Synthetic Paper?
Paper to the touch, plastic in the wash. Waterproof and tear-proof, it is what outdoor menus and waterproof manuals are made of.
What it is
Synthetic paper is a PP- or PE-based film with a paper-like printable surface but plastic toughness — waterproof and tear-proof. The common grades differ in how they print: Yupo is extremely tear-resistant and non-absorbent (it needs compatible inks); Teslin is microporous and prints across many methods without corona treatment; Synaps (PET-based) prints both sides on standard presses.
Where it fits
— and its limits
It is the material behind outdoor menus, waterproof manuals, and ID tags. PP grades stay flexible at low temperature without cold-cracking, which suits frozen-food labels. The trade-off is cost — synthetic paper usually runs more than plain BOPP, so it earns its place only when you genuinely need the paper feel together with full waterproof, tear-proof durability.
Cross-References
Pairs well
with these entries.
Press Run
See the material in person — not in print.
Sample packs ship 3–5 day air, free for qualified buyers. Touch the material before you commit.