Tag: #SyntheticPaper

December 17, 2018

Hop Industries is pleased to announce that its recently released Hop-Syn GO grade is now suitable for all leading digital LED inkjet printers and LED offset presses. Initially designed exclusively for the HP Indigo digital press, Hop-Syn GO grade is now recommended for a broad range of wide and narrow format, digital UV inkjet and LED offset presses.
Customers can use Hop-Syn GO for a variety of durable applications which range from menus, ID cards, POP signs, retail tags, book covers, and much more. It’s the environmentally-friendly, cost effective alternative to inferior top-coated plastics and laminated paper substrates.
”We are broadening the market for Hop-Syn GO because it prints with great adhesion, definition and color resolution on the leading LED offset presses and wide format LED roll-fed printers. Our customers are delighted with the results,” comments Jack Smith, Senior Vice President, Hop Industries.
Hop-Syn GO’s proprietary top coating provides a scuff-resistant surface that delivers excellent ink adhesion with the highest color resolution. Made from a combination of polypropylene and calcium carbonate, Hop-Syn GO’s pre-treated surface has been shown to eliminate or reduce static by more than 25% compared to printing on 100% solid plastics, such as polystyrene and rigid PVC.
Hop-Syn GO’s thermally stable construction can withstand temperatures from -50F up to 220 without distortion. Its non-porous surface easily repels water, grease, oil and harsh chemicals, meeting the specific durability requirements widely expressed by digital print customers. Hop-Syn GO is an ideal replacement for pulp-paper applications where extreme tear resistance, weather resistance and lamination are required.
Hop-Syn GO is a white, opaque, smooth matte synthetic paper, available in .008 and .010 gauge thicknesses in standard stock sheets, including 12″ x 18″, 13″ x 19″, 20.5″ x 29.5″, 23.5” x 29.5”,
26” X 40” and in a 55″ master roll width.
Free samples of Hop-Syn GO are available upon request. For more information, contact Hop Industries at 800-524-0757 or visit www hopsyn.com.

December 4, 2018

Offset printing on plastics has numerous advantages, especially for applications that require durability with high impact. To ensure quality throughout the printing process, we created the latest tips guide to help press operators avoid common printing challenges.
For example, press operators may encounter challenges with ink drying or color sequence, which can impact the quality of output. Poor ink/water balance, or ink drying too slow can also have ramifications. The Hop-Syn offset printing guide is a helpful resource that addresses these challenges and more.

Start with the Right Substrate
Hop-Syn is one easiest synthetic papers to print on via offset, which is why many print service providers prefer it. It’s also one of the top substrates specified by big brands because of the high-quality output and environmentally-friendly properties.
Hop-Syn comes in multiple grades to suit every printing application such as P-O-P displays, banners, blockout and backlit signs, as well as hang tags, book covers, maps and more.
Hop-Syn experts are always available for advice about everything related to the durable substrate, such as grade selection, printing processes, finishing and fabricating, including die cutting, folding, drilling, and gluing.

For questions or more information visit www.hopsyn.com or call 800-524-0757.