Embossed Matt Transparent PVC Sheet

Embossed Matte Transparent PVC Sheet

HSQY manufactures embossed matte transparent PVC sheets and rolls for book covers, stationery products, folding boxes, packaging sleeves, decorative panels, lampshades, templates and customized plastic products.

The material combines a transparent or translucent PVC base with a matte, frosted or embossed surface that reduces glare and creates a distinctive visual and tactile finish.

The main thin-gauge product range is approximately 0.05mm to 0.5mm. These specifications can be supplied in rolls or converted into sheets for printing, folding, die cutting, sewing, binding and packaging production.

Thicker customized PVC sheets up to approximately 3mm may be available, subject to the required embossing pattern, width, rigidity, flatness and production method.

Common production widths include 500mm, 720mm, 920mm, 1000mm and 1220mm. Selected wide-roll specifications up to approximately 1828mm can be discussed after confirming the thickness, texture and production line.

Natural transparent, blue-tinted transparent, translucent white, black and customized colored PVC products are available with fine matte, heavy frosted, leather, twill, geometric and application-specific embossed patterns.

The hardness can be adjusted according to the finished product. Thin film may remain flexible even when produced from a rigid or semi-rigid PVC formulation.

Optional printing, anti-static, anti-blocking, impact-modified, UV-stabilized and flame-retardant grades are available subject to the exact formulation, thickness, color and required test standard.

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Embossed Matte Transparent PVC Sheet

What Is an Embossed Matte PVC Sheet?

An embossed matte PVC sheet is a polyvinyl chloride film or sheet with a mechanically produced surface pattern, a low-gloss finish or a combination of both.

The embossed surface may imitate leather, fabric, twill, sand, geometric grids, fine lines or another decorative texture.

A matte surface reduces strong reflections, while a deeper embossed structure provides a more visible and tactile pattern.

Because the surface scatters light, embossed transparent PVC normally appears translucent or semi-transparent rather than optically clear.

The final appearance depends on thickness, resin clarity, stabilizer, pigment, surface depth, gloss, viewing distance and lighting conditions.

Matte, Frosted and Embossed PVC Differences

Embossed Matte PVC Sheet Specifications

Final specifications should identify the nominal thickness, tolerance, width, roll length, roll weight, hardness, color, transparency, embossing pattern and intended processing method.

PVC Thickness Selection Guide

Custom PVC Embossing Patterns

• Fine matte or sand texture.

• Leather-grain embossing.

• Fabric and twill patterns.

• Diamond and geometric grids.

• Linear and cross-line textures.

• Coarse frosted patterns.

• Fine decorative dots.

• One-side or two-side embossing.

• Customer-approved custom texture.

Custom embossing may require a dedicated roller, minimum production quantity and pattern-development charge.

Customers should approve a physical texture sample because photographs and digital screens cannot fully represent gloss, depth, translucency and tactile feel.

Printing Embossed Matte PVC

Embossed PVC can be printed, but the texture influences ink coverage, dot reproduction, gloss and adhesion.

Deep textures may require more ink or a printing method capable of transferring ink into recessed areas.

Folding, Cutting and Converting

• Use sharp slitters, guillotines, rotary cutters and steel-rule dies.

• Confirm tool clearance to reduce burrs, edge whitening and cracking.

• Control score depth and bend radius for folding-box production.

• Test the grain or machine direction before repeated folding.

• Evaluate sewing, riveting, eyelets and mechanical fastening for stationery products.

• Use adhesives and inks specifically compatible with the selected PVC formulation.

• Validate welding performance when the product requires heat, ultrasonic or high-frequency joining.

• Provide suitable ventilation during heating, printing, welding and bonding.

Applications of Embossed Matte PVC Sheets

• Book covers: Protective and decorative covers for schoolbooks, notebooks and albums.

• Stationery: Binders, folders, document wallets, dividers and menu covers.

• Folding boxes: Textured packaging for cosmetics, gifts, clothing and consumer products.

• Packaging sleeves: Semi-transparent sleeves, windows and decorative wraps.

• Thermoformed products: Shaped trays, inserts and covers using a suitable forming grade.

• Lampshades: Decorative translucent panels using a validated optical, thermal and flame-retardant grade.

• Cards and overlays: Selected decorative or protective layers after printing and lamination tests.

• Promotional products: Printed covers, tags, displays and branded accessories.

• Decorative panels: Textured inserts and surface layers for interior products.

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PVC Sheet for Book Covers and Stationery

Embossed PVC is widely used for binder covers, notebook covers, document wallets, menu covers, dividers and reusable stationery products.

Important purchasing parameters include hardness, thickness, fold resistance, odor, color migration, abrasion resistance, printing adhesion and embossing consistency.

Soft or semi-rigid formulations may be selected for sewn covers and flexible pockets, while higher-hardness material is better suited to rigid folders, dividers and flat covers.

For school and office products, customers should also define restricted-substance, odor and skin-contact requirements for the target market.

PVC Sheet for Folding Boxes

Thin embossed or matte PVC can be printed, die cut, scored and folded into decorative packaging boxes and sleeves.

Deep embossing may reduce the clarity of the finished package and affect ink coverage, adhesive contact and crease definition.

Folding-box trials should evaluate sheet feeding, static, printing registration, die-cut accuracy, fold whitening, edge cracking, adhesive clarity and box squareness.

Thermoforming Embossed PVC Sheet

Selected embossed PVC grades can be vacuum formed or pressure formed into shallow trays, covers and decorative components.

Heat and stretching may reduce, distort or redistribute the original embossing pattern.

The forming process should evaluate sheet temperature, mold temperature, draw ratio, cavity depth, texture retention, transparency, wall distribution and post-forming shrinkage.

PVC is sensitive to excessive heat, so heating time and temperature should be controlled to reduce yellowing, odor and degradation.

Matte PVC Sheet for Lampshades

Matte and frosted PVC can provide a decorative light-diffusing effect in selected lampshade and lighting applications.

A suitable lampshade grade should be selected according to light transmission, haze, color, lamp type, distance from the light source and maximum operating temperature.

Flame-retardant requirements must be confirmed using the exact material, thickness, color and test method.

The material should not contact a hot lamp or component unless the complete fixture has been thermally tested.

Card and Lamination Applications

PVC is commonly used in card production, but card-core sheets, printing sheets, overlay films and decorative embossed sheets are different products.

A deeply embossed surface may not be suitable for printing, lamination, chip installation or precision card punching.

Buyers should specify whether the product is intended as a printable core, overlay, decorative outer layer, playing-card sheet or another card component.

UV, Flame-Retardant and Anti-Static Grades

Optional grades can change transparency, color, hardness, printing, folding and recycling behavior and should be tested separately.

Chemical and Moisture Resistance

PVC has low water absorption and can resist normal humidity, splashes and many water-based cleaning products.

A finished book cover, box or folder is not automatically waterproof because seams, holes, stitches and openings may allow water entry.

Chemical compatibility depends on the chemical, concentration, temperature, contact time, mechanical stress and PVC formulation.

Customers should test oils, solvents, cleaners, adhesives, inks and other chemicals under actual use conditions.

Recommended Quality-Control Tests

• PVC resin and formulation verification.

• Thickness and thickness tolerance.

• Roll width, roll length, roll weight and core size.

• Winding tension, telescoping and edge alignment.

• Hardness and flexibility.

• Transparency, light transmission and haze.

• Gloss level and surface roughness.

• Embossing depth, pattern repeat and pattern consistency.

• Color and batch-to-batch color difference.

• Black spots, gels, bubbles, scratches and contamination.

• Tensile strength, elongation and tear resistance.

• Fold resistance, whitening and edge cracking.

• Die-cutting, punching and scoring performance.

• Printing adhesion, curing and abrasion resistance.

• Ink migration and blocking where applicable.

• Adhesive compatibility and peel strength.

• Sewing, welding or lamination performance where required.

• Thermoforming and embossing-retention testing.

• Surface resistance for anti-static grades.

• Weathering tests for UV-stabilized grades.

• Flammability tests for flame-retardant grades.

• Packing and pallet inspection.

Custom Embossed PVC Sheet Options

• Thin gauges from approximately 0.05mm to 0.5mm.

• Selected thicker sheets up to approximately 3mm.

• Common widths from 500mm to 1220mm.

• Selected extra-wide specifications up to approximately 1828mm.

• Master rolls, slit rolls, sheets and cut pieces.

• Rigid, semi-rigid and customized hardness.

• Natural transparent, blue-tinted and translucent products.

• White, black and customized colors.

• Fine matte, frosted, leather, twill and geometric textures.

• One-side and two-side embossing.

• Printing and folding-box grades.

• Anti-static and anti-blocking formulations.

• UV-stabilized and impact-modified grades.

• Flame-retardant grades subject to testing.

• Customized labels, cartons, rolls and pallet packing.

Information Required for a PVC Sheet Quote

• Required thickness and tolerance.

• Required width, roll length and roll weight.

• Core diameter and winding direction.

• Required hardness or approved reference sample.

• Transparent, translucent or opaque appearance.

• Required color or Pantone reference.

• Embossing pattern and texture depth.

• One-side or two-side embossing.

• Required gloss and haze.

• Printing method, ink and curing process.

• Cutting, folding, sewing, welding or lamination method.

• Indoor or outdoor application.

• Anti-static, anti-blocking, UV, impact or flame-retardant requirements.

• Required test reports and restricted-substance documentation.

• Initial order quantity and estimated annual demand.

• Packing, destination port and required delivery date.

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Embossed Matte PVC Sheet Data Sheet

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Packaging and Delivery

Sample packing: A4 sheets and small texture samples can be packed in protective PP or PE bags and rigid cartons.

Roll packing: A reference roll weight is approximately 25kg or more, wrapped with PE film, kraft paper or another agreed protective material.

Core protection: Paper cores and roll ends can be protected to reduce crushing, edge damage and deformation.

Pallet packing: Approximately 500-2000kg can be loaded on a plywood or fumigation-free pallet according to roll dimensions and handling limits.

Container loading: A reference loading quantity is approximately 20 tons, subject to pallet design, product dimensions and legal weight restrictions.

Storage: Store PVC rolls indoors in a clean, dry and ventilated location away from direct sunlight, excessive heat and heavy stacking pressure.

Delivery terms: EXW, FOB, CNF, CIF and other agreed Incoterms are available.

Lead time: Standard production generally requires approximately 10-14 working days after specification, sample, payment and packing confirmation.

Certificates and Compliance Documents

Available documents may include technical data sheets, safety data sheets, restricted-substance reports, physical-property reports and quality-management certificates.

SGS should be described according to the exact test performed and should not be presented as a universal product certification.

ISO 9001 relates to the manufacturer's quality-management system and does not independently establish UV resistance, durability, flammability or product performance.

ISO 9001:2008 is withdrawn. The current certificate version, certificate holder, manufacturing address, certification scope and validity period should be verified before publication.

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Why Choose HSQY as Your Embossed PVC Supplier?

• Embossed, matte, frosted and customized PVC surfaces.

• Thin-gauge PVC rolls from approximately 0.05mm to 0.5mm.

• Selected thicker customized sheets.

• Transparent, translucent, white, black and custom-colored products.

• Rigid, semi-rigid and customized hardness.

• Printing, folding, stationery and packaging grades.

• Custom widths, roll weights and core sizes.

• Samples for texture, printing, folding and processing tests.

• Custom labels, cartons, rolls and pallet packaging.

• International B2B production and delivery support.

Before bulk production, HSQY recommends testing the selected material using the customer's actual printing ink, die-cutting tools, folding equipment, adhesive, welding process and finished-product construction.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Embossed Matte PVC Sheets

What is an embossed matte transparent PVC sheet?

It is a transparent or translucent PVC film or sheet with a low-gloss finish, an embossed texture or both.

Is embossed PVC completely transparent?

Embossing and matte surfaces scatter light, so the material normally appears semi-transparent or translucent rather than optically clear.

What is the difference between matte and frosted PVC?

Matte PVC generally has a finer low-gloss surface, while frosted PVC normally provides stronger haze and light diffusion.

What is the difference between matte and embossed PVC?

Matte describes the gloss level, while embossed describes a visible and tactile surface pattern. One product can have both properties.

What thicknesses are available?

The main thin-gauge range is approximately 0.05mm to 0.5mm. Selected thicker sheets up to approximately 3mm require separate confirmation.

What widths can HSQY produce?

Common widths include 500mm, 720mm, 920mm, 1000mm and 1220mm. Selected widths up to approximately 1828mm may be available.

Is the material rigid or flexible?

It can be rigid, semi-rigid or flexible depending on the formulation and thickness. Thin gauges remain easier to bend.

What embossing patterns are available?

Available patterns may include fine matte, leather, twill, sand, lines, dots, grids and customized decorative textures.

Can a custom embossing pattern be developed?

Yes. A custom pattern may require a dedicated embossing roller, development charge, approved sample and minimum production quantity.

Can embossed PVC be printed?

Yes. Suitable grades can be screen printed, UV offset printed, gravure printed, flexographically printed or digitally printed after testing.

Does embossing affect printing?

Yes. Deep textures can reduce fine-detail reproduction and may require a different ink deposit, printing pressure or process.

Can embossed PVC be folded?

Yes. The thickness, hardness, score depth, bend radius and material direction should be tested to reduce whitening and cracking.

Can it be used for book covers?

Yes. Embossed PVC is suitable for notebook covers, binder covers, album covers and other stationery products.

Can it be used for folding boxes?

Yes. Thin grades can be printed, die cut, scored, folded and bonded after box-structure and processing tests.

Can embossed PVC be thermoformed?

Selected formulations can be thermoformed, but heat and stretching may change the original surface pattern.

Is matte PVC suitable for lampshades?

It can be used in selected lampshade applications after light transmission, haze, temperature and flammability requirements are validated.

Can ordinary embossed PVC be used for SIM cards?

SIM-card and smart-card production normally requires dedicated printable, laminating and card-core materials. A decorative embossed surface must be tested separately.

Is embossed PVC waterproof?

The PVC material has low water absorption, but a finished cover, folder or box is not automatically waterproof at its seams and openings.

Is every embossed PVC sheet UV resistant?

No. Standard material is mainly intended for indoor use. Outdoor applications require a UV-stabilized grade and weathering validation.

Is embossed PVC fire retardant?

A flame-retardant grade can be supplied, but the classification must correspond to the exact formulation, thickness, color and test method.

Is anti-static embossed PVC available?

Yes. Anti-static formulations can be developed according to the required resistance range, test conditions and effective duration.

What is anti-blocking PVC?

Anti-blocking PVC is designed to reduce sticking between adjacent layers during winding, storage and automatic feeding.

What is the minimum order quantity?

The standard reference MOQ is approximately 1000kg. Custom colors, patterns and wide rolls may require approximately 3 tons.

Are free samples available?

Existing A4 sheets, color swatches and texture samples may be available. Courier charges and customized sample costs should be confirmed.

What is the production lead time?

Standard production generally requires approximately 10-14 working days after specifications, samples, payment and packing are confirmed.

What information is required for a quotation?

Provide the thickness, width, roll specifications, hardness, color, transparency, embossing pattern, processing method, quantity, packing and destination.

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About HSQY Plastic Group

HSQY Plastic Group supplies embossed PVC sheets, PVC binding covers, transparent PVC sheets, PVC printing sheets, PET sheets, PP sheets and customized plastic materials to international B2B customers.

HSQY supports stationery manufacturers, packaging converters, printing companies, book-cover producers, importers and distributors with material selection, texture samples, customized production, quality inspection and export packing.

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