VA Striping. Thermoplastic crosswalks are made from a polymer-based material that becomes pliable when heated (typically to around 450°F) and bonds securely to pavement surfaces like asphalt or concrete upon cooling. The material is composed of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin, pigments, fillers, plasticizers, and often glass beads for reflectivity. It is applied either as preformed sheets or as a molten liquid, solidifying into a thick, durable marking typically ranging from 90 to 150 mils in thickness
