Tobias Reed Production Knowledge Lead at 4OVER4.COM
Tobias is our voice for cutting, binding and large format, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.
Question
What the difference between synthetic plastic and rigid vinyl?
Answer
First, what they have in common: both synthetic plastic and rigid vinyl are unique alternatives to traditional paper, engineered to be far more durable than a paper stock. The difference is the material and how it behaves. Synthetic plastic is polypropylene, while rigid vinyl is PVC, which is stiffer.
| Synthetic Plastic | Rigid Vinyl | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Polypropylene | PVC |
| Feel | More flexible | Stiffer, more rigid |
| Durability | Waterproof, tear resistant | Waterproof, tough |
- Both shrug off water and tearing, so they outlast paper in demanding conditions.
- Choose synthetic plastic for a lighter, more flexible feel and rigid vinyl for a firmer card.
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