The inherent rigidity of a curved shape allows us to skillfully heat form a much thinner sheet of acrylic than is normally used in flat display cases. This offers excellent clarity superior to that of curved glass at a fraction of the cost.
Acrylic is optically clearer than glass, several times more impact resistant and will not shatter. Acrylic is half the weight of glass so it's easier to ship and move and is relatively easy and inexpensive to form into shapes.
Although acrylic is not as abrasion resistant as glass, unlike glass, it can be repaired with a variety of scratch removal kits and minor abrasions can be polished out.
To maintain a cleaner more lustrous finish without smears or smudges, we recommend Plexus® Plastic cleaner, protectant and polish. Originally developed for aircraft canopies, it leaves a micro-thin, anti static layer of protectant that seals the porous surface of the acrylic. This creates a slippery, more dirt and abrasion resistant surface that will protect the strength and appearance for years to come. Only 100% cotton rags should be used on acrylic surfaces and paper products should never be used.