Guide to Printing on Plastics
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KEY
Recommended
Testing Recommended
Not Recommended
| APPLICATIONS | STYRENE POLYSTYRENE PS | SYNTHETIC PAPER POLYPROPYLENE PP | RIGID VINYL PVC | POLYESTER PET | POLYCARBONATE PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Use | |||||
| Signage (interior) | |||||
| Point of Purchase Display | |||||
| Cards (gift, financial, ID) | |||||
| Packaging | |||||
| Parking/Luggage Tags | |||||
| Manual/Journal Covers | |||||
| Booklets/Manuals | |||||
| Maps | |||||
| Menus | |||||
| Overlays | |||||
| Shelf Danglers | |||||
| Pump Toppers | |||||
| Tickets | |||||
| Plant Tags | |||||
| Door Hangers |
KEY
Optimal
Satisfactory
Not Recommended
| CHARACTERISTICS | STYRENE POLYSTYRENE PS | SYNTHETIC PAPER POLYPROPYLENE PP | RIGID VINYL PVC | POLYESTER PET | POLYCARBONATE PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor (short term) | |||||
| Outdoor (long term) | |||||
| Harsh Environment | |||||
| Optical Clarity (clear only) | |||||
| Chemical Resistance | |||||
| Heat Resistance | |||||
| Recyclability | |||||
| Durability (impact, toughness, longevity) | |||||
| Rigidity | |||||
| Scoring / Folding | |||||
| Thermal Lamination | |||||
| AQ / UV Coating | |||||
| Price | |||||
| Recycle Number | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 |