Synthetic paper

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Synthetic paper is a type of paper-like material [a] made from synthetic resin. Synthetic papers can be highly water resistant, flexible, durable and tear resistant.

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Synthetic paper is usually made out of either biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) or high-density polyethylene (HDPE).

The market for synthetic paper includes packaged food and beverage consumption, use as label paper, and the cosmetics industry.

Types of synthetic paper

Stone paper

Stone paper is a synthetic paper consisting largely of calcium carbonate.

Notes

  1. ↑ Paper is defined as a mesh of cellulose fibers. Without cellulose content, a paper-like material is not 'true' paper, but may colloquially be called paper, or marketed as such.

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