$11.56 – $69.39
High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) is a popular thermoplastic used in a wide range of industries. HIPS offers excellent machinability and impact resistance, making it ideal for both vacuum forming, prototyping and finished product manufacturing.
Whether you’re vacuum forming, printing, or fabricating, HIPS provides the strength and consistency needed to bring your projects to life.
White High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) is a popular thermoplastic used in a wide range of industries. HIPS offers excellent machinability and impact resistance, making it ideal for both vacuum forming, prototyping and finished product manufacturing.
Whether you’re vacuum forming, printing, or fabricating, HIPS provides the strength and consistency needed to bring your projects to life.
High Impact Resistance – durable and reliable, perfect for demanding retail environments.
Easy to Fabricate – Simple to cut, machine, glue, and thermoform.
Printable Surface – Suitable for screen and wide format direct digital printing.
Lightweight – Easy to handle and transport.
Smooth, matte surface for a clean profess.
Cost-Effective
Point of Sale Displays
Signage and Display Backing Boards
Retail Fixtures and stock holding shelving organisation.
Prototypes and Model Making
Protective Packaging Inserts
Vacuum Formed Parts
Automotive Trim Components
Food Industry Applications
Colours Available: Black or White
Sizes: Custom cut-to-size available
Thickness Range: 0.5mm, 0.75mm, 1mm, 2mm and 3mm
Finish: Gloss or smooth matte surface
Forming: Suitable for vacuum forming and thermoforming
Q: Can HIPS be used outdoors?
A: HIPS is not UV resistant and is best suited for indoor use unless treated or coated for outdoor applications.
Q: Is HIPS food safe?
A: Certain grades of HIPS are food compliant for contact with non-fatty foods. Please ask about food-grade options.
Q: Can I paint or print on HIPS?
A: Yes! The smooth surface of HIPS takes well to screen printing and some digital printing methods. It can also be painted with proper surface prep.
Q: Is it easy to machine or laser cut?
A: Yes, HIPS is easy to cut, rout, and shape using standard equipment. It can also be laser cut with diode laser, though results may vary depending on settings.
Q: What’s the difference between HIPS and ABS?
A: HIPS is slightly less impact-resistant than ABS but is more cost-effective and easier to thermoform and print.
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Thickness | 0.5mm, 0.75mm, 1mm, 1.5mm, 2mm, 3mm |
| Surface Finish | Gloss, Satin |
| Size | 1370mm x 760mm, 2440mm x 1220mm |