PPG Launches TESLIN ENVOS Substrate

PPG has launch of PPG TESLIN ENVOS substrate. Developed with 30% bio-based content*, PPG Teslin Envos delivers up to a 25% reduction in carbon footprint** while delivering performance improvements compared to PPG Teslin SP1000 substrate using the same unique microporous technology. The bio-based content and carbon footprint reduction are measured according to ASTM International and ISO testing standards, respectively.

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PPG introduces PPG TESLIN ENVOS substrate, a synthetic paper developed with 30% bio-based content. When compared to PPG Teslin SP1000 substrate, PPG Teslin Envos substrate offers enhanced brightness, durability, print performance and up to a 25% reduction in cradle-to-gate carbon footprint.

The new substrate is suited for a broad range of applications, including secure credentials such as government IDs and passports, durable labels, specialty labels, RFID labels, and identification cards where long-term performance is critical.

PPG Teslin Envos synthetic paper offers enhanced features, including a bright, white appearance and improved tear and puncture resistance, tensile strength and flexibility. The substrate is also compatible with a broad range of printing and finishing processes. The result is a lower carbon footprint, high-performance material that delivers durability, premium print quality and security.

“Customers are increasingly looking for materials that support carbon reduction goals without requiring performance tradeoffs,” said Diane Merzbach, PPG global strategic market manager, Teslin substrate, Specialty Products. “PPG Teslin Envos substrate demonstrates how innovation can support these sustainability objectives while delivering product improvements without process adjustments.”

PPG Teslin Envos substrate is manufactured at a facility where PPG applies purchased renewable electricity credits. The product is available in a 10-mil thickness with additional options planned for development. PPG’s portfolio of synthetic papers includes standard grade PPG Teslin substrate and PPG Teslin Bio substrate.

To learn more about PPG Teslin Envos substrate and to order samples, click here.

*Calculated using ASTM D6866.

**Based on a PPG cradle-to-gate product carbon footprint comparison between PPG Teslin Envos substrate and PPG Teslin SP1000 substrate (kg CO2e/kg). The analysis uses primary supplier and PPG manufacturing data as well as secondary life cycle inventory data and was conducted in a manner substantially consistent with ISO 14040, ISO 14044 and ISO 14067.