Q: What is Polyart^®?
A: A high-density Polyethylene film with a matte clay coating on both sides.

Q: What are its characteristics?
A: Very durable, almost completely tear-proof, resistant to most oils and chemicals, very water-resistant and very easy to print by all processes.

Q: Do I need special inks to print on Polyart?
A: No. Most 100% oxidizing inks work fine. We recommend an ink tack of 16 or below. If your ink manufacturer has any questions, we would be happy to answer them. Also, we can provide test samples and make ink recommendations for you.

Q: Will Polyart run on my copier?
A: Probably not. Most copiers’ fuser rolls are too hot. When Polyart gets too hot, it will shrink. (However, Xerox does have a new low-temperature copier that will probably work.)

Q: Will Polyart run on my laser printer?
A: Not unless you have a cold fusion, flash or chemical laser printer. Unfortunately, most laser printers are too hot.

Q: Does Polyart come in a pressure-sensitive grade?
A: Yes. Many of our customers convert Polyart into pressure-sensitive products. If you’re interested, contact us and we'll suggest some pressure-sensitive converters to you.

Q: How long does Polyart take to dry?
A: Polyart dries much faster than most plastics. To make completely certain it has hard-dried, you should let it dry overnight. However, Polyart will normally dry in approximately two hours.

Q: What precautions do I need to take when using Polyart outdoors?
A: None. Polyart contains no artificial whiteners or brighteners, which cause other plastics to become brittle and break in the sun. Polyart holds up very well outdoors in sunlight.

Q: Where can I buy Polyart? Can I get a brochure or samples?
A: Please Contact Us for information, brochures or samples.

Q: Why is Polyart clay-coated?
A: Clay coating eliminates the two biggest problems of plastic sheets: static and slow drying. Polyart has no static and provides a smooth, uniform surface that speeds drying.

Q: What is the range available? Can I get a special sheet size?
A: Go to the Range and Technical Data section.

Q: Which printing processes are most suitable for Polyart?
A: Polyart can be printed by conventional processes such as flexo, litho, gravure, rotary letterpress, screen, as well as variable information systems such as thermal transfer, ion deposition, dot matrix, ink jet, etc.  For more information, see the How to Print section.

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