
The Cost of Excellence: Why Acrylic Displays Cost A Lot More
It’s a question that surfaces frequently in the minds of retailers, designers, and curators: “Why are acrylic display screens so expensive?”
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It’s a question that surfaces frequently in the minds of retailers, designers, and curators: “Why are acrylic display screens so expensive?”

A box is rarely just a box. In the world of high-end retail, museum exhibition, or personal collecting, a container is a frame, a stage, and a guardian. It must present its contents with flawless clarity while simultaneously protecting them from the outside world.

From the sleek, protective cover of a smartphone to the immense, crystal-clear panels of a public aquarium, acrylic is a ubiquitous and transformative material.

Often known by trade names like Plexiglas or Perspex, acrylic (specifically, Poly(methyl methacrylate) or PMMA) is not merely a “plastic” alternative to glass.
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