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We live in an era where we have access to more information than ever. With the development of digital maps (including Google, Apple and GPS), you might think that the age of paper maps is over. But there are many reasons paper maps are still relevant in modern times and still in high demand.

“Synthetic Papers” are referred to as that because they’re plastic. PaperTyger durable papers, on the other hand, are manufactured with real coated and uncoated papers, providing the toughness of a synthetic sheet with benefits. Discover how they compare.

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.

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…

Paper/film/paper is a smart choice for its durability. This water-resistant, tear-resistant laminate prints and converts like traditional papers while offering comparable durability to synthetic papers. Marketers, designers, and print professionals have a new choice with this diverse substrate, which offers the best of both worlds.

 The Primary Benefits of Laminated Printing

Durable papers are papers and paperboards that have undergone specific methods such as coating or laminating to achieve enhanced, crisp graphics and embossing effects.

As most paper is made from trees, a typical piece of paper is composed mostly of cellulose wood fibers. These fibers are reinforced and fused by strong hydrogen bonds.