TerraSkin® XP

TerraSkin® XP is a combination of 80% stone (calcium carbonate) with a 20% PE (polyethylene) non-toxic resin to create a strong, sustainable substrate. The Calcium Carbonate comes from construction waste material; such as, marble, limestone and chalk scraps which are ground down to a fine powder. The PE is post-industrial recycled and acts as the binder for the Calcium Carbonate. TerraSkin® XP outperforms traditional paper with its moisture and tear-resistance.

Applications: Banners, signs, P.O.S./P.O.P., backlit signage, Labels, Packaging applications: folding cartons, barrier/protective layer.TerraSkin can be coated with a variety of adhesives and coatings for specialty applications.

TerraSkin® XP delivers environmental and printing advantages over pulp papers, printable plastics and synthetic papers.

•     No Deforestation - Not a single tree is used in the production of TerraSkin® XP.
•     No Water - The production of TerraSkin® XP requires no water
•     No Bleach - TerraSkin® XP is naturally bright white; therefore, requires no bleach or other bleaching agents during manufacturing
•     Durable - TerraSkin® XP is moisture, oil, and tear-resistant.
•     Reduction in Ink Costs - TerraSkin® XP is fiber free reducing ink coverage needed by 20-30%
•     Degradation - TerraSkin® XP will degrade back to its source - the powder of stone - when left out in nature for approximately six to nine months. The product releases no toxic materials, and the paper can be safely incinerated. The inorganic mineral and residues can be reused, though no recycling facilities yet exist in the United States.
•     Cradle-to-Cradle Silver Certified - Cradle to Cradle Certification provides a company with a means to tangibly, credibly measure achievement in environmentally-intelligent design and helps customers purchase and specify products that are pursuing a broader definition of quality. This means using environmentally safe and healthy materials; design for material re-utilization, such as recycling or composting; the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency; efficient use of water, and maximum water quality associated with production; and instituting strategies for social responsibility.
• Recycling – Can be recycled with PE, PP and PETE without the need to separate. Also, TerraSkin can be recycled with industrial #2 recycling streams when recycling code is prominently displayed on label so recyclers know the label’s content is not contaminated and is les than 2% of the containers total weight                                              

Please contact the Plastiprint sales support staff at 303-987-0450 or via email at mmeyer@plastiprint.com