Many people has lot of confusing regarding the term "mylar". It is one of the most confusing terms of world trade. Normal people see it as a kind of plastic that is very thin, but this is not the case. It is simply a trade name. This is essentially a trade name given to a special class of plastic film. They are manufactured in various thickness and different styles.
They are very useful for mylar roll on a daily basis as well as in industry. So there is a huge demand for this product. All major industries require this product in one form or another.
There was much discussion over the true nature of Mylar. Many people have questioned its chemical group. Some people even claim that it is the same as the plastic film. There is a dissimilarity between these two things. Plastic sheets are not a unique product, but rather they are a group of products that are similar because of their application and form. Mylar is simply a part of this group plastics. It is a registered trademark. This mark is owned by the Dupont Films Teijjin. They have the right to use this name only for a specific range of products. This range is established by the generation of the product. polyethylene terephthalate or PET are two words for same products. This is just a single compound. There are a number of other similar compounds which have similar qualities, such as Mylar. Together they are the group with plastic wrap.
There are a number of types of Mylar. These leaves are numerous and each is used in various applications. Their types are:
Metallic
Barrier coated
Anti Statsic
Adherence treated
Plain
above list clear tells us that there are different types of mylar that are out there. Apart from being in different types they also come in numerous finishes to provide different looks. Different types of finishes have different application. Some of the finishes that you can get are:
High haze
Moderate Mist
Low haze
Black
Clear
White
Then there is another fact that must be considered before going for a particular product. Not that all products are Mylar same finish or type. You can choose from a wide range of product that comes in different colors & styles which makes it difficult to choose your product.