Clear PVC Screens
There are 3 main types of clear PVC, each with their own benefits. It is important to choose the type of clear which suits your intended use as well as matching your budget. The different types of clear are named after their form of manufacture. When it comes to the clears on boats, there are a number of different options available in the way they are fabricated. Therefore meeting the standards of the boat owners with their boat.
CALENDARD CLEAR - UV Stabilised
Calendered clear comes in rolls and is an excellent quality, low cost product which is ideal for café blinds, party and houseboats clears, rear deck clears and any other purpose where absolute visual clarity is not an issue Calendered clear has only a slight visual distortion, last very well and is well priced. It is also available in a tinted version, which is great for cutting down heat and light without losing visibility.
Clear PVC can also be used for café blinds, domestic outdoor blinds and for architectural uses
EXTRUDED FLEXIBLE CLEAR – UV Stabilised
Extruded clear comes in rolls and is excellent quality in the mid price range. It is ideal for boat clears and or any other application which requires excellent visual clarity and it lasts extremely well in the harsh marine environment. It is available in different widths, from 1.2 meters up to 2 meters, which can lend itself to café blinds and architectural users. It is, mainly used for front screens and fly bridge clears due to its clarity and ability to roll up easily making it ideal for u-shape rollup sections
PRESSED POLISHED SHEET CLEAR - UV Stabilised
As the name suggests, this product comes in sheets. It is on the higher end of the price range and offers superior visual clarity whilst still being able to be rolled up, although it is stiffer than calendared or extruded clears. Pressed polished sheet clear is also available in a light tint which is great for cutting down light and heat. Supplied in cylinders of 3 to 5 tissue paper wrapped sheets. Its only limitation is the fact that it comes in a sheet and therefore there is more wastage than using the clear PVCs which come in rolls.
