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Clear Coloured Perspex Hero

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100% recycled Cast Acrylic Sheet. Made in the UK.

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Simply Plastics are an online supplier of cut to size plastic sheet, tube and rod, all of which are available in various styles, colours, sizes and thicknesses. Materials available include acrylic sheet (Perspex), aluminium composite sheet (Dibond) , polycarbonate sheet, engineering plastics, acrylic mirror, hygienic PVC wall cladding, and PVC foamboard (Foamex).

The uses for these plastics are far and wide, however they are commonly used throughout DIY, sign making, lighting and sectors such as education, retail, engineering and construction and many more. Read more about the industries we serve and the fabrication/manufacturing services we offer.

Our website provides real time pricing for cut to size materials and enables options such as edge polishing, rounded corners and pre-drilled holes.

Fabrication Services

Looking for something bespoke?

Learn more about our CNC Routing, CNC Laser Cutting, Diamond & Flame polishing, Rotary & Laser Engraving and Line Bending plastic fabrication services.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes we can. Customised, cut-to-size materials can be ordered directly through the website, but if you require further fabrication we can help you with this too.

Our fabrication services include,

  • CNC routing
  • Bending
  • Shaping
  • Bonding/gluing
  • Diamond polishing
  • Flame polishing
  • Intricate laser cutting

Examples of fabricated products include,

  • Acrylic display cases
  • Point of sale 
  • Retail display
  • Lighting applications
  • Brochure holders
  • 2D/3D Acrylic lettering
  • Furniture
  • Office Interiors

For enquiries regarding any project from prototypes to large production runs, please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

Yes. We offer an express delivery service which aims to deliver all orders in 1-3 working days. Orders are delivered by a recognised courier company and may require a signature on delivery.

Yes, of course. Orders can be collected from our premises in Colchester, Essex. At the final stage of the checkout process there is a delivery option labelled "Collection/pickup" which is free. Once your order is complete, you will be notified by email along with our address and collection times.

Acrylic is an extremely versatile material which provides great results when being laser cut or laser engraved. Both extruded and cast acrylic can be laser cut, however extruded acrylic can be left with a slight burr on the edge of the material after laser cutting whereas cast acrylic is left with an extremely smooth edge. Depending on the power of the laser tube it is possible to cut acrylic up to a thickness of 25mm whilst maintaining a square edge. Clear cast acrylic is normally favoured when producing awards and plaques because once engraved it turns a frosty white colour which creates a stunning finish. Certain colours do not react very well when laser cut because the pigment or dye in the acrylic reacts poorly to heat, however the edge discolouration can normally be reduced by modifying settings on the laser such as the cutting speed, the volume of air flow and the amount of power being used.

Perspex® Acrylic Sheet offers a degree of UV resistance, but the answer isn’t as simple as “yes” or “no.”

  • Standard Perspex® Acrylic Sheet blocks most harmful UV light up to a wavelength of 360nm. This covers the most energetic part of the UV spectrum—the range most likely to cause damage to people, plants, and materials.

  • Perspex® VA Grade (UV Resistant) has been specifically engineered to block virtually all UV rays up to 370nm. This grade is ideal for applications where minimising UV exposure is critical, such as display cases, picture framing, and conservation work.

For a more detailed explanation, see our blog post: The Truth About Perspex® UV Resistance – and Why It’s Important.

Yes, Perspex® Acrylic Sheet is manufactured with UV-absorbing additives to enhance its stability when exposed to sunlight. This means it resists yellowing, cracking, and loss of strength, helping it retain both appearance and durability over time.

These guarantees provide long-term assurance that Perspex® will maintain its clarity and performance, even in outdoor applications.

All of the different types of plastics that are available on our website, whether they be a panel, a disc, tube or rod, show the weight of the piece you require once you have entered your dimensions, shown in grams or kg.

Perspex Weight Calculation

The weight of any plastic can be calculated using the simple formula: Weight = Volume x Density

Read our blog post on how to calculate the weight of a variety of different plastics covering panels, discs, road and tube.

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