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- Polyethylene: Typically opaque or translucent. It is not as clear as acrylic, but some forms can be somewhat transparent.
- Acrylic: Known for its excellent optical clarity, it is highly transparent and often used as a glass substitute.
In summary, polyethylene is more flexible, impact-resistant, and cost-effective but lacks the optical clarity and UV resistance of acrylic, which is harder, more expensive, and better suited for transparent, outdoor, or high-temperature applications.
