Coatings
PUPA (polyurethane-polyamide)
A polyurethane base with a polyamide component for toughness and flexibility.
Best for
High-wear, high-cycle uses: the standard choice for rolling shutters
Performance notes
Abrasion- and mar-resistant film. Also the coating used in the highest-recycled-content coil option. See the sustainability note on the coil hub.
PUPA at a glance
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| UV resistance | Moderate |
| Abrasion resistance | Very high |
| Formability | High |
| Relative cost | High |
| Typical use | High-wear, high-cycle uses: the standard choice for rolling shutters |
Indicative positioning shown qualitatively, from general coatings-industry knowledge. Not lab-measured test data, and not a numeric score.
Where PUPA is typically used
Inside the PUPA layer stack
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