Material Guide
SMOOTH CLEAR
The Industry Standard
Crystal clear separation, flexible smooth PVC strip for a variety of custom applications, indoor or outdoor from -10° to 150° F. Versatile and economical for a wide range of applications.
RIBBED CLEAR
Heavy-Duty Industrial Traffic
Tough PVC material reduces scratching from loads, preventing wear of the PVC strip and increasing PVC strip lifespan. Perfect for Forklift & Machine traffic in environments from -10° to 150°.
LOW TEMP CLEAR
Walk-In Freezer PVC Strips
Crystal clear and specialized low temp PVC formulation, ideal for restaurants, food service and food storage applications where there is a pedestrian traffic and temperatures down to -40°F.
ANTI INSECT
Bug Repelling PVC
Our exclusive Anti-Insect formulation repels flying insects with Citronella and prevents infiltration of the facility. Yellow color inhibits insect’s ability to detect light behind curtain.
ANTI STATIC
PVC for Dust & Static
Specially formulated PVC strip material for static-sensitive or high-dust applications. For data centers, clean rooms, manufacturing facilities, and areas with flammable materials.
BLACK OPAQE
PVC Privacy Curtain
Flexible, opaque black plastic strip material totally restricts the view between areas while maintaining workflow. Perfect for conveyor belt openings to prevent visual access.
WELDING AMBER
Welding Safety PVC
Safely section off space and protect workers from welding hazards by blocking UV rays and providing a barrier against sparks, operating temperatures between 0° to 150° F
Which PVC strip curtain material do I need?
Choose by temperature first, then by hazard. Smooth clear PVC handles most openings from −10°F to 150°F. Below freezing, use low temp clear down to −40°F. For forklift traffic choose ribbed, and for welding bays choose amber, which blocks UV and stops sparks.
| Material | Best for | Temperature range | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smooth Clear | General-purpose openings, indoor or outdoor | −10°F to 150°F | The industry standard. Crystal clear separation in a flexible smooth PVC strip — versatile and economical across a wide range of applications. |
| Ribbed Clear | Forklift and machine traffic | −10°F to 150°F | Tough ribbed PVC reduces scratching from loads, preventing wear and increasing the lifespan of the strip. |
| Low Temp Clear | Walk-in freezers, restaurants and food storage | Down to −40°F | A specialized low temperature formulation that stays flexible where standard PVC stiffens. Built for pedestrian traffic in cold storage. |
| Anti-Insect | Doorways where flying insects get in | Not published | An exclusive citronella formulation repels flying insects. The yellow color inhibits an insect's ability to detect light behind the curtain. |
| Anti-Static | Data centers, clean rooms, flammable materials | Not published | Specially formulated for static-sensitive or high-dust environments, including manufacturing facilities and areas holding flammable materials. |
| Black Opaque | Conveyor openings and privacy screening | Not published | Flexible opaque black strip that totally restricts the view between areas while maintaining workflow. |
| Welding Amber | Welding bays and cutting stations | 0°F to 150°F | Sections off space and protects workers from welding hazards by blocking UV rays and providing a barrier against sparks. |
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Common questions about strip curtain material
Last updated: 28 August 2026
What PVC strip curtain material do I need for a walk-in freezer?
Low temp clear PVC. It uses a specialized formulation that stays flexible down to −40°F, where standard PVC stiffens. It is built for pedestrian traffic in restaurants, food service and food storage. Pair it with 6″ strips at 100% overlap for a full freezer seal.
Which strip curtain material handles forklift traffic?
Ribbed clear PVC. The ribs take abrasion from loads instead of the strip face, which reduces scratching and increases the lifespan of the strip in forklift and machine traffic. It runs from −10°F to 150°F. For large openings, 12″ strips at 67% overlap suit machinery best.
What temperature can PVC strip curtains handle?
Standard smooth and ribbed clear PVC run from −10°F to 150°F, which covers most indoor and outdoor openings. Low temp clear extends down to −40°F for freezer use. Welding amber is rated 0°F to 150°F. Choose by your coldest working temperature first, then by hazard.
Which strip curtain material is used for welding bays?
Welding amber PVC. It safely sections off space and protects workers from welding hazards by blocking UV rays and providing a barrier against sparks. Its operating range is 0°F to 150°F. Use it around welding bays and cutting stations where you need separation without a solid wall.
Do strip curtains keep insects out?
Anti-insect PVC is formulated with citronella to repel flying insects and prevent them infiltrating the facility. The yellow color also inhibits an insect's ability to detect light behind the curtain, so the opening attracts fewer insects in the first place.
Do I need anti-static strip curtains for a data center?
Anti-static PVC is formulated for static-sensitive or high-dust environments, including data centers, clean rooms and manufacturing facilities. It is also specified for areas holding flammable materials. If your concern is static discharge or airborne dust rather than temperature, this is the material to choose.
Which strip curtain material blocks the view between areas?
Black opaque PVC. It totally restricts the view between two areas while staying flexible enough to maintain workflow, which makes it a common choice for conveyor belt openings where you need to prevent visual access without stopping product moving through.
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