Mitlee Plastics

Mitlee Plastics: cut-to-size acrylic for professionals and hobbyists

Mitlee Plastics is a British supplier specialising in the sale of acrylic sheets, with a cut-to-size service and delivery throughout the UK. The company presents itself as an accessible option for professionals and hobbyists, and supports its activity with previous experience in the custom signage industry.

Sheet and format catalogue

The catalogue includes full-size acrylic sheets, with standard dimensions of 2440 x 1220 mm (8x4 ft) and large formats up to 3050 x 2050 mm. Clear, gloss black, opal, silver and mirrored finishes are offered. Sheets can be purchased in thicknesses of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 mm, and pre-cut sizes and CNC router-ready panels are also available.

Featured products include gloss black cast acrylic sheet, clear acrylic sheet, opal white, silver mirrored and pre-cut CNC cast clear acrylic sheets. Perspex® brand sheets are also sold, in clear, black 962, opal and frost versions.

Cut-to-size service and lead times

The main service allows you to enter exact dimensions (width, height and thickness) to get an instant price. The company states that cutting and shipping can be done in as little as 2 days. Full 2440 x 1220 mm sheets are available from £85, and large format 3050 x 2050 mm sheets are also offered. Free collection is available from their Wokingham unit, usually ready in 1 or 2 working days.

Standard delivery takes 3 to 5 working days, while express services reduce the lead time to 1 or 3 working days. The company also offers trade prices and wholesale.

Accessories and add-ons

Alongside the sheets, Mitlee Plastics sells accessories such as fixings and adhesives to complete its customers' projects.

Materials: cast acrylic vs extruded and glass

The company explains the advantages of cast acrylic over extruded, highlighting its greater optical clarity, better surface finish, greater resistance to scratches and chemicals, greater dimensional stability and resistance to deformation, as well as a higher melting point. According to the website information, cast acrylic machines and laser engraves better, as it produces cleaner edges, and can be manufactured in a wide variety of colours, thicknesses and finishes.

Compared to glass, cast acrylic offers greater impact resistance (up to 17 times more than standard glass of the same thickness), breaks into large blunt-edged pieces rather than sharp shards, is more flexible, lighter and easier to handle, transport and install. It also transmits light better (up to 93% in clear acrylic, compared to 80-90% for standard glass), does not have the greenish tint of glass, has low thermal conductivity and does not yellow or become brittle with prolonged sun exposure.

Common uses of cast acrylic

The company notes that cast acrylic is a strong and clear material with multiple applications, known for its durability, optical clarity and chemical resistance. Among the uses it mentions are outdoor signs.

Cancellation, returns and warranty policy

Orders can be cancelled or modified by contacting the company as soon as possible and quoting the order number. If the order has already been processed and delivered, the customer must return the products at their own expense in their original condition. Cut-to-size or custom shape orders cannot be cancelled or modified once placed.

In the case of defective or incorrect products, the company offers a refund or exchange if contacted within 14 days. It is recommended to keep the protective film on the plastic and not use it. The cost of return is borne by the customer, who remains responsible for the material until it is received at Mitlee Plastics' premises.

Customer reviews

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