General Formulations 201 Matte White Vinyl – Permanent

Matte White Vinyl – General Formulations 201 Matte White Vinyl with Clear Permanent Adhesive

Matte white vinyl GF 201 is a 3.4 mil polymeric matte white calendered vinyl engineered for durable interior and exterior signage. It features a clear permanent acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive laminated to a 90 lb layflat liner. This construction delivers strong long-term adhesion, consistent print quality, and stable handling across a wide range of production environments.

Why Choose This Matte White Vinyl

GF 201 is built for applications that require durability, clean print results, and permanent adhesion.

• Permanent Adhesion: Clear acrylic adhesive forms a long-lasting bond on common signage substrates
• Matte White Finish: Reduces glare and improves readability under bright lighting
• Production Ready: 90 lb layflat liner supports smooth feeding and large-format applications
• Wide Ink Compatibility: Designed for solvent, eco-solvent, latex, and UV curable inks
• Long-Term Performance: Rated for up to five years of outdoor durability

Applications

• General Signage: Long-term interior and exterior graphics
• POP and Indoor Signage: Retail displays and promotional messaging
• Decals: Permanent branding and identification
• Die-Cut Letters: Flat surface lettering and graphics
• Nameplates: Durable informational and branding plates

Key Features

• Film Construction: 3.4 mil polymeric matte white calendered vinyl
• Adhesive System: Clear permanent acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive
• Finish: Matte white
• Liner: 90 lb white PE-coated kraft layflat liner
• Outdoor Durability: Up to 5 years

Ink Compatibility

• Solvent
• Eco-Solvent
• Latex
• UV Curable
• Screen
• Offset UV Curable

Specifications

• Product Name: GF 201
• Film Type: White polymeric vinyl
• Film Thickness: 3.4 mil (86 μm ±10%)
• Film Weight: 120 gsm
• Finish / Gloss (60°): < 20 (matte)
• Opacity: 93%
• Tensile Strength:
  • MD: > 3000 lbs/in
  • CD: > 2600 lbs/in
• Elongation:
  • MD: > 90%
  • CD: > 150%
• Dimensional Stability (FTM 14):
• MD: < 1.00 mm
• CD: < 0.50 mm

Adhesive Specifications

• Adhesive Type: Emulsion acrylic
• Adhesive Thickness: 0.8–1.0 mil (20–25 μm)
• Adhesive Color: Clear
• Peel Strength on Stainless Steel:
  • 15 minutes: 3.0 lbs/in (13 N/25 mm)
  • 24 hours: 4.0 lbs/in (18 N/25 mm)

Liner Specifications

• Liner Weight: 90 lb (145 gsm)
• Liner Type: White 2-sided PE-coated kraft
• Liner Thickness: 6.7 mil (170 μm)
• Release Force @ 300 in/min: 50–80 g/2 in

Performance Guidance

• Minimum Application Temperature: > +40 °F
• Service Temperature Range: -40 °F to 180 °F
• Shelf Life: 1 year (stored properly)
• Storage Conditions: 70 °F / 50% relative humidity
• Outdoor Durability: Up to 5 years

FAQ

What applications is this vinyl intended for?
GF 201 supports interior and exterior signage, decals, nameplates, die-cut letters, and point-of-purchase displays.

Can this vinyl be removed?
This product uses a permanent adhesive and does not remove cleanly. Any adhesive residue can be removed using standard adhesive removers.

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