What would life be like if we couldn’t see ourselves in mirrors, if we based our interactions solely on what a person said and did, rather than what they looked like? Well, the beauty industry might be in trouble, as might the fashion industry. Plastic surgeons might be out of business, as might barbers and the shaving industry. Eating disorders might be much less prevalent than they are, too. And gyms? Well, there may not be five in every suburb.
Alas, we do have mirrors and they are used extensively throughout our lives. It would be a rare modern home indeed that didn’t have some form of mirror, and workplaces are not immune either. Mirrors even permeate our lives via lifts and public toilets.
Given that we do have mirrors wherever we turn, it makes sense to make them as safe as possible. That means using acrylic mirrors instead of glass mirrors.
How is Acrylic Mirror Different from Glass Mirrors?
Acrylic mirrors feature the same reflective surface that enables us to check how bad our five o’clock shadow is and if it’s morphed into designer stubble, or if our tie is in perfect position for the job interview we’re about to walk into, but they have many advantages over glass mirrors.
Acrylic mirror is made of acrylic sheet, also known as PMAA or Perspex, a type of thermoplastic. Acrylic mirror is made by applying a coating to the acrylic sheet, giving it a reflective quality that is on par with glass.
Acrylic mirror is much lighter and more impact resistant than glass, making it much safer, as it won’t break under a punch of anger.
Acrylic mirror can be heated to mould it to certain shapes, and doesn’t require a glassmaker to do it. It is also less resistant to shattering under vibration than glass is.
Plastic Warehouse Supplies Acrylic Mirror
Plastic Warehouse is a major supplier of plastic products, including acrylic mirror, throughout Australia. They were actually established to make plastic more available to everyday people, and sell retail quantities, direct to the public at wholesale prices.
Plastic Warehouse has offices in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. For more information, you can obtain an online quote with their easy-to-use website, order your acrylic mirror online, have it cut to your specifications and then have it delivered to your door, anywhere in Australia.