Thermoforming Material Selector: Find Your Perfect Material in 60 Seconds

Choose the right thermoforming material in 60 seconds. Answer 6 quick questions about your application, and we’ll recommend the top 3 materials based on our 29 years of manufacturing data. No more guessing between ABS, PC, PETG, PP, HDPE, PMMA, or HIPS.

Why Material Selection Matters

Choosing the wrong thermoforming material can cost you 20-40% more in production costs, lead to field failures, or require mid-project reformulation. This selector uses the same decision framework our engineers use when reviewing customer RFQs — distilled into 6 questions.

Our 7 Primary Thermoforming Materials

Material	Best For	Cost
ABS	Automotive interior, electronics, general	$$
HIPS	Retail displays, single-use packaging	$
PETG	Medical packaging, food contact, clear retail	$$$
Polycarbonate (PC)	Machine guards, skylights, UL94 V-0 applications	$$$$
PP (Polypropylene)	Chemical equipment, food trays, medical	$$
HDPE	Outdoor equipment, agricultural, chemical	$$
PMMA (Acrylic)	Premium displays, lighting, signage	$$$

Need Expert Guidance?

This selector gives you 3 strong starting options. For regulated applications (medical ISO 13485, automotive IATF 16949, aerospace FAR 25.853) or when specifications are tight, contact our engineering team for a detailed material consultation. We’ve helped 500+ OEMs choose the right material since 1997.