Firstly, we should understand what acrylic is. Acrylic is a type of plastic that is made from polymers of methyl methacrylate. It is an amorphous thermoplastic that is transparent, durable, and resistant to impact, weathering, and aging. Acrylic has a higher impact resistance than glass, and it is also 17 times stronger than glass. This means that it is much harder to break or crack compared to glass.