Clear Matte Coated PET Film
- Material: Clear polyester PET film
- Surface: Controlled matte coating
- Appearance: Transparent, low gloss, anti-glare
- Thickness: 25 um-250 um
- Width: 300 mm-1600 mm
- Format: Jumbo roll, slit roll, or sheet
Clear Adhesive Film Company manufactures Clear Matte Coated PET Film for printed overlays, durable labels, nameplates, and precision-cut graphic components that need a transparent PET base with a stable matte-coated surface. The film softens reflection from lighting, panels, and equipment surfaces without hiding text, symbols, barcodes, or clear window areas. With controlled haze, low gloss, treated surface options, and stable roll flatness, it supports printing, lamination, slitting, and die-cut production where clarity and coating consistency must be confirmed.
Product Overview
This clear matte coated polyester film is used when glossy transparent film creates strong reflection, but heavy matte film makes graphics look dull or unclear. Its clear PET base and controlled coating layer create a reduced-reflection finish while keeping printed information easy to read on control overlays, equipment labels, rating plates, and protective graphic layers.
In converting work, the matte look is only one part of material selection. Haze, gloss, coating side, surface treatment, roll flatness, and cutting behavior should match the final process. In typical factory testing, haze can be adjusted around 8%-35%, while light transmission is commonly maintained around 80%-90%. This helps icons, warning text, barcode zones, serial labels, and viewing windows stay visible after printing or lamination.
The film can be prepared for silk screen printing, UV ink printing, flexographic printing, label facestock, overlamination, and precision-cut parts. For button holes, connector openings, viewing windows, or irregular shapes, thickness tolerance around +/-5%, width tolerance around +/-1 mm, and stable roll flatness help reduce feeding issues.
Benefits
- Stable matte-coated surface reduces glare from lighting, machine panels, instrument covers, and reflective label areas.
- Transparent polyester base keeps graphics, barcodes, color blocks, and window sections readable after finishing.
- Controlled haze balances anti-glare appearance with the sharpness needed for labels, overlays, and nameplates.
- Low gloss can be adjusted around 10-45 GU at 60 deg, depending on matte grade and viewing condition.
- Treated surface tension can reach >=42 dyne/cm for printing, coating, or lamination trials.
- Thickness tolerance around +/-5% helps stabilize die-cut depth, lamination pressure, and repeat converting quality.
- Coating-side identification helps operators choose the correct surface for ink anchorage, bonding, or protective overlay use.
How does controlled haze improve readability on clear matte PET film?
Controlled haze matters because a transparent matte film must reduce glare without making graphics look foggy. A managed coating softens reflection from lamps or ambient light, while the clear polyester base keeps colors, symbols, barcodes, and window areas visible. For many overlay and label projects, haze around 8%-35% and light transmission around 80%-90% provide a useful starting range. Haze and gloss should be checked with printing method, viewing distance, ink color, and final lamination structure.
TDS
Item | Typical Value |
Product Type | Clear Matte Coated PET Film |
Base Film | Clear polyester PET film |
Coating Structure | Controlled matte coating on one side or both sides |
Thickness Range | 25 um-250 um |
Thickness Tolerance | +/-5% typical factory test range |
Roll Width | 300 mm-1600 mm, slit width customizable |
Haze | 8%-35%, adjustable by matte level |
Light Transmission | 80%-90% typical reference value |
Gloss | 10-45 GU at 60 deg, matte level dependent |
Surface Tension | >=42 dyne/cm after treatment |
Die-Cut Edge Observation | Clean edge, low burr, sample confirmation required |
Supply Form | Jumbo roll, slit roll, or sheeted material |
Production Line
Applications
- Printed control overlays for instrument panels, HMI surfaces, equipment faceplates, and machine interfaces.
- Rating labels, serial labels, warning labels, barcode labels, and durable identification tags.
- Nameplates and graphic layers needing a transparent low-reflection finish over printed information.
- Die-cut sections with viewing windows, button openings, connector holes, and shaped panel designs.
- Printable matte PET film for silk screen, UV ink, flexo, and digital printing sample trials.
- Lamination use for printed graphic protection, label finishing, and clear matte overlay layers.
What should be checked before die-cutting clear matte coated PET film for labels and overlay parts?
Before die-cutting clear matte coated PET film, converters should confirm film thickness, coating side, roll flatness, surface treatment, and edge quality after cutting. Overlay panels may include viewing windows, button openings, connector holes, or shaped graphic sections, so the material needs to stay dimensionally stable through slitting, printing, lamination, and die-cut processing. For label and graphic applications, the matte surface should be tested for ink anchorage or bonding, and the finished edge should be checked for burrs, lifting, or coating damage.
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FAQ
Is this film opaque or transparent?
It is transparent. The clear PET base reduces glare while keeping covered information visible.
Can the matte level be adjusted?
Yes. Haze and gloss can be adjusted for overlay, label, printing, or lamination use.
Is this film suitable for printing?
Yes. Treated surfaces can support silk screen printing, UV ink, flexo, or other methods after ink adhesion testing.
Can it be used for die-cut overlay parts?
Yes. It is suitable for die-cut labels, graphic parts, viewing windows, button openings, and panel components when cutting conditions are confirmed.
