--- title: Permanent Protective Film | Protective Film Solutions | BixShield description: BixShield protective film solutions offer durability and aesthetics for industrial applications. Bixby International is a Protective Film Manufacturer. --- ![BixShield Header Image](https://www.bixbyintl.com/hubfs/BixShield%20Header%20Image.jpg) ![bixshield](https://www.bixbyintl.com/hubfs/Bixby_International_January_2021/images/bixshield-logo.png)   # BIXSHIELD PERMANENT PROTECTIVE FILMS Industrial products need to withstand a variety of elements in order to maintain their integrity and lifespan. Bixby International develops and manufactures high-performance films and laminates for applications that require long-lasting protection. Our Bix®Shield product line is designed and tailored to provide the desired combination of excellent durability, graphic shield, and unique haptics/aesthetics that industrial applications require. Bix®Shield provides clear wear layers that resist physical and chemical damage. From scratch resistance to UV protection, Bixby has the material and process knowledge to assemble films that will meet your needs. ### AVAILABLE PROPERTIES: - Clear protective layer for reverse printing or lamination to print  film - Scratch and abrasion resistance - Chemical and stain resistance - UV resistance and/or UV blocking - Optional bonding layer for adhesion to various substrates - Unique textures and haptics such as soft-touch - Performance in downstream fabrication processes such as thermoforming and adhesion ![bixshield-shield-graphic](https://www.bixbyintl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bixby_International_January_2021/images/bixshield-shield-graphic.png?width=320&height=320&name=bixshield-shield-graphic.png "bixshield-shield-graphic") ### CAPABILITIES: **Bixby offers a unique combination of processing capabilities** - [Prototyping](https://www.bixbyintl.com/process/custom-development?hsLang=en) equipment for fast & efficient development - Scale to commercial processes - [Coextrusion](https://www.bixbyintl.com/process/extrusion-coextrusion?hsLang=en), lamination, extrusion coating - Adhesion using 100% solid adhesives - Embossing - Post-extrusion lamination via double [belt laminator](https://www.bixbyintl.com/process/belt-lamination?hsLang=en) ### EXPERTISE: - Broad knowledge of [materials](https://www.bixbyintl.com/process/polymers-and-custom?hsLang=en), interlayer adhesion, and multi-layer design - Reliable network supplier partners - In-house capability to test/measure durability and adhesion       performance   [![Download BixShield Info Sheet](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7064267/e535a581-d2a6-454b-a626-be14e537a290.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/7064267/e535a581-d2a6-454b-a626-be14e537a290) ### POTENTIAL END USE APPLICATIONS: ![FLOORING](https://www.bixbyintl.com/hubfs/Bixby_International_January_2021/images/flooring-1.png) ###### FLOORING ![DECKING](https://www.bixbyintl.com/hubfs/Bixby_International_January_2021/images/decking.png) ###### DECKING ![AUTOMOTIVE](https://www.bixbyintl.com/hubfs/Bixby_International_January_2021/images/automotive.png) ###### AUTOMOTIVE ![RECREATION](https://www.bixbyintl.com/hubfs/Bixby_International_January_2021/images/recreation-bixsheild.png) ###### RECREATION ![MOTORSPORT VEHICLES](https://www.bixbyintl.com/hubfs/Bixby_International_January_2021/images/motorsport-vehicles.png) ###### MOTORSPORT VEHICLES ![RV](https://www.bixbyintl.com/hubfs/Bixby_International_January_2021/images/rv.png) ###### RV ![MARINE](https://www.bixbyintl.com/hubfs/Bixby_International_January_2021/images/marine.png) ###### MARINE ### EXAMPLE OF BIX®SHIELD LAYERING OPTIONS (hover over layer for details on each section) - **Top Coat** FINISHING LAYER This top layer can be roll-coated, dip-coated, or extrusion coated with hard coat or clear coat plus additives to color/tint, and esthetic effects, UV stabilize, improve scratch/mar resistance, make material thermochromic, or add features such as glow-in-the-dark or antimicrobial, etc. This final coating is not a part of the Bixby process. - **Functional Top Layer(s)** PROTECTIVE | DECORATIVE | HAPTIC These layers can be comprised of neat resin or a blend with additives to color/tint, add aesthetic effects (pearlescent, fluroescent, metallic), UV stabilize, improve scratch/mar resistance, make material thermochromatic, or add features such as glow-in-the-dark or antimicrobial, etc. - **Clear Adhesive Polymer Layer(s)** CLEAR HOT-MELT |TIE-LAYER The adhesive layer(s) can be a “bridge” made up of multiple tie-layers joining one substrate chemistry to another incompatible chemistry. It can also involve surface treatments such as corona, flame, plasma or scouring/chemical priming to increase adhesion between substrate layers. - **Print Layer(s) ** SINGLE LAYER | MULTILAYER Print effects can be created via multiple printing processes including gravure, screen, digital, sublimation, transfer, off-set, etc. These processes can also be combined with corona, flame, plasma or scouring/chemical priming treatments. - **Clear, Colored or Opaque Adhesive Polymer Layer(s)** HOT MELT | TIE-LAYER The adhesive layer(s) can be a “bridge” made up of multiple tie-layers joining one substrate chemistry to another incompatible chemistry. It can also involve surface treatments such as corona, flame, plasma or scouring/chemical priming to increase adhesion between substrate layers. --- ### CONTACT US Have a question about our processes or capabilities? Do you need a plastic solution for your next project? Are you interested in learning more about Bixby’s custom manufacturing possibilities? Contact us and we will be happy to assist! Choosing the right wear layer is pivotal to a project. Do you need excellent scratch resistance or is chemical resistance more important for your end-use product? Which properties work best with one another? Use the link below to submit a detailed layout of your wear layer needs. Our technical team will then work with you to determine the best materials for your next project. [ Which Wear Layer Do I Choose? ](https://share.hsforms.com/14LVCVcXCQS2qVHK6uzXNiQ47etn)