Product Grades | PPG TESLIN Substrate

PPG TESLIN® synthetic paper is available in a range of product grades to address specific application requirements.

The following chart helps users identify the best Teslin substrate grade for specific applications and printing processes. For added assurance, please contact us to find out which grade is recommended for your application and print technology. PPG gives no guarantees and strongly advises that pre-test qualification of material, processes and equipment be conducted, along with testing to ensure suitability.

Please consult the Teslin Substrate Print Technology chart and the Teslin Substrate Digital Printing Compatibility Matrix for specific machine recommendations.

Product Grade	Description	Available Thickness		Compatible Print Technologies	Typical Applications
		mil	micron
Teslin SP Substrate	SP is the standard product.	6 7 8 10 12 14 18	145 179 203 254 305 356 457	Offset Flexography Gravure Thermal Transfer Inkjet (pigment-based)	Print and Laminated Materials Tags and Labels Laminated Cards and Key Tags Secure Credentials and ID Cards e-Passport
Teslin TS substrate	Thermally stabilized (TS) grades are more resistant to shrinkage when exposed to elevated temperatures. They are best for applications where fixed graphics are printed before digital- or laser-printing of variable data.	6 7 8 10 12 14	145 179 203 254 305 356	Intaglio B&W Laser most models Color Lasermost models Digital* some models, some require digital grade	Print and Laminated Materials Tags and Labels Laminated Cards and Key Tags Secure Credentials and ID Cards
Teslin Digital substrate	Developed specifically for many Indigo® and Xeikon® digital print models, Teslin Digital substrate does not require a coating to run, unlike many other substrates. It also provides a stiffer, crisper feel for more difficult print engine feeders.	10	254	Digital	Print and Laminated Materials Laminated Cards and Key Tags Secure Credentials and ID Cards
Teslin IJWP substrate	Teslin Ink Jet, Waterproof (IJWP) substrate was developed to support dye-based ink jet applications by allowing them to “hold out” and to make the print waterproof. Coated on both sides, the substrate is treated to optimize ink jet printability, provide photo-realistic image quality, offer extremely quick dry times, and provide exceptional lamination peel strength.	6 7 8 10 12 14	145 178 203 254 305 356	Inkjet (dye-based)	Print and Laminated Materials Tags and Labels Laminated Cards and Key Tags Secure Credentials and ID Cards
Teslin HD substrate	Teslin HD (Higher-Density) substrate is suited for applications requiring greater stiffness and tear-resistance than what is provided by Teslin SP substrate. Testing also has shown that it can survive high temperatures for extended time periods, making it suitable for difficult in-mold applications such as vulcanization in-mold labeling.	7 14 18	178 356 457	Offset Flexography Gravure Intaglio Thermal Transfer Inkjet (pigment-based) Digital
Application-Specific Grades
Teslin Security-Grade substrate	Building on Teslin substrate’s inherent tamper-resistant/tamper-evident performance, Teslin Security-Grade substrate is manufactured with security features embedded within the material. Sold through a secure supply chain, it can also be made program-specific for an authenticable supply chain from manufacturing to issuance. Learn More	6 7 8 10 12 14	145 178 203 254 305 356		Secure Credentials and ID Cards
Teslin Food-Grade substrate	When used as intended, Teslin Food-Grade substrate is fully compliant for single- and repeated-use applications under U.S. Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and all applicable U.S. food-additive regulations as a food contact material. The substrate also is fully compliant with all type of food and under all conditions of use for which it is technologically suitable. It is not limited by food type, amount of material used or operating conditions. Learn More	6 7 8 10	145 178 203 254		Tag and Label Print and Laminated Materials
Teslin Bio substrate	Independently tested to ASTM standard D5511, substantially all of the material breaks down into microbe-consumable particles in anerobic conditions. Studies show 7.8% degradation over 74 days with continued break down expected, but it isn’t known if the rate of degradation for the portion of Teslin Bio substrate that will degrade naturally will remain constant over time. Learn more	6 7 8 10 12 14	145 179 203 254 305 356		Print and Laminated Materials Tags and Labels
Teslin Blue substrate	Similar to our standard product, Teslin Blue substrate has a 12 to 15 percent whiter appearance.	6 7 8 10 14	145 178 203 254 356		Print and Laminated Materials Tags and Labels Laminated Cards and Key Tags Secure Credentials and ID Cards
Teslin EMI/RF shielding material	PPG Teslin EMI/RF (electromagnetic interference/radio-frequency) shielding material is for electronic applications that require shielding to function properly, protect RF transponders from illegitimate reading or writing, or provide a durable grounding path. Learn more	6 7 8 10 12 14 18	145 179 203 254 305 356 457		e-Passport e-Covers and Inlays Credit card pouches: Cell phones pouches Electronic toll pass pouches Grounding tapes Circuit boards Safe rooms Actuated chips Antennas Electronic devices