Thermoplastic

The highly mouldable and nearly universally useful Kydex and Boltaron are ideal knife sheath and holster materials.

Due to their incredibly varied uses, ease of manipulation with relatively simple equipment, and ability to maintain structural integrity even after being recycled time and again, the popularity of Kydex and Boltaron thermoplastics have soared over the years. Hobbyists and small business owners have been drawn to Boltaron and Kydex thermoplastic sheets as excellent knife sheath and holster materials for the attractiveness and excellent durability of finished products. Likewise, end consumers keep choosing Boltaron and Kydex knife sheaths and holsters over more traditional leather, nylon, and canvas options.

Throughout our 40 years and three generations of family business, we’ve maintained pride in our wholesale fastener business. While we’ve been at it, we’ve touched nearly every major market. But it wasn’t enough for us to rely just on what we knew. We expanded to incorporate Boltaron and Kydex supplies into our extensive offerings to keep pace with an ever-growing industry. Additionally, we’re committed to periodic thermoplastics sales to lower the barrier of entry into this rapidly-expanding craft.

About Kydex
Kydex thermoplastics is an internationally-renowned name, known originally for their rising popularity in the aircraft interior business. In the late 1960s, the moldable and easily-manipulated Kydex thermoplastics and other Kydex supplies started to be put to use in myriad other applications. It was soon universally known: Kydex supplies have nearly no limitation. Before long, the industry shifted from asking how to use thermoplastic to where to buy thermoplastic. That’s where we stepped in.

Both Kydex and Boltaron have proven to be excellent knife and holster material. It’s waterproof, scratch resistant (with a Rockwell “R” hardness of 90), able to hold its shape without giving in to alteration unless forced under certain conditions, low maintenance, and super easy wipe clean. It’s no surprise that more serious knife makers and carriers are drawn to Kydex knife sheaths and gun owners are drawn to Kydex as a holster material.

Creating With Kydex Thermoplastics vs. Boltaron Thermoplastics
Forums and discussion spaces are saturated with simple questions like where to buy thermoplastic supplies, sizing particularities of Boltaron thermoplastic and Kydex thermoplastic sheets for projects, and more. But the more complex question remains: what are the nuanced differences between the two?

While both are super durable and constitute ideal hoster material, the consensus is that Boltaron thermoplastic has a bit steeper learning curve—it takes more gradual heat and higher maintained temperatures to manipulate it into a desired form. Some maintain that Boltaron thermoplastic holds up better in extreme temperatures, but a Kydex knife sheath or holster—when carefully crafted—will unflinchingly perform its daily duties while resisting wear over time. Undoubtedly, each seasoned craftsperson will have their own perspective on whether they prefer Boltaron or Kydex supplies for a particular project, but there’s a definitive consensus on where to buy thermoplastic (hint: scroll up).

Custom-Printed Kydex Thermoplastic Sheets
For holster materials with extra visual intrigue, or simply Kydex thermoplastic sheets with your business’ logo we offer custom-printed sheets. Choose from Light Grey, Desert Tan, or White Kydex .080 P1 (substrate color will be dependent on artwork submitted). Get more information and check for thermoplastics sales here.

We’re Here to Answer All Your Questions
No matter the question about sheath or holster materials, Boltaron or Kydex thermoplastics, how and where to buy thermoplastics, and more, our customer service team is always ready to hear from you.