A brief overview of what acrylic sheets are.

　　The term "acrylic" may sound unfamiliar, as it is a relatively new word that has only emerged in mainland China within the past couple of years. By 2002, it had gradually begun to gain recognition among a small number of professionals in industries such as advertising, furniture manufacturing, and crafts. "Acrylic" is an anglicized transliteration of the original term, derived from the English word "ACRYLIC," which refers to a type of chemical material. Chemically known as "PMMA," it belongs to the acrylic family and is commonly referred to as "specially treated organic glass." In various application sectors, its raw materials typically appear in the form of granules, sheets, or tubes. 
　　
　　Acrylic Sheet and Organic Glass 
　　
　　"Organic glass" originates from the English term "Organic Glass." In recent years, in certain regions, all transparent plastic sheets have come to be collectively referred to as organic glass. However, this is actually a misconception. Acrylic specifically refers to pure polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) material, and PMMA sheets are accurately called acrylic sheets. 
　　
　　Characteristics and Advantages of Acrylic Sheets 
　　
　　Acrylic boasts high transparency, with a light transmittance rate of up to 92%, earning it the reputation of "plastic crystal." It also exhibits exceptional weather resistance—particularly when used outdoors—making it stand out among other plastics. Additionally, acrylic combines excellent surface hardness and glossiness while offering outstanding versatility in processing, allowing it to be molded into a wide variety of shapes and products. Furthermore, the material comes in an extensive range of colors (including semi-transparent options), and one of its unique features is that even thick sheets can maintain remarkable transparency. 
　　
　　The History of Acrylic 
　　
　　Acrylic, commonly known as specially treated organic glass, has a research and development history spanning over a century. The polymerization of acrylic acid was first discovered in 1872, while the polymerization properties of methacrylic acid became widely recognized by 1880. In 1901, researchers successfully developed a synthesis method for poly(methyl acrylate), laying the groundwork for its industrial production. By 1927, attempts were made to apply this synthetic process on an industrial scale. Finally, in 1937, the successful development of industrial-scale manufacturing techniques for methyl methacrylate marked the transition toward large-scale production. During World War II, acrylic's exceptional strength, toughness, and outstanding light transmission properties led to its initial application in aircraft windshields and tank driver's visors. Then, in 1948, the world's first acrylic bathtub was introduced, marking a significant milestone in the widespread adoption of acrylic materials across various industries. 
　　
　　Applications of acrylic 
　　
　　PMMA boasts advantages such as being lightweight, cost-effective, and easy to mold. Its molding methods include casting, injection molding, machining, and thermoforming. Among these, injection molding stands out for its ability to enable mass production with a straightforward process and low manufacturing costs. As a result, PMMA is increasingly being applied across various industries—currently, it is widely used in instrument and meter components, automotive headlights, optical lenses, transparent pipes, and more. 
　　
　　Haiyan Huashuate Plastic & Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd. was established in 1998 and is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the research, development, production, and sales of innovative acrylic sheets and reinforced acrylic plastic building materials. The company is a professional manufacturer of acrylic panels and has been recognized as one of Zhejiang Province's Top 100 Enterprises with the Greatest Growth Potential, as well as a Zhejiang Provincial Industrial and Commercial Enterprise Credit AAA unit known for its commitment to contract compliance and trustworthy business practices. The company’s main product lines include acrylic sheets, engineering-grade acrylic panels, acrylic soundproofing panels, plastic profiled materials, polycarbonate (PC) sheets, and acrylic sound-insulation panels.