Factors Affecting Gloss and Color of Decorative Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Films During Thermomechanical Deformation

Decorative polymer films are finding applications in processes that require forming at elevated temperatures and significant strain. In order to satisfy their function in these applications, the appearance of these films must remain unaltered or at least any changes must be predictable. This paper examines four different high gloss decorative films comprised of different materials in the layers of their construction. The films were uniaxially …