Polyester films continue to grow in popularity for P-O-P and Creative Packaging printing. Polyester films are flexible, exceptionally strong, durable and chemical resistant. It withstands extreme temperature shifts while maintaining its stability, making this a suitable choice for many printing and industrial applications that require longevity and weatherability.
Xcel offers a variety of polyester films that includes material in rolls or sheets, post-consumer recycled content, gloss polyester for wide-format solvent printing, rPET and lenticular.
POLYESTER CPF
Discover Polyester CPF and its countless applications and you’ll wonder why its been missing from your media portfolio. This unique polyester’s properties combine durability and sustainability, while providing a surface for excellent printability and ink adhesion.
Peace of Mind
The product offers chemical and heat resistance, making Polyester CPF the ideal print media for harsher environments.
- Tear-resistant
- Chemical-resistant
- Heat resistance up to 400°F
- Dimensional stability
Cost-Effective
The physical composition of the product involves a “cavitated” process. Cavitate by definition refers to voids or bubbles. This process produces a product with higher yields and lighter weights, resulting in a thicker gauge product at a more competitive price.
- Excellent ink adhesion for a wide range of inks and printing technologies
- Numerous void technology promotes longer life for die-cutting blades versus traditional PET
- Thicker gauges at lighter weights
Sustainable
- Polyester CPF is manufactured utilizing recycled PET resin.
- Recycled resin averages 26% to 50% of post-consumer soda bottles
- Non-PVC
Applications
- Decal/labels
- Blisterpacks
- Freezer signage
- Barrel wraps
- Credit cards
- Membrane switches
- Menu boards
PWSW3-55: 3-mil White Polyester
| Color | Finish | Gauge | Width | Length | U/M | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | Satin | 3mil | 55′′ | – | Foot(ft) | – |
| Latex-Based | Water-Based | UV-Cured | Solvent-Based | Conventional | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ink Compatibility | – | – |  | – | |
| Thermal-Direct | Digital | Offset | Indigo | Screen | Thermal-Transfer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Print Technology |  | – | | – | | – |
| Indoor Use | Outdoor Use | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherability |   |  |
- Outdoor Use: Under normal weather conditions. Extreme heat, wind and cold may cause failure.
- Indoor Use: Under normal lighting and temperature conditions. Exposure to direct sunlight and dust may alter compatibility.
PWSW5-55: 5-mil White Polyester
| Color | Finish | Gauge | Width | Length | U/M | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | Satin | 5mil | 55′′ | – | Foot(ft) | – |
| Latex-Based | Water-Based | UV-Cured | Solvent-Based | Conventional | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ink Compatibility | – | – | | – | |
| Thermal-Direct | Digital | Offset | Indigo | Screen | Thermal-Transfer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Print Technology | | – | | – | | – |
| Indoor Use | Outdoor Use | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherability | | |
- Outdoor Use: Under normal weather conditions. Extreme heat, wind and cold may cause failure.
- Indoor Use: Under normal lighting and temperature conditions. Exposure to direct sunlight and dust may alter compatibility.
PWSW7.5-55: 7.5-mil White Polyester
| Color | Finish | Gauge | Width | Length | U/M | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | Satin | 7.5mil | 55′′ | – | Foot(ft) | – |
| Latex-Based | Water-Based | UV-Cured | Solvent-Based | Conventional | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ink Compatibility | – | – | | – | |
| Thermal-Direct | Digital | Offset | Indigo | Screen | Thermal-Transfer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Print Technology | | – | | – | | – |
| Indoor Use | Outdoor Use | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherability | | |
- Outdoor Use: Under normal weather conditions. Extreme heat, wind and cold may cause failure.
- Indoor Use: Under normal lighting and temperature conditions. Exposure to direct sunlight and dust may alter compatibility.
PWSW10-46: 10-mil White Polyester
| Color | Finish | Gauge | Width | Length | U/M | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | Satin | 10mil | 46′′ | – | Foot(ft) | – |
| Latex-Based | Water-Based | UV-Cured | Solvent-Based | Conventional | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ink Compatibility | – | – | | – | |
| Thermal-Direct | Digital | Offset | Indigo | Screen | Thermal-Transfer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Print Technology | | – | | – | | – |
| Indoor Use | Outdoor Use | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherability | | |
- Outdoor Use: Under normal weather conditions. Extreme heat, wind and cold may cause failure.
- Indoor Use: Under normal lighting and temperature conditions. Exposure to direct sunlight and dust may alter compatibility.
