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D is for durability

Synthetic material, by nature, is water and grease-resistant. Christopher Paskey, sales and marketing manager for Valeron Strength Film (Houston, Texas), commented, "Synthetic papers are all highly resistant to water, whereas traditional papers, unless latex saturated or coated, are not. Water resistance is key to durability, as synthetic papers will typically not breakdown when exposed to water and/or harsh environmental conditions, though not all synthetics are UV-resistant."