Clear Vinyl - Flexa
Flexa Clear Vinyl is double polished for Crystal Clear viewing (54" & 72" Wide). $2.15/Yard (Save More On Full Rolls). Marine Grade UV Treated, Waterproof, Durable, Flexible, and Cuts Easily. Perfect for Flexible Windows, Porch Enclosures, Greenhouses, Boat/Auto Windows, Barriers, Table Coverings, and Doggy Doors. Clear Marine Vinyl is available in 4, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 30, 40, 60, and 80 Gauge Thickness. Use our thickness guide below to help you choose the best thickness for your project. Highest Quality at the Best Prices.
"By the yard" purchases will be a continuous roll up to the full roll length for the gauge specified.
Remove all packaging paper upon receiving your roll, this includes the brown paper used to re-roll your product. Failure to remove paper may cause damage to the vinyl.
99% of our clear vinyl has excellent clarity, sometimes during manufacturing when conditions are not ideal the vinyl can have slight blemishes and distortion and lines. This clear vinyl is segregated and sold as "Blemishes" with a steep discount. This is perfect for people who want to save money. It's also great for greenhouses, chicken coops, and doggy doors.
Need help to figure out how much clear vinyl you need for your project? Try our new Clear Vinyl Project Calculator.
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Length | 54" (Length x Width) | 72" (Length x Width) |
---|---|---|
1 Yard | 36"x54" | 36"x72" |
2 Yards | 72"x54" | 72"x72" |
3 Yards | 108"x54" | 108"x72" |
4 Yards | 144"x54" | 144"x72" |
5 Yards | 180"x54" | 180"x72" |
6 Yards | 216"x54" | 216"x72" |
7 Yards | 252"x54" | 252"x72" |
8 Yards | 288"x54" | 288"x72" |
9 Yards | 324"x54" | 324"x72" |
10 Yards | 360"x54" | 360"x72" |
11 Yards | 396"x54" | 396"x72" |
12 Yards | 432"x54" | 432"x72" |
13 Yards | 468"x54" | 468"x72" |
14 Yards | 504"x54" | 504"x72" |
15 Yards | 540"x54" | 540"x72" |
16 Yards | 576"x54" | 576"x72" |
17 Yards | 612"x54" | 612"x72" |
18 Yards | 648"x54" | 648"x72" |
19 Yards | 684"x54" | 684"x72" |
20 Yards | 720"x54" | 720"x72" |
Length | 54" (Length x Width) | 72" (Length x Width) |
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10 Gauge | 4320"(120 Yards) x 54" | 3600"(100 Yards) x 72" |
12 Gauge | 3600"(100 Yards) x 54" | Not Available |
16 Gauge | 2952"(82 Yards) x 54" | Not Available |
18 Gauge | 2160"(60 Yards) x 54" | Not Available |
20 Gauge | 2232"(62 Yards) x 54" | 1872"(52 Yards) x 72" |
30 Gauge | 792"(22 Yards) x 54" | 2232"(33 Yards) x 72" |
40 Gauge | 720"(20 Yards) x 54" | 900"(25 Yards) x 72" |
60 Gauge | 792"(22 Yards) x 54" | Not Available |
80 Gauge | 360"(10 Yards) x 54" | Not Available |
Thickness | Measurement | Uses |
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10 Gauge
(Thinnest)
Thickness of shower curtain
|
0.25mm (10 Mil) 0.01" (1/100) | This Clear Vinyl is often used in porch enclosures that need to be installed with spline. This is also used for barriers, table coverings, school bulletin board covers, shower curtains, furniture covers, art projects, tent windows, clear stadium bags, bag liners and purses. |
12 Gauge | 0.30mm (12 Mil) 0.012" (3/250) | This clear vinyl is slightly thicker than the 10 Gauge clear vinyl. It is also often used in porch enclosures that need to be installed with spline. This is also used for barriers, table coverings, school bulletin board covers, shower curtains, furniture covers, art projects, tent windows, clear stadium bags, bag liners and purses. |
16 Gauge
1/2 credit card thickness
|
0.40mm (16 Mil) 0.016" (2/125) | This has been a popular option for safety barriers. This is a cheaper option for windows and porch enclosures that need spline. This is a great option for greenhouses as well. It's a thinner product which makes it more pliable. It's also a little cheaper and lighter weight which makes it a good option for people with a tight budget. This is also used for barriers, table coverings, school bulletin board covers, shower curtains, furniture covers, art projects, tent windows, clear stadium bags, bag liners and purses. Good for stretching across greenhouse frame. |
18 Gauge | 0.45mm (18 Mil) 0.018" (9/500) | The clear 18 gauge sometimes feels like a lost middle child. It's less popular than the 16 Gauge and 20 Gauge. For people who want a product really close to a 20G this is fractionally thinner and is a little cheaper option for you. This is also used for barriers, table coverings, school bulletin board covers, shower curtains, furniture covers, art projects, tent windows, clear stadium bags, bag liners and purses. Good for stretching across greenhouse frame. |
20 Gauge
2/3 credit card thickness
|
0.50mm (20 Mil) 0.02" (1/50) | This Clear Vinyl is often used in porch enclosures that need to be installed with spline. This is also used for barriers (good for gym barriers), table coverings, school bulletin board covers, shower curtains, furniture covers, art projects, tent windows and purses. Good for stretching across greenhouse frame. |
30 Gauge
Thickness of credit card
|
0.75mm (30 Mil) 0.03" (3/100) | This clear vinyl's thickness is approximately the same thickness as a credit card. This is our top selling item for porch enclosures (stapled, grommets, screws/nails). It's also great for barriers, golf cart windows, RV camper tent windows, seat covers, and greenhouse coverings. Good for stapling or screwing into greenhouse frames. |
40 Gauge | 1.00mm (40 Mil) 0.04" (1/25) | This is one of our thickest and affordable vinyls. If you want to retain more heat in your porch this is perfect for you (stapled, grommets, screws/nails). It's also great for Barriers, Biminis, Marine enclosures, sail windows, dodgers, jeep/convertible windows, carpet/floor protection. This is our most popular option for boat marine enclosures. Good for stapling or screwing into greenhouse frames. |
60 Gauge
Thickness of penny
|
1.50mm (60 Mil) 0.06" (1/16) | The 60 Gauge is a very popular option for boat enclosures. It's thicker and more heavy duty. It's also used as barriers. Since it's thicker it's really good at making porch enclosures warmer. It's also great for Barriers, Biminis, Marine enclosures, sail windows, dodgers, jeep/convertible windows, carpet/floor protection. Good for stapling or screwing into frames. Good for table top protection pad cut to tabletop size (not for draping down). |
80 Gauge
(Thickest)
Thickness of door key
|
2.00mm (80 Mil) 0.08" (2/25) | The 80 Gauge is our thickest vinyl. Since it's also thicker it's really good at making porch enclosures warmer. It's also great for floor protection as it is heavier and lays flat better. This is also a popular option for Pet Doors. It's also great for Barriers, Biminis, Marine enclosures, sail windows, dodgers, jeep/convertible windows, carpet/floor protection. Good for stapling or screwing into greenhouse frames. Good for table top protection pad cut to tabletop size (not for draping down). Also used in heavy duty warehouse door flaps. |
PRODUCT | DOUBLE POLISHED EXTRUDED |
UV RESISTANT | 500 HOURS |
COLD CRACK | -40F (CFFA - 6A) |
SAFE FOR KIDS | CPSIA/REACH COMPLIANT (16 CFR 1303) |
PHR LEVEL | 44 PHR |
ROLL WIDTH | 54" and 72" |
PLASTICIZER | DOTP DIOCTYL TEREPHTHALATE |
How Do I Order Clear Marine Vinyl?
This item is sold by the linear yard or full roll. Select the product you need in the drop-down menu. Select "By The Yard" if you don't want a full roll. This will come in one continuous piece. It is sold as a linear yard. 1 yard would be 36" inches long by 54" or 72" wide which can also be seen in the product selected. 2 yards would be 72" long by 54" or 72" wide. etc. See the Length Guide for additional examples. If you want a full roll, select that option instead. You usually get a better discount on a full roll. Once you select the product change the "Quantity" to how many yards or rolls you need and add the items to your cart.
What is Clear Vinyl?
Clear Vinyl is 54" or 72" Wide and is Double Polished For Crystal Clear Viewing. Prices as low as $2.75 Per Yard. It's Easy to Cut and Sew and is Perfect for Windows, Porch Enclosures, Boat/Auto Windows, Barriers, Table Coverings and Much More. Comes in 10, 12, 16, 20, 30, 40, 60 and 80 Gauge thickness. It is a PVC plastic that is extruded out of a machine into different thicknesses or gauges. It is flexible, durable and highly transparent. Not all clear vinyl is created equal. Some clear vinyl can have distortion, waves and air bubbles. Some clear vinyl may be opaque and not be see through like a painter’s tarp commonly found at Home Depot. We pride ourselves on having some of the highest level of optically clarity clear vinyl in the marketplace. Our product is manufactured with a patent pending water bath technology that cools the product faster creating incredible visibility. It’s not perfect, but it’s really impressive.
What makes Clear Marine Vinyl different from Regular Vinyl?
Clear Vinyl can also have additional additives added to it to give it different properties. Things like color additives, UV stabilizers, Cold Crack stabilizers and Fire Retardant are only some of the many additives that can be used to make some clear vinyl’s different than regular vinyl’s.
What is Clear Vinyl Made Of?
There are also different types of plasticizers that can be used to make clear vinyl. These plasticizers are important to consider. Many of the plasticizers can contain lead and phthalates many which can be harmful. We make sure to use a DOTP plasticizer which is the safest in the market which is lead and phthalate free. Another difference that can be found between different clear vinyl’s is the PHR value. This number determines how hard or soft the plastic will come on the roll. Some plastics can be stiff and less flexible than others. We have found a PHR of 44 works best for most people but different companies use different PHR values.
Does Fire Retardant keep clear vinyl from melting?
No clear vinyl will still melt in high heat environments. The Fire Retardant makes it safer for indoor and outdoor applications preventing fires from spreading quickly. Many commercial building codes require this higher level of fire retardant to keep people safe.
Can double polished clear vinyl come wider than 72 inches?
We have talked to over 100 manufacturers and they have all told us they simply don't make machines large enough to produce larger vinyl. It took us years to find a factory that could produce the 72" vinyl. The only way to make it larger is to make it incredibly thin like a painters tarp you would find at a Home Depot which is not suitable for windows. The other way to make it wider is to heat seal the panels together which is not seamless and requires a $50,000 machine.
What is the thickest clear vinyl?
80 Gauge is the thickest clear vinyl we offer. Clear vinyl and plastic is measured differently than metal. The smaller the gauge for clear vinyl the thinner. The higher the number the thicker. Will clear vinyl shrink? Clear Vinyl will shrink about 1-3%. Overtime the plasticizers inside the vinyl dry out. As that happens it causes the vinyl to slightly shrink and tighten up. High heat environments will usually cause it to dry out a little faster (Example: storing it in a hot attic). The clear vinyl will also shrink a little after it is unrolled for the first time. The manufacturing machines wind the rolls so tightly they need about 24 hours to relax to remove the stress built up in the roll. If the product is stored in a hot area like an attic the product can shrink almost 2"-4" as it dries the product out even faster.
What are the benefits to clear vinyl?
Extremely Clear, UV Resistant, Water Resistant, Highly Flexible, Durable and Strong and Easy To Clean
How do you clean clear marine vinyl?
Dish soap and fresh water is the best way to clean marine vinyl. There are also some products like 303 Clear vinyl cleaner/protectant, and our top choice IMAR Cleaners. DO NOT use harsh cleaners like Windex or bleach as those cleaners will harm the vinyl. Start by cleaning with a soft cloth with mild dish detergent to make warm soapy water. If needed you can purchase vinyl cleaner and restorative products from 3M or 303 Marine for additional cleaning needs.
What is the best way to store clear vinyl?
When storing your vinyl products first make sure the vinyl is clean and dry. For best results roll material back onto the cardboard tube it was shipped to you on. DO NOT put any packaging materials or paper interleaved with the vinyl. Store the rolled up product in a climate controlled environment in a vertical position.
What is clear vinyl used for?
Marine/Boat Enclosure Windows, Porch/Patio Enclosures, Safety Barriers (office, counters, gym/warehouse dividers, Greenhouses, Restaurant Enclosures, Golf Cart and UTV Enclosures, Tent/yurt windows, Table Coverings/Pads, School Bulletin Board Covers, Shower Curtains, Furniture Covers, Art Projects, Clear Stadium Bags, Bag Liners and Purses, Pet Doors, Chicken Coops, Cleanrooms and any other window applications.
What is the difference between Mils, MM, Gauge and Inches?
Mils and Gauges are often times used interchangeably. Technically speaking they are fractionally different. Mils are usually 6-12% thicker than a gauge. Since more people look for clear vinyl by “Gauge” we promote it as gauge, but we always make the vinyl to be the same thickness or slightly more as if it were a Mil. We like to over deliver as much as possible. The truest measurement we use is millimeters. The Thickness Guide above translates our gauges into millimeters for people as it’s the truest most accurate number for our vinyl. Saying that clear vinyl is an expandable product so it’s never exactly the same thickness, but we do check every batch to ensure accuracy and consistency as close as possible.
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This clear marine vinyl is double polished for optimal clarity. It is manufactured using water bath technology which is a method used to produce extremely clear vinyl. This Clear Vinyl also holds up in extremely cold conditions with a -40F Cold Crack.
*30, 40, 60, 80 Gauge (Blemished / Defective) - These rolls have small blemishes caused by air bubbles getting trapped in the roll during production causing some distortion peridicolly through the roll. Overall it it is very clear and great quality. The imperfections are not extremely noticeable, but it is not 100% to our standards. It doesn't meet our standards of clarity for our premium product line. This is sold "as is" with no refunds.
The Clear Choice For Clear Vinyl
This clear vinyl is double polished for optimal clarity and is perfect for windows and porch enclosures. This product is UV treated (500+ hours) and is built for the outdoors. This vinyl cuts and sews easily. This product is very durable, flexible and waterproof. It also has a cold crack rating of -40F (CFFA - 6A). This product can also be printed. The tinted vinyl reduces the amount of light passing through it by 50%.


Pliable
Easily Rolls - Easily Installed - No ProblemDurable
Extreme Winds, Extreme Cold - No ProblemSuper Clear
Double Polished, Crystal Clear - No ProblemClear Vinyl Tips
This material will slightly shrink over time (roughly 1-3%). It is best to unroll the roll slightly and let the material rest overnight before measuring and cutting to give the material a chance to slightly relax. Some rolls come with paper between each layer to help make the material easier to handle. Do not store the roll with this paper as it can cause the vinyl to become foggy and distorted. Do Not Store in high heat areas like an attic or shed.
Window Installation Tips: A heat gun or steamer will soften the vinyl to help get a nice clean stretch for your window applications. Some people install the vinyl with grommets, washers, and screws, while others build wood frames and staple the vinyl directly to the frame.
If you have any questions about how much vinyl you need or what thickness will work best for your project or you need some tips for installation of your clear vinyl give us a call at 312-300-6737 and our vinyl experts can help answer your questions. This blog post we created also has helpful Clear Vinyl Tips.
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Would recommend
Ordered 20 gauge clear vinyl to make some weather proof panels for an opened covered patio. Had a question and they answered the phone and were very helpful. Vinyl arrived in a timely manner and in perfect condition- very nicely wrapped. Would recommend this company!

Tough and clear
I purchased 20 gauge to replace some sunroom windows that were held in by spline. 20 gauge was probably what was in the frames before, but it was thick and tough to use as a replacement. If I were to do this again, I would purchase 16 or 18 gauge. In the end, it looks pretty good. The vinyl is as clear as glass.

Purchase of Blemished Heavy Duty Clear plastic vinyl
Excellent product selection, rapid order fulfillment and delivery. Product exceeded expectations and although listed as blemished, was almost perfect with barely noticeable surface scuffs/scratches. Company sent more material than was ordered, so I have significant extra product for other uses. Exactly what I wanted! Will definitely do return business when I have a need for more products of this nature. Would highly recommend. Much cheaper than going to a local canvas/cover dealer/manufacturer to buy raw project materials.


Very satisfied with Marine Vinyl,
2nd time buyer. Wish they could provide better info on how to accommodate or deal with shrinkage of the product.

I used it to enclose our Patio and we love it
The use of this was the Best thing we ever did !!!! very durable and easy to use . We made induvial frames for the patio and it was very very easy to staple it to the frames absolute love the Plastic . we would tell this over and over what a good choice of product to use from Miss Connie in Arizona

excellent material
excellent, just wished it arrioved sooner

Vinyl for outdoor room
This is the second time I've purchased this vinyl for our outdoor room. Great product that last. Smooth & efficient deliver....highly recommended!

40 gauge clear vinyl
Nice vinyl easy to work with good value for boat enclosures

Excelent product
Excelent product it's very clear

Fast Shipping and Great Product
This is my third time ordering from Marine Vinyl and I have been very happy with all of my purchases.

Good quality
Good quality and fast delivery.I would definitely by here again.


Excellent
Experience was great I love the product easy to work with very durable , and received it in a timely manner ,would definitely recommend this company to others.

Great product
It was perfect for what I needed it for.

clear vinal for sxs windows
great quality for the price. Put it over netting on a honda sxs to keep the snow out while playing in the winter.