Can Dura-Bright™ Synthetic Papers be recycled?
Yes, Dura-Bright™ Synthetic Papers be recycled – as long as you recycle them with other polypropylene materials that have the symbol for #5 PP / polypropylene.
FAQ – Usage
How can I print on Dura-Bright™ Synthetic Papers?
Printability is one of Dura-Bright™’s best qualities. Dura-Bright is compatible with screen printing and offset lithography. Before you attempt to print on this type of material, we strongly recommend you contact your ink vendor to see what types of inks can be used with polypropylene sheets. We can even provide you with sample sheets of … Read more
Are Dura-Bright™ Synthetic Papers suitable for outdoor use?
Yes! That’s where Dura-Bright really shines. Not only is it waterproof and tear resistant, this polymer is naturally UV resistant! The product does not have a specific outdoor lifetime rating; product lifetime outdoors will vary with the outdoor conditions the film is exposed to.
Are Dura-Bright™ Synthetic Paper sheets approved for medical uses / direct skin contact?
Although polypropylene materials are perfectly safe for general purpose direct and indirect skin contact, Dura-Bright sheets are not certified for medical applications.
Is Dura-Bright™ Synthetic Paper safe for direct food contact?
Not at this time. Because Dura-Bright is a newer product, we have no food safety information. If you are looking for a film or sheet that is approved for direct food contact, we suggest you review our acetate and DuraLar™ product pages.
Are Clearlay™ vinyl film and sheets suitable for outdoor applications?
Are Clearlay™ vinyl film and sheets suitable for outdoor applications? Not really. Although they may be suitable for some shorter term outdoor projects, they are not made to tolerate high temperatures or excessive exposure to UV light. Long term exposure to the elements can cause the material to yellow, become brittle, or turn hazy. So … Read more
What is the best way to cut Polyseam?
Polyseam is made from .005” polyester which is easy to cut with scissors or a box knife. It does not tear easily so a sharp blade should be used and the material will need to be cut completely.
Does Polyseam come with Adhesive?
No, Polyseam is a backer for your adhesive. If you’d like an adhesive coated film with release liner, please check out our Adhesive DuraLar product page.
How should I clean LaserPro stencil film?
Before the film is cut, we recommend using only warm soap and water. Household cleaners, many of which are ammonia- or alcohol-based, will change the anti-fuse properties of the surface of the film. This is also the case with solvents like paint thinner. Once the film is cut, however, you may clean it with anything you’d … Read more
