WHY WE CHOOSE LUCITE
The Lucite Difference
Customization
With Lucite, there are limitless possibilities to create unique awards.
Creation
Due to the technical and highly labor-intensive nature of creating Lucite, the number of manufacturers remains very small.
Long-Lasting
Lucite doesn’t discolor or weaken over time. Decades later, our Lucite products look as crystal clear as when they were made.
A Unique, High-Quality Material
The Lucite Story
Lucite acrylic was invented by the Dupont Corporation in 1931. It was crystal clear with a 93% transparency rate, resistant to water and UV rays, and was low-density yet stronger than previous plastics.
It quickly became the material of choice for WWII aircraft windows and bubble-tops because of its clarity, weight savings, and bullet resistance. Shortly after the war, manufacturers discovered other uses for Lucite, such as embedments. It has remained one of the best-kept manufacturing secrets, handed down through trusted associates.
CRAFTING HIGH-QUALITY AWARDS
Using Lucite
Common misconceptions about acrylic are that it yellows, becomes brittle, and cracks over time. While this may be true of very cheap plastics, it is not the case with true acrylic.
Lucite Acrylic is an extremely high-quality product that has proven itself over the past nine decades. Aircraft windows are acrylic and, if taken care of, will remain in like-new condition regardless of age or exposure to sun.
The versatility of acrylic allows it to be custom-designed into a variety of shapes and sizes, incorporating many different types of embedded elements.
