Synthetic paper substrates meet the needs in tough applications in package printing including in-mold labeling and RFID.

By Tom Polischuk

There are a lot of variables outlined in that statement, and it doesn’t specifically mention some of the base materials that are typically used to produce synthetic papers. Common film types include high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polypropylene (PP), and polystyrene (PS).

As an example of the different materials being offered, Mead points to the availability of Wausau Coated Products’ clay-coated PE, clay-coated PP, or clay-coated PE/PP combinations. “Depending on the film, these can be more or less tear-resistant and/or conformable,” he says.