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

By Tom Polischuk

Synthetic papers are tough, but that’s just one of two key attributes that make them distinctive. The other is their ability to support high-quality printing. All applications in which synthetics are used take advantage of these qualities in one form or another.

Potential uses for synthetic papers include virtually any application that requires long-term durability, says Mike Mead, marketing manager for Wausau Coated Products. “Synthetic papers are chemical-resistant, water-resistant, tear-resistant, and generally more durable than paper.” In addition, synthetic papers provide an ease of printability, he says.