DuPont introduces laser printable synthetic with high temperature stability

DuPont Nonwovens has introduced Laser HTP, a laser printable synthetic that is suitable for printing applications, including tags and labels, which need to withstand punishing conditions such as high temperatures or harsh weather.

‘DuPont Laser HTP is an especially attractive option for outdoor applications such as lumber or brick tags and labels because of its strength and resistance to abrasion, tears and punctures,’ said Carolyn Burns, global marketing manager, DuPont Graphics. ‘It can withstand harsh outdoor conditions including water and strong sunlight, helping tags and labels to retain their original integrity.’

The company says that Laser HTP surpasses many other synthetic materials on laser printing equipment due to its high-temperature stability. DuPont Laser HTP is said to perform well on a variety of printers and presses, both digital and traditional. The readability of the laser-printed barcodes on DuPont Laser HTP was recently confirmed by the Rochester Institute of Technology Printing Applications Laboratory, a lab offering a wide range of evaluation services and certification programs.

In a test measuring the impact of the equivalent of six months of UV exposure in the Arizona desert, DuPont Laser HTP retained 85-90 percent of its tensile strength. In Elmendorf Tear testing, DuPont Laser HTP was proven to offer improved tear resistance and low propagation when compared to competitive alternatives such as 7 mil reinforced coated paper and 5 mil polyester film.