• What is styrene?
• Why is glass only offered in sizes 11x14 and smaller?
• Is your glass and styrene UV reflective?

What is styrene?

Properties

Styrene is a type of thermoplastic and comes in a flexible sheet about 1/16 of an inch thick. It is used as an alternative to glass in our picture frame sizes larger than 11”x14”.

Benefits

Styrene weighs roughly half as much as glass, and is more shatter resistant than glass. These two factors can greatly reduce shipping costs. If humidity is a concern for the integrity of the frame’s contents, styrene is the material of choice. It is a better insulator than glass and is less likely to accumulate condensation.

Care & Cleaning

A thin plastic film protects both sides of the styrene during shipping and retail display. The film can then be easily removed by hand (see illustration).


Clean styrene sheet with water and soft cloth. Do not use solvent.

Why is glass only offered in sizes 11”x14” and smaller?

Larger frames with glass are fragile and require special handling during packing and shipping. If glass is needed for sizes larger than 11x14 please call: 1-800-577-5920.

Is your glass and styrene UV reflective?

The glazing on the glass and styrene used by Frame USA does not reflect ultraviolet light. Ultraviolet reflective glazing is used primarily for conservation framing. In contrast, the products sold by Frame USA are generally for decorative framing purposes.