What type of materials are used in plastic lamp shade?

What type of materials are used in plastic lamp shade?

The most common materials used typically in plastic lamp shade include polyethylene terephthalate (PET) , high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP). Each type of material has different characteristics and properties. Here is some useful information.

• HDPE is very durable and has excellent chemical resistance. It's 100% recyclable and eco-friendly.
• LDPE is the most flexible, least rigid polyethylene, with good impact, stress cracking and low temperature performance. It is also very resistant to attack by certain chemicals.
• PET is less durable compared to other types of plastics, but less expensive.
• PVC is very versatile plastic, which can be very soft or very hard. The costs depend on how hard or soft it's made.
• PP is very durable and comes with very low toxicity levels. It's even considered as a food-safe material.

Plastic lamp shade comes with a wide variety of benefits and advantage. For example, plastic lamp shades are more durable in comparison to glass, paper-based or fabric lamp shades. Plastic shades made of plastic also offer design flexibility.

We work normally with LLDPE for plastic lamp shade because of its excellent impact and chemical resistant properties. When manufactured as a one-piece construction product by rotational moulding, the lamp shade is incredibly easy to clean and maintain. The resin can be custom-made to have the UV stability and waterproof rate  for the outdoor use, such as the landscape lamp, garden lamp, solar lamp, etc.

Here at Light Venus, a wide variety of custom lamp shade options are available to you, such as design style, color, size, finish. The tooling cost is relatively inexpensive. If you're in need of a custom table lamp project, contact us today, and let's discuss what we can do for you.