Perspex® clear cast acrylic is a British made superior thermoplastic material. It is commonly favoured for its aesthetic qualities and chosen for the combination of its remarkable transparency, weightlessness, super strength, and weathering. More detail can be found below. Our Perspex® clear cast acrylic comes with protective film on both sides to keep these Perspex® sheets in excellent condition. For advice about choosing acrylic please do not hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team of plastic experts. We do sell other brands of clear acrylic which you can find here. Remarkable transparency Perspex® clear cast acrylic offers exceptional light transmission in excess of 92% of visible light. It is superior to all other thermoplastic sheets and higher than that of glass with virtually no colour bias. This makes it an excellent alternative to glass for glazing projects. Even after 10 years of outdoor exposure, Perspex® clear cast acrylic will continue to transmit 85% of visible light while other thermoplastic sheet will show a much greater reduction over the same period. Lightweight with Super Strength Perspex® clear cast acrylic is exceptionally hard wearing. It is half the weight of glass while also being much stronger. This makes it an excellent and safer choice for fabrication, installation and transportation.
Acrylic can be used for kitchen splashbacks but the following distances should be kept between the outer edge of your hob and the acrylic: at least 60mm for ceramic hobs and at least 200mm for gas hobs. Acrylic is not suitable for use behind an Aga or similar range cooker. See our splashback pages for further details.
Acrylic is heat resistant up to 70 degrees.
Yes, acrylic can be used outside.
Our business is about getting the right plastic to you in top condition, when you want it. Last month, we achieved that with 99.8% of our deliveries. The other 0.2% we re-issued, no quibbles.
Standard Delivery - £15.00 Orders are delivered using our standard delivery service unless you choose otherwise. Standard delivery is charged at £15.00 for most UK postcode areas, however postcodes with prefix letters PA and PH are charged at £30 and postcodes with prefix letters BT, GY, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW, PO, TR and ZE are charged at £40. The cost of delivery will be displayed as you go through checkout. Next Day Delivery - £21.00 We can deliver orders for clear acrylic & polycarbonate (up to 12mm thick), silver acrylic mirror and flexi-edge using our next day delivery service. Orders for next day delivery must be received before 1pm. Orders placed after 1pm selecting next day delivery will be delivered the following working day after. Please note that we define ‘working days’ as Monday to Friday excluding weekends and public holidays. Unfortunately, we are unable to send orders for next day delivery to postcodes with prefix letters BT, GY, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW, PA, PH, PO, TR and ZE. This is because these postcodes require a longer lead time by our couriers. Where we can provide next day delivery of your order, we will offer this as an option for you to select at checkout. Named Day Delivery - £21.00 We can also deliver on your chosen day to make it easier for you to be home when your order arrives. As you checkout, choose the date you'd like us to deliver on and we'll work to that. Unfortunately, we are unable to send orders for named day delivery to postcodes with prefix letters BT, GY, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW, PA, PH, PO, TR and ZE. This is because these postcodes require a longer lead time by our couriers. Where we can provide Named Day Delivery of your order we will offer this as an option for you to select at checkout. Safe Delivery If we think that your order cannot be delivered safely using our standard service, we will contact you to let you know and discuss the delivery options with you. This normally is only the case for orders so large they need to be delivered on a pallet.
Orders that aren't being sent on our Next Day or Named Day service will be dispatched as quickly as possible. Cut-to-size orders are usually delivered within 3 working days. Orders with optional extras or cut-to-shape pieces are usually delivered within 5 working days. These times are based on receiving orders by 1pm. Once you have added items to the shopping basket, your estimated delivery date will be displayed so that you can see it before choosing to order with us. Please note that the date supplied at checkout is an estimated date. Please allow time to receive and check your order before you need to use the material or before contractors are due to begin work.
You are welcome to collect your order at our Trade Counter in the Cross Green area of Leeds. This service is free of charge. If you wish to collect your order instead of having it delivered, please select this option from the dropdown menu when going through the checkout process. Our Trade Counter is open from 8am until 4pm Monday to Thursday and 8am until 3pm on Fridays. We are closed on weekends and bank holidays.
About Delivery If you would like to provide any specific delivery instructions, please let us know in the ‘Order Delivery Notes’ box as you go through the checkout. Notes left in this box will be sent directly to the carrier company to assist with the delivery of your order. You can either choose from our special delivery messages or leave your own. Please note our carriers are unable to call you prior to your delivery and are unable to accept new delivery information once your order has left us. About Your Order If you would like to provide any notes to accompany your order, such as the size of drilled holes or the radius of rounded corners, please leave them in the ‘Order Notes’ box as you checkout. Please use this box to leave us any information regarding the production of your order. Please do not leave delivery instructions here as these notes do not get passed through to the carriers
an email from us confirming your purchase
an email from us when your order is on its way
an email from our courier to let you know delivery details, including the option to re-arrange
your order to arrive safely in excellent condition.
we carefully cover your plastic to safeguard it during transit
we add extra protection around all corners, which are more vulnerable
we finish our protective packaging with a sturdy outer
we send your plastic to you using reputable tracked services
our plastic is also protected by film on both sides so when you receive it simply peel this off to reveal your plastic.
Someone needs to sign for your order as it is delivered. If you are out when our courier delivers they will leave a card for you to contact them with details on how to pick up your order or rearrange delivery for a more convenient time. If you know you're not going to be in, you can always provide an alternative delivery address as you place your order with us. For example, a neighbours, relatives or work address. Please note that we cannot cover the cost of any onward delivery or shipping costs once your item has been delivered by our carriers. Damages We take great care packing our orders to make sure that your delivery reaches you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that your order arrives with any signs of damage, please sign for it as DAMAGED upon delivery. Please email us a photograph of the damage along with your order number within 14 days of receipt and we will get a replacement sent out to you. Please keep your packaging and do not use the damaged goods, so they can be collected and returned to us if necessary. No Quibble Returns We aim to please. If we supply imperfect goods or get your order wrong please email and tell us within 14 days and we will replace your order without fuss. Please keep the protective film on the plastic and don't try to use it. If you want to return plastic to us you the cost of doing so is your responsibility. We recommend that you use a delivery service which insures the value of the order as the plastic remains your responsibility until it reaches us at: The Plastic People Returns 221 Pontefract Lane Cross Green Leeds LS9 0DX Cancellations You have the right to cancel your order for any item purchased from The Plastic People for a full refund except bespoke, cut to size or cut to shape orders made to your specific specifications. If you wish to cancel your order please email us, quoting your order number, within 14 days of the day after you receive the goods. If your order has already been processed when you email us, you will need to return the goods to us in their original condition using the Returns Procedure here.