HDPE (high-density polyethylene) is a highly durable plastic used to create Duralife lockers. These lockers are built to handle all the elements that tend to wear out normal metal lockers prematurely.
These HDPE plastic school lockers are actually more durable than metal ones because they’re impervious to dents. They’re even resistant to graffiti—the scourge of most lockers. A simple wipe or scrub will take care of the graffiti without having to repaint the entire locker. Duralife student lockers are also impermeable to moisture, preventing mold growth and unpleasant odors.
Because they’re more durable than metal lockers, Duralife lockers will last for a long time without constant maintenance such as paint and screw replacements. They’re even fire rated, NFPA 286 compliant. Above all, these education lockers offer a quiet close, not the loud metallic slam that’s associated with traditional lockers.
In addition to the need for low maintenance, the HDPE material used to create these solid plastic lockers is 100% recyclable and even made from post-consumer materials. Another benefit that these plastic school lockers have over metal is their longevity.