Filmquest: Polyester film

Questar polyester film rolls are available in all grades of thicknesses from 25 to 1400 gauge with clarity levels that range from crystal clear to opaque white.

Sep 7th, 2017

Filmquest supplies Questar™ polyester film (PET film) in slit-to-width rolls, cut sheets, and fabricated components. Questar polyester film rolls are comparable to Mylar® and are available in all grades of thicknesses from 25 to 1400 gauge. Clarity levels range from crystal clear to opaque white and can be supplied with a variety of surface treatments to suit different applications.

Filmquest specializes in polyester film and supplies converters that print, coat, laminate, and metallize all grades of polyester film.

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