Ritrama self-adhesive films: Adhesive film for any surface

Whether for indoor or outdoor use, for commercial purposes or simply as decoration – adhesive films have been hugely popular for several years now. This is due not least to their versatility. As well as being suitable for large-scale application onto a wide variety of surfaces, self-adhesive films are also ideal for use with a cutting plotter. It’s no coincidence that self-adhesive films are also known as ‘plotter film’. At YOW!, you’ll always find a wide selection of self-adhesive films from leading manufacturers. In this blog post, we’ll introduce you to the four main ranges of self-adhesive films from Ritrama. Depending on the model, these differ in terms of durability, flexibility and price, making them suitable for almost any application and any budget!

We’ll start with Ritrama’s standard adhesive films. These are what are known as monomeric PVC films. They are manufactured from blocks of plastic and rolled in a calender until they reach a film thickness of 70 µm. As monomeric PVC film consists of uncross-linked molecular chains, it is not UV-stabilised. Consequently, its outdoor lifespan when exposed to sunlight is limited to around three years. Due to the way it is manufactured, it is also rather inflexible and is therefore less suitable for application on uneven surfaces. However, if you’re looking for a self-adhesive film for furniture, the Ritrama Standard adhesive film is the perfect choice. Indoors, it retains its appearance well for many years and is incredibly easy to apply to cupboards, tables and kitchen fronts.

The YOW! online shop stocks monomeric self-adhesive films in two variants. The Ritrama L100 Standard Gloss is guaranteed to meet all your needs, as it offers a choice of 33 colours, including a transparent self-adhesive film and films with a metallic finish. Ritrama M300 standard matt is available in as many as 34 colours. Both models impress with their ‘Made in Europe’ quality and excellent resistance to all environmental factors, such as seawater, oil and petrol. This makes them ideal for exhibition stand construction, advertising hoardings and shop windows. The only difference lies in the adhesive used. In the Ritrama L100, this is a permanent acrylic-based adhesive, which creates the glossy finish. The matt surface of the Ritrama M300 is achieved using a removable acrylate adhesive.

Ritrama Klebefolie pro features an improved molecular structure thanks to its polymer base. As this consists of long, cross-linked molecular chains, it offers excellent UV resistance and is therefore suitable for long-term outdoor use of around five years. This high-quality adhesive film is also highly flexible and dimensionally stable, making it the top choice for application on uneven surfaces. Polymer adhesive film can be easily worked into small recesses, and applying it to corners and curves is no problem at all. Even environmental factors such as moisture, oil and hydrocarbons cannot damage this film. This makes it the first choice for advertising hoardings, company signs and vehicle graphics. At YOW!, you’ll find polymeric self-adhesive films in the Ritrama O400 pro product range in more than 50 different glossy colours, including 9 different shades of blue and three different metallic finishes. It is available from as little as one running metre, in a choice of widths: 31.5 cm, 63 cm or 126 cm.

Much like Ritrama Klebefolie pro, Castfolie is also a polymeric PVC film. However, it is not rolled but cast. During the manufacturing process, liquid plastic is spread directly onto the silicone paper, to which the actual adhesive film will later adhere. This gives the cast film very high adhesive strength and elasticity. Thanks to this ‘stretch effect’, cast films can even be applied to curved and contoured surfaces, making them ideal for full-wrap applications on cars. It also makes lettering on lorries, boats and motorbikes a breeze. The Ritrama cast adhesive film is available in 40 different colours. Whilst durability may vary depending on the colour, it is always between seven and ten years for outdoor use.

Ritrama self-adhesive films are available in a range of colours and sizes, and can be ordered from as little as one running metre. Depending on the product range, you can get the self-adhesive film from as little as €3.69. Do you find the standard self-adhesive films a bit too plain and are you looking for something really special? Then why not take a look at our frosted glass film and blackboard film – from Ritrama, of course!