Cosmo Synthetic Paper - Non Tearable

Cosmo Synthetic Paper (CSP) looks and feels like the traditional paper we use, but with plenty of added benefits. You can print on it, fold it, cut it and even write on it, but unlike ordinary paper, CSP is known for its durability and longevity. It is very difficult, and bordering on impossible, to tear. Apart from this, CSP does not soak in liquid or crumble under humid conditions, in fact you can wipe of the liquid if it pours on the surface. It is chemical resistant and can be used in environment where regular paper would not survive. It is therefore safe to say that CSP is not just water-proof but weather-proof.

Now you might ask, what is CSP:

CSP is made from a recyclable plastic based film which resembles paper in appearance. It is engineered to be durable but, it appears and prints like normal paper. CSP is printable with most available printing technologies including:

• Wet & UV offset printing
• Wet & UV flexographic printing
• Letterpress
• Screen printing
• Thermal transfer
• Rotogravure
• Most digital toner technologies

CSP provides an ease of conversion for slitting, scoring, folding, die-cutting, perforations, embossing, foil stamping and even lamination. It offers excellent lay flatness for sheet printing. Another advantage is CSP’s optimized drying time.

Prior to synthetic paper, printers would coat or overlaminate paper to achieve added durability or gloss, however now with CSP they gain these attributes with just one stock. This eliminates an added step on press, which increases turn around speed and also lowers cost.

The versatility of CSP is reflected in the vast number of applications where it can be used:

1. Commercial Printing- Maps, Calendars, Posters, Coasters, Menus, Children’s Books, Time Tables, Wristbands, Mouse Pads, Hospital Folders, Religious Books, Brochures and Leaflets, Recipe Books, Instruction Manuals, Bibs.

2. Tags & Labels- Apparel and Footwear Tags/Labels, Paint and other Container Labels, Chemical Drum Labels, Construction Site Stickers, PS Labels for HDPE/PP/PET Containers, Track and Trace Labels/Tags for Supply Chain, Logistics and Inventory Management, Warning Labels on Appliances, Airport
Transfer Tags

3. Retail & Packaging- POP Graphics, Posters, Indoor Billboards, Vertical Banners, Backlit Displays, Swing Stickers, Catalogues, Danglers, Gift Wrapping Paper, Carry Bags

4. Identification and Credentials- Visiting Cards, Airline Tags, Healthcare/Insurance Cards, Library Cards, Student ID Cards, Degree Certificates and Marksheets, Membership Cards, National ID Cards, Drivers’ License, Voter ID Cards, Birth and Merit Certificates, Land Documents

5. Outdoors – Horticulture Identification Tags, Outdoor Billboards, Signages and Displays, Frontlit and Backlit Displays, Storefront Displays, Displays and Advertisements on Public Transport Vehicles, Bus Shelter Displays, Train Station and Airport, Signages and Displays

And the list goes on, the only limit to the possible applications of CSP is your imagination. It is made to cater to all business specific applications and printing technology requirements.

Overall, Cosmo Synthetic Paper offers technical expertise, performance benefits, and a level of versatility that is unparalleled, so that you can make the most of your investment.

CPP Films – The Versatile Polymer

Polypropylene film or PP is a low density plastic film. The most important types of PP are cast polypropylene (CPP) and bi-axially oriented polypropylene (BOPP). Cosmo Films offer both these types of PP films. While BOPP is a more commonly known polypropylene film, the use of CPP in the food, pharmaceutical, flower, textiles and several other industries are consistently gaining popularity.

Some of the differences between CPP and BOPP are listed below for better understanding: 

1. CPP is a soft film like polyethylene, whereas BOPP is a bit stiff and crinkly 
2. CPP does not dead-fold well due to its natural living hinge, whereas BOPP has better dead-fold characteristics. 
3. CPP can be ultrasonically or thermally sealed without the use of any specialty coatings, whereas BOPP does not heat seal well without the use of specialty heat seal coatings. 
4. While BOPP films have better barrier properties than CPP, CPP has better barrier properties than most other polyethylene and PVC films. 

Cast polypropylene film is gaining favour as the material of choice in both traditional flexible packaging as well as non-packing applications. CPP has a higher tear and impact resistance, and better cold temperature performance and heat-sealing properties as compare to BOPP. There are various type of CPP films like general CPP, retort grade CPP, metalized CPP, solid white CPP and several other applications depending on the requirement and end application.

Some of the major benefits of CPP are listed below: 

• Excellent heat seal strength, high puncture and tear resistance 
• Excellent packaging integrity at extreme temperatures and high heat resistance 
• No impact on the coefficient of friction (COF) control 
• High yield per unit area and low specific weight (0.91 g/cm3) 
• Offers good moisture barrier 
• High transparency 

The health care and pharmaceutical industries use CPP films for packaging of drugs for extended periods of time since CPP films can protect against contamination. Application in other industries includes stand-up re-closable pouches, multi layered laminations, side-weld seal bags, flower and twist wraps.

Some of the major applications of CPP are listed below: 

• Food Wraps or Candy/Confectionery packaging 
• Bakery Products 
• Lamination 
• Garment Bags 
• Retort Packaging 
• Stationery Packaging 
• Vacuum Metallization 
• Deep Freeze Application 
• Over Wrap 
• Floral Wraps 

Metalized and General CPP films are the two leading types of CPP films used in the market. While the demand for CPP is higher in more developed countries like U.S, Canada, UK, Germany, the two countries that dominate in the use of CPP in the Asia Pacific region are India and China. With manufacturing units in India, Korea, and the USA, Cosmo Films is one of the leading manufacturer & exporter of CPP & BOPP films in polypropylene films category.

Unique Features of Thermal Lamination Film for Packaging

Thermal lamination films are surface coated with resin or a thermal adhesive that melts even in low temperature. This feature ensures that the lamination of paper products is possible simply by applying pressure and heat. There are three types of thermal films that come in two or three finishes.

1. Biaxially oriented polypropylene film (BOPP)
2. Biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate film (PET) 
3. Biaxially oriented nylon-6 film (Nylon) 

Features of BOPP thermal laminating films

In this type of thermal laminating films biaxially oriented polypropylene is the base material. The process used to combine the layers of BOPP film and thermal laminating adhesive is extrusion coating. Therefore, the film has the properties of BOPP film on one side and the other side is heat sensitive and is used for dry lamination.

Advantages Of BOPP Thermal Laminating Film 

• The BOPP films are available in various decorative shades. People use this type of film to give an aesthetic look and feel to their products. 
• The density of this film is approximately 0.90 g/m3 and is therefore cost effective when compared to polyester films. 
• There is a myriad type of BOPP films for various purposes ranging from Silky matte, Matte to Glossy finish. 
• It can be used for lamination purpose too. 
• The other features include high transparency, superior moisture barrier, amazing chemical resistance and excellent gloss. 

Applications of BOPP thermal laminating films include diaries, cosmetics, leaflets, brochures, textbook covers, leaflets, shopping bags and so on. 

Features of Polyester Thermal Film (PET) 

Though it’s a popular thermal film, it comes with a high price. It is generally used for two-sided printing.

• The thickness of this thermal film ranges between 1mil up to 10-15 mil. 
• Its most sought after because it’s not easily breakable. 
• PET film comes in both gloss and matte finishes 
• This is used to laminate the menu cards in restaurants 
• The identification cards with magnetic strips can also be laminated using PET films. 

Features of Nylon Thermal Film 

Compared to the polyester thermal film, Nylon films are expensive. However, it’s used as book jackets as it has strong abrasion resistance. This thermal film is also known as a breathable laminate as it allows moisture inside the laminate.

These are three types of superior quality thermal films that are easily available in the market. You have to choose them wisely from a reputed vendor and brand for your business purposes.