What is Vinyl film (PVC) and vinyl sheet? Vinyl, otherwise known as polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, is a thermoplastic material, which means that it can be reprocessed using heat. This property affords it the capability of being manufactured in a broad range of formats. However, with respect to what we do at ORISTO, we refer to vinyl as a thin film that ranges in thickness from .003” to ¼”. PVC are the materials of choice in so many manufacturing applications! Plastic film and sheets are light weight and economical, have many safety advantages and important properties like chemical resistance, and are available in a fantastic variety of colors and thicknesses.