What is the difference between PVC Film, PET Film and PP Film?
2025-08-27
For furniture manufacturers, architects and designers, choosing the best decorative film is crucial, and it is necessary to take into account aesthetics, performance, cost and sustainability. Future Colors is a leader in advanced film solutions. We have three types of films: PVC, PET and PP. Do you know the core differences between them? In fact, the fundamental difference lies in their polymer chemical properties. Let's take a look together.
PVC
PVC Film features excellent flexibility, deep embossing and cost-effectiveness, making it an ideal choice for large-scale furniture with complex contours and cost-sensitive requirements.
PET
PET Film is highly regarded for its outstanding transparency, higher rigidity, excellent chemical/solvent resistance and UV stability, making it ideal for high-gloss surfaces, back-paint effects and demanding environments such as retail or healthcare.
PP
PP Film boasts the best environmental characteristics, recyclability, food contact safety, excellent moisture resistance and the highest heat resistance, making it the ideal choice for children's furniture, food-related surfaces and eco-friendly projects.
| Key Property | PVC Film | PET Film | PP Film |
| Primary Composition | Polyvinyl Chloride | Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol-modified | Polypropylene |
| Flexibility & Formability | Excellent (Soft, Easy Vacuum Forming) | Very Good (Stiffer than PVC, Good for Moderate Curves) | Good (Less flexible than PVC/PETG, Limited Deep Draw) |
| Surface Hardness | Typically H - 4H | Typically 2H - 5H | Typically HB - 2H |
| Impact Resistance | Good to Very Good | Excellent (High Clarity & Toughness) | Fair to Good |
| Heat Resistance | Stable up to 70-85°C (158-185°F) | Stable up to 75-90°C (167-194°F) | Stable up to 100-130°C (212-266°F) |
| Cold Crack Resistance | Passes -10°C (14°F) | Passes -20°C (-4°F) | Passes -20°C to -40°C (-4°F to -40°F) |
| Chemical Resistance | Very Good (Resists acids, alkalis, alcohols) | Excellent (Superior solvent/oil resistance) | Good (Resists water, some acids/bases. Avoid strong solvents) |
| Moisture Barrier | Very Good | Excellent | Good |
| Light Fastness (UV) | Grade 7-8 | Grade 8 | Grade 7-8 |
| Environmental & Safety | REACH, RoHS compliant. Low-VOC options. | REACH, RoHS compliant. Inherently low VOC. BPA-Free. | REACH, RoHS compliant. FDA CFR 21, EU 10/2011 (Food Contact). Easier recycling. |
| Gloss Range (60° GU) | Matt (5-10), Satin (10-25), Gloss (70-90) | Primarily High Gloss (85+) | Matt (5-15), Satin (15-35) |
| Printing & Embossing | Excellent Detail & Depth | Excellent Clarity, Moderate Emboss Depth | Good Clarity, Limited Emboss Depth |
| Primary Applications | Cabinets, Wardrobes, Panels, Doors. Budget/Value Focus. | Retail Fixtures, High-End Furniture, Curved/3D Shapes, Back-Painted Glass. Clarity/Sanitary Focus. | Children's Furniture, Healthcare, Food Packaging, Eco-Conscious/Sustainable Lines. |
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