5mm Violet 8T01 Coloured Acrylic

A safer, lighter, and more durable alternative to glass, this violet 5mm coloured acrylic sheet delivers comparable optical quality with significantly better impact resistance and workability.

The violet pigment is distributed throughout the full 5mm sheet thickness, so cut and machined edges display the same colour as the surface face. Both sides carry a high-gloss polished finish, reducing the need for post-processing in most applications. UV-stable formulation prevents yellowing and colour fade, keeping the sheet looking sharp over extended service life in both interior and exterior settings.

From wellness centres, spa environments, and mindfulness-themed interior schemes, this violet 5mm sheet adapts to the demands of the application. It machines cleanly on laser cutters, CNC routers, and table saws, and thermoforms at controlled temperatures for curved and shaped components. Available in standard stock sizes or cut to your specification.

Product reference: 5mm Violet 8T01 Coloured Acrylic (shade 8T01).

Optical & Aesthetic

• Colour consistency: The violet pigment runs through the full 5mm 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: 5mm
• Fire rating: Self-extinguishing, classified to BS 476
• Operating temperature: -40°C to +80°C continuous use

Creative & Retail

• The distinctive violet tone makes this 5mm sheet popular for illuminated sign panels, lightbox fascias, and branded environments in beauty, fashion, and lifestyle retail environments.
• Illuminated panels, lightboxes, and backlit displays use coloured acrylic for even light diffusion with vibrant colour saturation.

Events & Personalisation

• In creative and event applications, violet acrylic is used for art installations, sculptural work, and mixed-media projects.
• 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 patio covers, shed windows, and outdoor enclosures. 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.