Teslin®

Eco-friendly plastic

This material is completely water- and tear-resistant and has matte surface. Thanks to its microporous surface structure, this plastic substrate has a perfect toner adhesion. Prints are water-resistant, incredibly durable and tear-resistant.

Teslin® is a waterproof synthetic printing medium manufactured by the American company PPG Industries. Teslin® is a single-layer, uncoated, and extremely strong. PPG Industries mentions that it is recyclable and non-toxic.

Teslin® is an eco-friendly plastic substrate used for gift cards at top retail shops, loyalty cards at national pharmacies, key tags, even identification cards and more. This flexible and porous material prints beautifully, is long-lasting and eco-friendly.

Teslin® is increasingly used as a replacement for plastic cards.

The production of Teslin® requires no deforestation and very little energy. Teslin® also gives off no harmful toxins to the surrounding environment when discarded, it can be easily recycled or it can be incinerated, releasing only water, CO2, energy and ash from silica (a substance found in rocks, sand and quartz) filling