Synthetic paper

Synthetic paper is a type of paper-like material^[a] made from synthetic resin. Synthetic papers can be highly water resistant, flexible, durable and tear resistant.

Synthetic paper is usually made out of either biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) or high-density polyethylene (HDPE).

The market for synthetic paper includes packaged food and beverage consumption, use as label paper, and the cosmetics industry.

Types of synthetic paper

Stone paper

Main article: Stone paper

Stone paper is a synthetic paper consisting largely of calcium carbonate.

Notes

1. Paper is defined as a mesh of cellulose fibers. Without cellulose content, a paper-like material is not 'true' paper, but may colloquially be called paper, or marketed as such.