4DM00681 [file:4DM00681-1.jpg] HIPS Silver Mirror, 1.0 x 250 x 250mm White Backed

HIPS Sheet, Silver Mirror

1 x 250 x 250mm
£2.35
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HIPS Silver Mirror, 1.0 x 250 x 250mm White Backed

4D HIPS Sheet, Silver Mirror

SKU: 4DM00681
In stock (30+ available)

This HIPS Silver Mirror Sheet is a highly specialised material, balancing aesthetics with practicality. Because it uses a metallized polyester foil laminated onto High Impact Polystyrene, it offers a "true mirror" look without the weight or fragility of glass.

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Features
  • Silver mirror finish: a bright, reflective silver face with a solid white backing.
  • Light and shatter-resistant: a tough, lightweight plastic alternative to glass mirror.
  • Easy to cut and bond: scores and snaps with a craft knife, can be drilled or die-cut, and bonds with polystyrene cement on the white reverse.
  • Vacuum formable: suits shallow vacuum forming, although the mirror finish may dull where it stretches on deeper draws.
  • Wide range of uses: ideal for model making, retail displays, signage, props and vacuum-formed parts.
Specifications
Material HIPS
Length 250 mm / 9.84 in
Width 250 mm / 9.84 in
Height 1 mm
Thickness 1 mm / 0.04 in
Brand4D
Colour Silver Mirror

Description

Professional HIPS Sheet - High-Impact Polystyrene

High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) is a versatile, lightweight, and cost-effective thermoplastic engineered for professionals who require exceptional formability and a clean, matt aesthetic. Renowned for its superb "memory" and consistent thickness, HIPS is the definitive industry standard for vacuum forming and rapid prototyping. Available in a spectrum of colours and a wide range of gauges, these sheets provide a stable, high-opacity substrate that is as easy to machine as it is to form.

Applications:

  • Vacuum Forming & Thermoforming: The premier material for creating complex 3D forms, including bespoke trays, equipment housings, and protective covers. HIPS features a low forming temperature and high elongation, allowing it to capture intricate details with minimal thinning.
  • Architectural Model Making: An essential material for representing modern facades, internal partitions, and structural massing. Its matt finish prevents distracting glare, while its high opacity makes it ideal for internal lighting studies where light leakage must be contained.
  • Point of Sale (POS) & Signage: Extensively used for temporary displays, retail stands, and promotional signage. The matt surface is highly receptive to UV digital printing, screen printing, and vinyl application, ensuring a professional, high-impact finish.
  • Industrial Prototyping: Ideal for rapid volumetric mock-ups and ergonomic studies. HIPS can be easily scored, snapped, and bonded, making it a fast and reliable medium for testing three-dimensional designs before moving to final production.

Technical Specifications:

  • Material: High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
  • Surface Finish: Mirror
  • Colour: Silver - White Backed
  • Thickness: 1.0mm
  • Dimensions: See Options
  • 100% Reyclable

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