3mm Neutral Coloured Acrylic 9T13

Delivering up to 17 times the impact resistance of glass at roughly half the weight, this brown 3mm coloured acrylic sheet is engineered for both performance and aesthetics.

This brown cast acrylic is polished on both faces and pigmented through the full 3mm thickness for a consistent, professional finish on every exposed surface and edge. It will not yellow, fade, or degrade when exposed to UV light, rain, or temperature fluctuations — performing reliably in indoor and outdoor environments year-round.

Equally at home in furniture components, decorative screening, and complementary accents for timber-framed installations, the 3mm thickness provides sufficient rigidity for freestanding signs, wall-mounted panels, and structural glazing while remaining practical to handle and install. Compatible with laser cutting, CNC routing, and thermoforming. Available cut to size for bespoke project requirements.

Product reference: 3mm Neutral Coloured Acrylic 9T13 (shade 9T13).

Optical & Aesthetic

• Colour consistency: The brown pigment runs through the full 3mm thickness — cut edges display the same colour as the surface.
• Surface finish: High-gloss polish on both faces for a professional appearance without post-processing.
• UV stability: Resistant to yellowing and colour fade from prolonged UV exposure.

Mechanical Properties

• Impact resistance: Up to 17 times more impact-resistant than glass. Fractures into dull-edged pieces rather than dangerous shards.
• Weight: Approximately half the weight of equivalent glass — easier to transport, handle, and install.
• Weather resistance: Performs well outdoors without warping, cracking, or degrading.

Workability

• Machinable: Can be cut, drilled, routed, and polished. Compatible with laser cutting and CNC routing.
• Thermoformable: Can be heated and bent for curved components using a strip heater or oven.
• Bondable: Joins cleanly with solvent-based acrylic adhesives (Tensol, Extru-Fix).

Specification

• Material: Cast acrylic (PMMA)
• Thickness: 3mm
• Fire rating: Self-extinguishing, classified to BS 476
• Density: Approximately 1.19 g/cm³ — significantly lighter than glass (2.5 g/cm³)

Architectural & Interior

• Warm-toned brown acrylic integrates well into room dividers, privacy screens, and decorative partitions. The natural palette complements timber, stone, and earth-toned material schemes.
• Illuminated panels, lightboxes, and backlit displays use coloured acrylic for even light diffusion with vibrant colour saturation.

Glazing & Screening

• As a glazing material, the 3mm sheet provides a tinted, shatterproof alternative to glass for motorcycle windscreens, boat windows, and vehicle glazing.
• Splashback panels in kitchens and bathrooms provide a hygienic, waterproof surface that is straightforward to maintain.

Glazing & Screening

• A shatterproof, weather-resistant alternative to glass for motorcycle windscreens, boat windows, and vehicle glazing. Up to 17 times more impact-resistant at approximately half the weight.

Craft & Fabrication

• Compatible with laser cutting, CNC routing, drilling, and thermoforming. Widely used for art installations, sculptural work, and mixed-media projects.