kp® Printable Films Guide

Printable Films Guide Pentaprint Pentaclear Pentadur kpfilms.com Klckner Pentaplast Printable Films Portfolio Thousands of brands and graphic products use kp printable films. Choose Pentaprint for general print applications Pentaclear for box printing and Pentadur for stationery materials. Pentaprint Print Films Applications Engineered specifically for general print applications requiring brilliant Advertising and promotional materials clarity excellent ink adhesion high-impact strength water oil and chemical resistance and UV stability. Runs efficiently on all print processes without pretreatment. Dimensionally stable. Easy to process resulting in fewer rejects. Manufactured in a controlled environment to the strictest current GMP standards. Can conform to FDA and BGVV standards upon request. Can meet HACCP directives. tags and labels banners hot stamping point-of-purchase items and displays menus charts backlit panels teaching materials backer sheets counter mats mouse pads floor graphics printable and thermoformable items Pentaclear Box Films Applications Provides clarity printability and scratch resistance for clear Prestige cosmetic fragrance and packaging. Available in a large spectrum of colors finishes and surfaces. Offers brilliant and exceptional glossy appearance for enhanced shelf appeal. personal care gift sets clear folding boxescartons gift packaging where product visibility is desired transparent windows transparent packaging round boxes blisters in folding cartons Pentadur Stationery Films Applications Highly durable films for protecting stationery products and materials. Binding systems transparent covers Available in an extensive range of colors and surfaces including gloss matte and embossed. High impact strength provides greater tear resistance. Easily processed for fewer rejects. Exceptional layflat and die-cutting properties. page protectors files folders index cards Benefits across the supply chain Distributors Co

nverters Printers Brand Owners Consistent quality means fewer processing issues and crisp eye-catching results Efficient punchability Efficient processability Excellent bonding performance Excellent ink adhesion Excellent graphic reproduction on high-quality materials Seals scores and cuts without difficulty Multiple surface textures High optical quality Enhancements available including custom corona treatment Outstanding durability High clarity Stocking programs for quick order fulfillment Technical support available globally Personal technical support Dedicated sales contact Ideal for all print processs including flexo digital rotogravure and hybrid presses Reliable global sourcing minimizes supply issues kpdistributor short lead times and quick delivery Extensive film selection with multiple polymer and color choices Durable films for long service life Custom textures and surfaces Sustainable materials available Knowledgeable technical service team works with you to make your aspirations realities How to choose the perfect print film When determining which film is right for an application the number of options can be overwhelming. Which polymer is the most printable Which colors are available Is one film more durable than another When is surface treatment necessary The kp printable films portfolio takes the guesswork out of finding the perfect film. The portfolio has options that enable you to choose a polymer base type surfacetexture and color. Printable film choices are based on a combination of polymer surfacetexture and color. Polymers Base Type Color SurfaceTexture Vinyl PET APET PP HDPE High Impact Matte or Gloss Clear White Blue Gray Smooth Embossed PS HIPS SmartCycle UV Protected Transparent Custom GlossGloss. Matte Matte Which polymer fits your application kps printable films portfolio has a wide range of polymers so you can match the right film to your product specifications. Use this guide to select the best polymer for your

project. Polyvinyl Chloride PVC PVC is the traditional mainstay of graphic films Polyethylene Terephthalate PETG and APET Processes and handles well Best clarity of all polymers Provides great separating properties Great recyclability Accepts all major printing methods Excellent printing surface Sealable with all common technologies PETG sealable with all common technologies Can meet UV protection optical brightener needs APET seals well with glues Easy to form Accepts all major printing methods Easy to form Polyethylene HDPE SmartCycle Lower specific gravity provides increased yield and lower overall cost Made from recycled plastic beverage bottles Easy to cut Post-consumer recycled PCR content from 25 to 50 Corona treatment recommended for superior printing Complies with all applicable international packaging and FDA food contact regulations Sealable with glue heat sealing or ultrasonic technologies Thermoform and print properties comparable to APET Compared to other polymers Polypropylene PP Polystyrene PS and HIPS Great mechanical strength Good mechanical properties Lower specific gravity provides increased yield and lower overall cost Great thermoformability Easy to cut Difficult to form Corona treatment recommended for superior printing Sealable with glue heat sealing or ultrasonic technologies Compared to other polymers Easy to cut Needs corona treatment to be printable Sealable with glue heat sealing or ultrasonic technologies Select a base type kp printable films are available for virtually any application. To find your perfect film start by selecting a polymer from page 5 then use the Pentaprint Pentaclear and Pentadur base type charts to compare your product with the suggested applications. Choose a base type that most closely matches your project. Finally use the color and surface choices on page 10 to optimize your film. Its that easy. material selections available in North America Base Type Pentaprint Films For unique

printing solutions Polymer Application Description Base Type Color PVC General print applications POP displays Gift cards Premium mattematte film with high-impact strength for wide range of prints from conventional- screen- and UV-Offset. Optimized cutting properties. PR-M28016 White Clear PVC General print applications POP displays Gift cards Basic mattematte fim with good-impact strength for UV-Offset print and die-cutting applications. PR-M28006 White PVC General print applications POP displays Print application requiring clear windows The clear glossyglossy kp standard with high-impact strength for wide range of print and die-cutting applications. PR-M28036 Clear PVC POP displays table-top mats floor graphics others marketed as scratch resistant Clear embossed film with unique scratch resistance great impact strength and printable with all common methods. PR-M28039 Clear PVC Outdoor signs Mattematte film specially designed for outdoor signage and great UV-Offset printability. PR-M25464 White PP Signage and stick stakes in the horticulture market PP mattematte high tear resistance film with UVI additive. PR-E801T10 White PETG General print applications POP displays Gift cards Clear glossyglossy film with good mechanical and printing properties. PR-G10T08 Clear PS All print applications General print applications. ST-ES13T00 White Base Type Pentaclear Box Film For general box applications Polymer Application Description Base Type Color APET Clear and print folding applications Prime glossyglossy Box APET grade with good slip performance for printed folding box applications. BX-E610T14 Clear APET Clear and print folding applications Glossyglossy Box APET grade with enhanced slip performance for printed folding box applications. BX-E610T05 Clear APET SmartCycle Clear and print folding applications APET film with guaranteed minimum 25 certified post consumer recycled PCR to reduce plastic waste and the consumption of virgin material. BX-ES125B1 Clear PETG Clear a

nd print folding applications Utility grade film with glossyglossy surface. BX-EG30T05 Clear PVC Clear and print folding applications Glossyglossy high-impact Vinyl for die cut and folding box applications. BX-M28036 Clear PVC Clear and print folding applications Superior impact strength for folding box applications where cracking is an issue. Glossyglossy surface. BX-M28801 Clear PVC Box lid applications Moderate-impact strength and low crease whitening for box lid applications. Glossyglossy surface. BX-M28536 Clear Base Type Pentadur Stationery Films For a wide range of applications Polymers Application Description Base Type Color PVC Tabs clear protectors multi layer applications High-impact strength suitable for metallizing and coating applications. Glossyglossy surface. ST-M28080 Clear White PVC Tabs clear protectors multi layer applications The clear glossyglossy kp standard with high-impact strength for wide range of print and die-cutting applications. ST-M28036 Clear PVC Box lid applications Moderate-impact strength and low crease whitening for box lid applications. Glossyglossy surface. ST-M28536 Clear PE Hanging tags price tags straps print applications Polyethylene film with moderate-impact strength and low crease whitening for box lid applications. Glossyglossy surface. ST-EE00T00 Clear PS All print applications Basic polystyrene with glossmatte or mattematte surface. ST-ES13T00 White PETG Report covers folders Utility grade film for stationery applications. ST-EG30T05 Clear Translucent Blue Options Color kp printable films hold color beautifully adding a new level of excitement to brands. Polymer Color Category Opacity Color Code PVC Bright White Low 039027 PVC Bright White Medium 059030 PVC Bright White High 099200 PVC Tinted Blue Clear 519400 PVC Colorless Clear 719400 PS Blue High 54S7210 PS Warm White Medium 04S9501 PS Warm White Medium 04S9502 PS Bright White High 05S9400 PS Warm White Low 04S9601 PP Warm White Medium 0489800 PET Colorless Clear

116000 APET 11G000 GPET PE Warm White Medium 04E9800 PE Warm White Translucent 12E0000 Options SurfaceTexture kp printable films are available in a variety of surfaces and textures which improve printing and add interest to your designs. Polymer Surface Category Surface Code All GlossyGlossy PVC Description Gloss Ra 100x0 High gloss surface for clear films. Designed for all shiny applications. Offers good printability and processing with excellent slip behavior. 20 120 GlossyGlossy 120_1 Gloss surface for opaque films. Designed for all shiny applications. Offers good printability and processing with excellent slip behavior. 20 70 PET Micro-matteGlossy 101x0 Designed for improved slip behavior. PVC MatteMatte 495x0 The surface for conventional printing. Combines lowest gloss level with increased roughness. This supports high ink load and oxidative drying processes like UV inks. Avoids ghosting. 85 3 2.10 PVC MatteMatte 494x0 Most used mattematte surface from kp. Offers a great balance of illustration accuracy processability and drying. It is the standard for all UV-offset printing processes and inks. 85 3 1.7 PVC MatteMatte 493x0 Fine matte surface. Ideal for light designs like pastel colors. Supports full-face covering images especially with low ink load. 85 6 1.30 PP PS Embossed Gloss 453x0 Rough embossed surface on the prime side and glossy surface on the reverse side. 85 11 PS 85 9 PP PE Embossed Gloss 552x0 Fine matte embossed surface on the prime side and glossy surface on the reverse side. 85 9 PVC Embossed Gloss 681_2 Very rough embossed prime side with a glossy reverse side. 60 16 PVC Embossed Gloss 680_0 Rough embossed prime side with a glossy reverse side. 60 16 PVC EmbossedMatte 781x7 Rough embossed surface with a chemical fine matte reverse side. 60 17 PP PS Embossed Gloss 050D0 Smooth matte surface on the prime side and glossy surface on the reverse side. 85 17 Your perfect printable film Put it all together You have selected

a polymer film base type color and surface. Now use these specification tables to make your final film choice. Pentaprint film codes for general application printable films Thickness Range mil Polymer Application Base Type Color Surface PVC General print applications POP displays Gift cards PR-M28016 099200 059030 493_9 494_9 495_9 4 - 25 PVC General print applications POP displays Gift cards PR-M28006 039027 494D9 4 - 25 PVC General print applications POP displays Print application requiring clear windows PR-M28036 519400 719400 100_0 4 - 25 PVC POP displays table-top mats floor graphics others marketed as scratch resistant PR-M28039 519500 781C7 4 - 25 PVC Outdoor signs PR-M25464 040040 120_1 4 - 25 PP Signage and stick stakes in the horticulture market PR-E801T10 0489800 453D0 10 - 30 PETG General print applications POP displays Gift cards PR-G10T08 09G9620 100_0 8 - 25 PS All print applications PR-ES13T00 04S9400 04S9501 04S9502 04S9601 050D0 453D0 10 - 40 Note Rolls and sheets may differ Pentaclear film codes for box and display applications Thickness Range mil Polymer Application Base Type Color Surface APET Clear and print folding applications BX-E610T14 1160000 100_0 101_0 8 - 25 APET Clear and print folding applications BX-E610T05 1160000 100_0 101_0 8 - 25 APET - SmartCycle Clear and print folding applications BX-ES125B1 1160000 100_0 8 - 25 PETG Clear and print folding applications BX-EG30T05 1160000 100_0 8 - 25 PVC Clear and print folding applications BX-M28036 519400 719400 100_0 4 - 25 PVC Clear and print folding applications BX-M28801 719400 100_0 4 - 25 PVC Box lid applications BX-M28536 519400 100_0 4 - 25 Thickness Range mil Note Rolls and sheets may differ Pentadur film codes for stationery applications Polymer Applications Base Type Colors Surface PVC Tabs clear protectors multi layer applications ST-M28080 519400 100_0 681_2 4 - 25 PVC Tabs clear protectors multi layer applications ST-M28036 519400 719400 100_0 4 - 25 PVC Box lid applications

ST-M28536 519400 100_0 4 - 25 PE Hanging tags price tags straps print applications ST-EE00T00 12E000 453_4 10 - 50 PS All print applications PR-ES13T00 04S9400 04S9501 04S9502 04S9601 050D0 453D0 10 - 40 PETG Report covers folders ST-EG30T05 1160000 100_0 8 - 25 Note Rolls and sheets may differ