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“Synthetic Papers” are referred to as that because they’re totally plastic. They’ve taken the place of paper in various applications because paper isn’t durable enough. PaperTyger, on the other hand, is an alternative to synthetic paper. An alternative that offers comparable durability with significant advantages. Read on to find out more.

So, if it isn’t synthetic, what is it?

With advances in technology introducing contactless smart cards and passports, there has been a rise in concern about RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) theft. Without RFID shielding, thieves could steal your information and either use it to generate fake payments or for other scams. So, does your application require RFID protection? Here we look at the realities of RFID theft and whether you need to consider it.

Water resistant paper refers to paper products that are designed to withstand incidental or light contact with water. These products can be used in wet or outdoor environments.

Did you know that PaperTyger durable papers positively contribute to a wide range of applications? Here we look at 3 significant advantages of PaperTyger products that prove why.

In the paper industry we come across lots of references to waterproof and water-resistant materials. The big question is: What’s the difference? Let’s take a closer look at the differences between the two terms and what is best suited for your application.

When paper gets wet, it becomes weak and tears. Even a thick stack of paper can tear easily when wet! To many this natural occurrence is not an issue. But for suppliers who use paper to produce a range of consumer products, this poses problems.

Rather than businesses investing a yearly investment in products, why not choose an application that lasts? 

For suppliers who use paper to produce a range of consumer products that may face contact with water - including maps, menus and brochures – it’s important they invest in applications that last! But what good is water resistant paper if it can’t handle heavy use? We hit the streets of London and tasked members of the public to try and tear our product…

In the printing world, we refer to what we can use with our paper as “applications”. Applications are examples of the ways that you can use a material as a finished, printed piece. So, let’s have a look at how you can use laminate paper.