High impact polystyrene – or HIPS for short – is another lightweight but tough material. It has superb forming properties and is ideal for signage applications. HIPS is a low-cost, digital and screen printable option and, as its name suggests, offers high impact resistance. It is a material that is often used for such items as point-of-sale displays and other display stands as well as model making and cutlery trays.
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.
