™.
• Coated sheets: LEXAN™ MARGARD® coated sheets offer superior high-impact resistance, up to 250 times stronger than glass, ideal for glazing applications like protective barriers and machine guards. With advanced coatings for enhanced durability, abrasion resistance, and optical clarity, plus a robust warranty, these sheets ensure lasting performance and safety in demanding environments.
• Multiwall sheets: lightweight LEXAN™ THERMOCLEAR™ multiwall sheets offering excellent thermal insulation. Available in general-purpose 2- and 3-wall structures, as well as high-stiffness and 5-wall high-insulation grades.
• Building systems & corrugated sheets: LEXAN™ THERMOCLICK™ sheets offer outstanding durability for roofing, cladding, and façade applications. With high impact resistance, excellent weatherability, and easy installation, these plastic sheets are ideal for creating strong, long-lasting structures in demanding environments.

High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) is a lightweight, impact-resistant thermoplastic with excellent thermoforming properties and a wide heat-forming temperature window. It’s versatile, inexpensive, and easy to machine. With vibrant colouration, and strong mechanical properties it’s ideal for indoor displays, signage, and industrial applications.

SPL offer this material in a range of stock and custom thicknesses, colours and sizes.

Key features:

• Superior thermoforming tolerance: perfect for vacuum forming, easy to fabricate and mould
• Excellent printability: compatible with screen-printing and UV digital printing
• Simple fabrication: can be cut by hand, guillotined, or sawn
• Cost-effective & durable: ideal for two & three dimensional displays
• Available in a wide range of colours and textures with mirror, leathergrain, matte, pinseal and high gloss options for design freedom

Note: HIPS is recommended for internal use only and is not suitable for external applications. For gluing, consult SPL’s experts for advice on the most compatible adhesive.

​Foam PVC is a strong yet lightweight material offering impact resistance, high-quality print surface, and ease of fabrication. It is available in multiple finishes, including matte, satin, and high-gloss, ensuring suitability for signage, displays, and industrial applications.

Key features:

• Smooth, printable surface: ideal for digital and screen printing
• Available in matte, satin, ‘orange peel’ and high-gloss finishes to enhance design choices
• Strong, rigid yet lightweight: suitable for structural applications
• Excellent surface for vinyl application: ensures sharp, professional graphics
• Easily fabricated, cut, and machined to support precision designs
• UV stable co-extruded variants: enhanced outdoor durability
• 100% recyclable: an environmentally responsible choice

Foam PVC’s range of finishes caters to different aesthetic and functional needs, with UV stable co-extruded options offering added protection for external use.

​PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) is a durable, food-safe plastic combining excellent clarity with strong impact resistance and ease of fabrication. It’s ideal for applications requiring transparency and toughness, and it performs well in both indoor and short-term outdoor environments.

Key features:

• High optical clarity: excellent for transparent panels and displays
• Strong impact resistance: tougher than acrylic, less brittle under stress
• Food-safe & hygienic: suitable for food contact and medical use
• Easy to thermoform, cut & machine: perfect for complex or shaped designs
• Good chemical resistance: suitable for protective and functional uses
• Can be printed or bonded: compatible with screen printing, adhesives, and vinyl
• Fully recyclable: a sustainable option for environmentally conscious projects

PETG offers the best of both worlds: the clarity of acrylic and the durability of polycarbonate making it a smart, flexible choice across many industries.

​One of the most versatile and widely used plastics in the world. Known for its toughness, chemical resistance, and ease of processing, PE is available in various grades including LDPE (Low-Density), HDPE (High-Density), and LLDPE (Linear Low-Density), each tailored to specific performance needs.

Key features:

• Excellent chemical resistance: ideal for containers, piping, and industrial applications.
  Flexible and tough: LDPE offers softness and flexibility, while HDPE provides rigidity and strength.
• Moisture-resistant: perfect for packaging, liners, and outdoor use.
• Easy to process: suitable for extrusion, blow moulding, and thermoforming.
• Low cost & lightweight: economical for mass production and transport.
• Food-safe options available: widely used in food packaging and storage.
• Recyclable: contributes to circular economy when properly sorted and processed.

Polyethylene’s adaptability makes it a go-to material across industries – from packaging and construction to medical and consumer goods. Whether you need flexibility, strength, or chemical resistance, PE delivers reliable performance.

​ACM panels feature a polyethylene core sandwiched between two aluminium layers, creating a rigid, lightweight solution for a wide range of industries. Strong, versatile, and weather-resistant, ACM is a go-to material for durable indoor and outdoor applications.

Key features:

• Lightweight yet rigid: excellent strength-to-weight ratio compared to solid metals
• Weather-resistant: resists moisture, temperature shifts, and UV exposure without warping
• Durable surface finish: available in a variety of colours and textures for branding and design flexibility
• Easy to machine & fabricate: can be cut, drilled, routed, or shaped with ease
• Cost-effective alternative: lighter and more affordable than solid aluminium sheets
• Stable and long-lasting: maintains structural integrity over time in demanding environments

ACM combines strength, versatility, and design flexibility, making it a reliable material across industries where durability and light weight are essential.

​SPL offers a range of plastic sheets tailored to your thermoforming process and performance requirements.

Typical Thermoforming Processes: Vacuum forming, pressure forming, twin-sheet forming, in-line thermoforming, roll-fed thermoforming, plug-assist forming, drape forming, free forming, rotational thermoforming, and tool-less forming.

Plastic Sheet Options:

• Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
• Acrylic-Capped ABS (ACC)
• Conductive Polystyrene (CPS)
• Conductive High-Density Polyethylene (CHDPE)
• High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
• High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
• Polypropylene Copolymer (PP)
• Polycarbonate (PC)
• Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol-modified (PETG)
• Rigid PVC Film

Note: Polycarbonate (PC) and rigid PVC film are not suitable for twin-sheet forming.

​SPL Plastics offers a select range of advanced and engineering plastics, including composite sheets, designed for high-performance applications requiring superior mechanical, thermal, or chemical properties.

Applications: Components for automotive, aerospace, space, defence, industrial machinery, electrical housings, engineered precision parts, bearings, bushings, and high-spec consumer goods.

Popular Material Options:

• Acetal (POM) – High stiffness, low friction, and excellent dimensional precision
• Nylon (Polyamide) – High strength, abrasion resistance, and low friction
• Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) – Tough, impact-resistant, and versatile
• Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) – Exceptional chemical inertness and low friction
• Polyester (PET/PBT) – Strong, wear-resistant, and thermally stable
• Nylon/PTFE Composite Sheet – Combines Nylon’s strength and toughness with PTFE’s low friction and chemical resistance for enhanced wear performance

Note: Material selection depends on specific requirements such as mechanical stress, chemical exposure, or thermal stability. Contact us to discuss your application and options.

​SPL offer a wide range of plastic products including rod, block, film, tube, foam and adhesives. We can provide various forms and quantities of plastic materials according to your specifications and the materials needed to create finished assemblies.

If your application has specific tolerances, material appearance, and/or performance requirements, SPL’s experts can provide the technical information you need to get the perfect size, gauge, strength and finish that will perform best.