Green Printing and Plastic: No Longer Strange Bedfellows

Originally introduced as a tree-free alternative to poor-quality recycled papers, most synthetic paper is made of a waterproof, tear-resistant, extruded polypropylene hybrid that has been surface-treated to enhance ink adhesion. Examples include Hop-Syn, Neenah Kimdura, MXM synthetic paper, Arjobex Polyart, Granwell Polylith, YUPO and GPA Specialty Substrates’ Ultra Green Film.