Appvion Launches New Appleton Digital Universal Polyester
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Appleton Digital Universal Polyester is a versatile substrate that is tough and resilient, yet flexible like paper. Its resistance to water, tearing, and weather makes it an ideal choice in applications where durability is important. Universal Polyester is ideal for such applications as identification cards, gift cards, menus, key fobs, industrial signage, outdoor signage, point-of-sale signs, manuals, and luggage tags.
"Our printer and merchant customers depend on us to continually meet the ever-changing demands for a broader range of printing substrates that allow them to leverage their new and existing equipment and remain competitive in today’s marketplace," said Andi Peeters, Appvion’s director and GM – Carbonless Sheets and Digital. "Because of their extreme durability and resistance to water, chemicals, stains, and weather, the demand for synthetic substrates is quickly growing. Additionally, synthetic substrates may eliminate the need for over lamination, which allows printers to take advantage of additional cost savings."
Engineered for multiple printing platforms, Appleton Digital Universal Polyester provides versatility. The product’s high-heat digital printing capabilities to 400° F enable excellent runnability and stability. And its ultra-smooth print surface creates excellent toner and ink adhesion. As a result, the substrate runs flawlessly on offset as well as liquid and dry toner printers and provides vibrant color reproduction.
In addition to having one universal product that can be used on several printing platforms, Appleton Digital Universal Polyester can be purchased in carton quantities with as few as 100 sheets, enabling merchants and printers to carry lower inventories. It is available in white C2S and comes in a variety of sheet sizes and calipers. Standard sheet sizes are 8.5 x 11 and 12 x 18. Weights include 5, 8, and 11 mil.
The rigid film construction can easily be converted, enabling the product to be punched, perforated, scored, folded, and die-cut. Although it is chemical and stain resistant, Appleton Digital Universal Polyester will accept marks from pens, pencils, rubber stamps, inkpads, and markers without smudging. Unlike laminated paper, it is 100% recyclable.
