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
[edit | edit source]Stone paper
[edit | edit source]Stone paper is a synthetic paper consisting largely of calcium carbonate.
Notes
[edit | edit source]- ^ 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.
References
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