ORACAL® 383 Ultraleaf Cast Vinyl

ORACAL® 383 Ultraleaf is a specialty 3.5-mil cast vinyl that creates a dimensional metallic leaf appearance without the traditional gold-leaf process. Available in gloss chrome and gold, it is designed for professional lettering, marking and decorative graphics on vehicles, windows and signs requiring medium- to long-term outdoor performance.

Key Features & Benefits

• Metallic leaf appearance: Creates a distinctive three-dimensional chrome or gold-leaf style effect for premium lettering and decoration.
• Cast construction: 3.5-mil cast PVC supports durable professional sign and graphic applications.
• Permanent adhesive: Clear solvent-based pressure-sensitive adhesive for compatible substrates.
• Outdoor durability: ORAFOL specifies up to 5 years of outdoor durability under stated conditions.
• Plotter ready: Designed for cutting and weeding; also compatible with thermal-transfer printing.

Verified Technical Specifications

• Film: ORACAL® 383 Ultraleaf Cast
• Thickness: 3.5 mil, excluding liner and adhesive
• Finish/colors: Gloss chrome and gloss gold
• Adhesive: Clear, solvent-based, permanent
• Minimum application temperature: 50°F for dry application
• Outdoor durability: Up to 5 years
• Application method: Dry application recommended
• Print compatibility: Thermal transfer

Punched vs. Unpunched Roll Selection

ORACAL 383 is manufactured in both punched and unpunched configurations depending on roll width. Punched material has edge feed holes for compatible sprocket-feed or pin-feed cutters. Unpunched material is intended for compatible friction-feed or roller-feed cutters. Do not assume punched and unpunched rolls with similar nominal widths are interchangeable: verify your cutter's feed system and the exact variant before ordering.

Common Applications

• Premium sign lettering
• Vehicle lettering and decorative accents
• Window graphics
• Storefront and architectural graphics
• Decorative decals and emblems

Choosing & Using ORACAL 383

Choose 383 when the design calls for a dimensional metallic leaf effect rather than an ordinary solid metallic vinyl. For best results, apply dry to a clean, smooth, compatible substrate. ORAFOL lists ORATAPE HT55, MT72 and MT95 among compatible application tapes. Test unfamiliar surfaces before production.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ORACAL 383 real metal leaf?
No. It is a specialty cast vinyl engineered to create a chrome or gold leaf-style visual effect.

Can ORACAL 383 be used outdoors?
Yes. ORAFOL lists up to 5 years of outdoor durability under its stated conditions.

Can it be cut on a vinyl plotter?
Yes. Select punched or unpunched material according to your cutter's feed system and perform a test cut before production.