HOW TO CHOOSE FOR MAKING PRODUCT BY SILICONE OR SOFT PVC
SILICONE and SOFT PVC are the most popular material for promotional items, such as Coaster, Patch, Key Rings or Wristband. But can you tell the difference between silicone and soft enamel? Or do you know the similarities between them? This video will introduce you to the similarities and differences between the two materials.
Feature
Silicone
- Environmental Protection
- Pass RoHS stands
- Soft
- Can be made by translucent
- More toughness
- High temperature resistance
Soft PVC
- Plastic material
- Pass RoHS stands
- Harder then silicone
- Solid colors only
- No toughness
The difference
Silicone |
Soft PVC |
|
| Heat-resistant | 220°C-280°C | 60°C-120°C |
| Material | Sodium silicate | Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Advantage | High heat resistance, Anti-corrosion | Multipurpose Colors stackable |
| Disadvantage | Acid non-resist | Become harder in low temperature |
| Popular Products | Wristband, Mobile Phone shell, Coaster, Insulation pads, Cup lid | Key Ring, Book Mark, Coaster, Luggage Tag, Hang Ornament |
Silicone
Heat-resistant : 220°C-280°C
Material : Sodium silicate
Advantage : High heat resistance, Anti-corrosion
Disadvantage : Acid non-resist
Popular Products : Wristband, Mobile Phone shell Coaster, Insulation pads, Cup lid
Soft PVC
Heat-resistant : 60°C-120°C
Material : Polyvinyl Chloride
Advantage : Multipurpose Colors stackable
Disadvantage : Become harder in low temperature
Popular Products : Key Ring, Book Mark, Coaster, Luggage Tag, Hang Ornament
