Face stocks are available in both paper and synthetics. Below are some of the different paper face stocks.
Film Face Stocks
Various Types of Synthetics | Kimdura | Polyester | Polyethylene | Polylefin | Polypropylene | Polystyrene | Vinyl Flexible | Vinyl Semi Rigid |
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Strength | High | High | Low | High | High | Low | Low | Low |
Tear Resistance | Stretches & Tears Into Layers | No Stretch No Tear | No Stretch No Tear | Stretches In Both Directions | Stretches, Does not tear easily | No stretch, tears easily | Stretches & tears | Tears in jagged little lines |
Temperature Capability | Fair | Excellent | Poor | High | High | Poor | Fair | Fair |
Durability | Poor | Maximum | Low | Good | Good | Fair | Good | Good |
Clarity or Opacity | Excellent | Poor | Poor | Good | Good | Poor | Excellent | |
Rigidity | High | High | High | Medium | ||||
Printability | Excellent | Good | Fair | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair |
Dispensibility | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Good | |
Chemical Resistance | Good | Good | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Poor | Excellent | Excellent |
Outdoor Resistance | Limited | Excellent | Limited | Limited | Limited | Poor | Excellent | Good |
Convertability | Good | Excellent | Poor | Good | Excellent | Fair | Good | Good |
Smell | None | None | None | None | None | None | Shower Curtain Smell | Shower Curtain Smell |
Density Test (in water) | Floats | Sinks | Floats | Floats | Floats | Sinks Slowly | Curls | Curls |
Acetone Test | No Reaction | No Reaction | No Reaction | No Reaction, slight curl | No Reaction | No Reaction | Column 3 Value | Column 4 Value |
Notes | Scotch Tape removes topcoat | Pearlescent appearance on adhesive | Tin like sound when shaken | |||||
Type of Ribbon Used | Wax & Resin | Resin | Resin | Wax & Resin | Wax & Resin | Resin | Resin | Resin |
Conti Systems U.L. Construction | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Cost (1=Low, 6=High) | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 |