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.

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

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Stone paper

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

Notes

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  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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