Synthetic Paper Labels
Synthetic paper offers a paper-like printable appearance with a film face. Select the face stock, adhesive and finish for the container and test the complete label against the expected handling, water and oil exposure.
Synthetic Paper, BOPP or PET?
These three get specified interchangeably and they are not interchangeable. The differences that matter are printability, temperature range and what happens when the label is stressed.
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| Property | Synthetic paper | BOPP film | PET film |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface | Matt, paper-like, writable with pen | Glossy or matt film | Glossy or matt film |
| Feel | Soft, slightly thick, opaque | Thin, plasticky | Thin, stiff |
| Tear resistance | Assess tear behaviour for the selected grade | High | Assess tear behaviour for the selected grade |
| Water and oil | Check complete construction | Check complete construction | Check complete construction |
| Temperature | Confirm grade and exposure | Confirm grade and exposure | Confirm grade and exposure |
| Choose it when | You want a paper look with film durability, or the label gets handled and written on | You want a clear film appearance; confirm durability and cost | Heat, chemicals or outdoor exposure require a reviewed construction |
Compare PET, BOPP and synthetic paper against the actual container, appearance and exposure. Suitable adhesive, print and finish are selected with the face stock.
Specification
| Face stock | Synthetic paper in white and matt finishes, sourced from Avery Dennison, UPM Raflatac and other recognised suppliers |
| Surface finish | Gloss or matt lamination, gloss varnish, or printable matt varnish where your line overprints batch codes and dates |
| Web width | 300 mm standard, 450 mm on one press (print length ≤ 380 mm) |
| Colours | Up to 12 flexo, 7 + 1 PS plate, CMYK plus white on the digital line |
| Decoration | Hot foil, inline and offline cold foil, embossing, screen printing, variable data and QR coding |
| Finishing | Flatbed and rotary die-cutting on 12 standalone units, slitting to 450 mm, rolls to your core and unwind direction, or sheets |
| Adhesive | Permanent, removable and freezer-grade — tell us the surface and the application temperature |
Food Packaging
Synthetic paper can be considered for food packaging where a white printable film appearance is required. Review the container, storage and use conditions, and confirm whether the label or its components contact food directly or indirectly.
- Chilled and frozen — test on the pack through the specified condensation and storage cycle
- Oily and greasy products — check the specific oil, contact time, print and protective finish
- Flexible pouches and vacuum packs — assess flexibility and adhesion on the actual pack
- Wet filling lines — specify surface moisture and application conditions; validate adhesion
For food-contact applications, tell us the market, contact type and applicable requirements. We will review material availability and supplier documentation for the selected construction before confirming suitability.
Temperature testing and acceptance criteria can be discussed for the project. See the label laboratory; equipment range does not establish label performance.
Other Applications
| Chemical and agrochemical | Drums, jerry cans and spray containers where the label meets splashes and rough handling |
| Horticulture and nursery | Plant tags and pot labels exposed to watering, soil and sunlight |
| Laboratory and sample | Writable surface that survives refrigeration and handling with wet gloves |
| Outdoor and industrial | Instruction and safety labels that have to stay legible after months of exposure |
| Tags and hang labels | Tear resistance without lamination, punched and strung as required |
Compostable and Recyclable Options
Conventional synthetic paper is a plastic film. If recyclability or compostability is required, specify the intended system and market; availability and supporting evidence must be reviewed for the complete construction.
Send the standard you are certifying against and we will confirm what is available and what it costs before quoting. We do not make sustainability claims we cannot put a supplier document behind.
On our own side the record is verifiable rather than claimed: ISO 14001:2015 certified (cert. 10426E00743R201), solar generation with battery storage on site since 2022, and a granted patent for converting label waste paper into adhesive tape. For a natural uncoated look, see kraft paper labels.
Why Buy This From Us
- Registration holds on film stock. Our pressroom runs on humidity and temperature control — seven dehumidifiers, a humidification system and central air conditioning. That is the physical precondition for multi-colour registration, not a sales line.
- Plates are made here. Esko CDI imaging and Glunz & Jensen processing in-house, with the full Esko prepress suite licensed and in daily use. Artwork revisions do not queue behind an outside supplier.
- Inspection for the order. Applicable inspection items and methods are confirmed for each order; detection capability depends on material and artwork.
- Twenty-three years, one business. Established 2003, 69 employees, RMB 15 million paid-up capital, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified with certificate numbers you can check at cnca.gov.cn.
Review a Sample Plan
Digital printing can support short runs for suitable jobs. We confirm material, sample plan and minimum order value for each project; test the construction on your own pack and filling line.