{"product_id":"5mm-sample-rg1000-green-sheet","title":"5mm Sample RG1000 Green Sheet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5mm Sample RG1000 Green Sheet - UHMWPE 1000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 5mm Sample RG1000 Green Sheet is made from Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) 1000, a highly durable and versatile engineering plastic. 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