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Article: Synthetic substrates: durable films that feel like paper are widely used in labels and tags, as well as in emerging applications.
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- Label & Narrow Web
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- January 1, 2005
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They look like paper, and many of them feel like paper. They perform as films do, because most of them are film products. Since their introduction more than 30 years ago, synthetic papers have earned a lasting place in the catalogue of versatile substrates employed in the printing and packaging fields. Because of their appearance, durability, and resistance to tearing and outdoor elements, they are the material of choice in a wide range of applications, and continue to grow in popularity.
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The history of synthetic paper is convoluted, and involves companies on both sides of the globe. The earliest incarnation, called Ucar, resulted ...