| |
Polylith
(Granwell)
|
Yupo
(Yupo Co.)
|
Polyart
(Arjobex)
|
Teslin
(P.P.G.)
|
| Construction |
Mineral-Enhanced
Polypropylene |
Extruded,
Clay Coated Polyolefin |
Oriented,
Clay coated Polyethylene |
Ultra
high Molecular weight polyethylene |
| Advantages |
Both
Tear Resistant & No-Tear Products. Excellent
printability. Widest range of gauges Gloss
& Matte Finishes. White, Clear & Colors |
Good
Tear resistance Good Printability Name Recognition
|
Good
printability Good Tear resistance Name Recognition
|
Very
good printability Name recognition Tear Resistance
|
| Disadvantages |
Moderate
U. V. Stability |
Moderate
U. V. Stability, Limited Gauges |
Moderate
U. V. Stability, Lower Heat stability |
Limited
caliper range Poor U.V. stability |
| Electronic
Imaging |
Excellent
for non-impact methods, Laser & Inkjet
requires top coating |
Excellent |
Suitable
except if clay coating pulls off |
Accepts
laser printing |
| Environmental
Impact |
Excellent |
Moderate-
Clay Coating is Contaminant |
Moderate-
Clay Coating is Contaminant |
Poor
to Moderate |
| Relative
Cost |
Low |
High-Smudgeproof
is even higher |
Medium |
Very
High |
