Chrysalis HD - Translucent Architectural Resin Panels

What is Chrysalis HD?

Chrysalis HD and Chrysalis Studio are architectural-quality translucent resin panels that allow the maximum use of natural lighting while still maintaining useful levels of privacy. Utilizing Encapsulated Image Layer Technology, or E.I.L.T., Chrysalis panels are formed using a manufacturing process patented by Eastman Chemical Company. Our panels have a decorative inclusion suspended in their medium and form a structure that is 40 times more impact resistant than float glass! Yet, unlike glass, Chrysalis can be thermoformed or cold bent quickly and easily into any desired shape. This makes it ideal for custom fabricated installations. Chrysalis panels make an ideal replacement for wood, acrylic, architectural glass, metal and other panel material in your next project. And thanks to their beauty, safety and adaptability, translucent resin panels have become popular world-wide for use in commercial, hospitality, healthcare, food service, retail and even residential architecture.

Chrysalis HD and Chrysalis Studio represent the next generation of architectural-quality translucent resin panels by fusing patented technology with unique high definition patterns and design innovations. Our panels are sparkling clear, tough, chemically resistant, versatile and affordable. Chrysalis will not crystallize or develop a haze, nor will it turn white with the use of mild cleaning solutions. It is easy to fabricate, allowing greater design freedom, and can be laser cut, welded, drilled, hot or cold bent, or joined by screws, rivets, or bolts. It can also be cut on conventional table, band, and radial-arm saws as well as with other common tungsten-carbide-tipped woodworking tools. Chrysalis panels can be vacuum-formed at lower temperatures than other plastics, and are self-healing with the application of heat, so you won’t have to scrap an expensive architectural panel because it becomes scratched or marred during use. Our panels also easily form strong, clear bonds with commercially available cements. Thanks to this versatility, you’ll now find Chrysalis panels used in everything from cabinet door inserts, partitions and wall panels to balustrades, signage and lighting applications. Chrysalis has even been used in actual works of art! This means the design uses of Chrysalis HD and Chrysalis Studio are literally unlimited!

Chrysalis HD and Studio are completely "Made in the USA"; produced in state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in southern California, capable of large volume orders with short turnaround times. All our panels are made exclusively with Eastman Spectar® PETG resin, which carries the GREENGUARD certification for indoor air quality. Due to our business model of manufacturing for distribution, all inclusions from our line are available at all times in any volume, and can all be ordered in up to 92% recycled content. See our technical specifications for information on LEEDS credits.

Product Snapshot

Here are some reasons to make Chrysalis HD and Chrysalis Studio your preferred resin panel material:

Chrysalis meets a stringent architectural standard rather than merely a decorative one.

All our product designs are available at one price per thickness, to help you maintain project cost control, and our pricing is very competitive.

Chrysalis is readily available through distribution around the world.

Chrysalis is 40 times more impact resistant than float glass.

Chrysalis has a Class 1 fire rating and is made exclusively with PETG resin.

Chrysalis is the only resin panel that has dry erase capabilities right off the shelf, at no additional cost.

Chrysalis has the only truly "self-healing" finish on the market, and can be repaired with a common heat gun or Crème Brulee torch in place.

Chrysalis is thermoformable and can be cold bent without damage to the inclusion.

Chrysalis emits no V.O.C.’s, BPA’s, or PMMA, unlike acrylic and/or polycarbonate, and can be used with confidence in enclosed places.

Chrysalis is bacteriostatic, which means it does not support bacterial growth. Making it ideal for sanitary areas.

Chrysalis is manufactured in Los Angeles and Orange County, CA with American produced resins only, for superior performance.

Chrysalis is value-engineered.

Chrysalis UV can be used outdoors with no thermal cycling damage.

Chrysalis is available in up to 92% recycled content, depending on availability of the recycling stream.

Where We Stand...

When Duraglas Inc. was founded, we realized that we had an opportunity to planet earth
become part of a positive influence for change in a world rapidly growing smaller.

With the ability to travel large distances in hours, to feed our families with food grown on the other side of the world, and to communicate instantly, comes the realization of the consequences and responsibilities that come with those advances. Everything we do in our daily lives, things we all take for granted, can now affect some part of our planet in some way.

recycle logo In an effort to be environmentally responsible, we make our product with material that allows maximum use of natural light in the surrounding environment, allowing you to use less electricity. In addition, Chrysalis meets all GREENGUARD V.O.C. requirements. We are also setting up a program to accept used Chrysalis panels back for recycling.