Global Synthetic Paper Market Review and Forecast 2018-2024 | Overview of Additives: Clays, Titanium Dioxide, Calcium Carbonate, Talc and Silicas

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DUBLIN, Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Synthetic Paper: Technologies and Global Markets" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The report includes:

An overview of the global markets and technologies for synthetic paper
Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2018, estimates for 2019, and projections of CAGRs through 2024
Coverage of cavitated and clay-coated films and multilayer lamination and coextrusion
In-depth analysis of various printing processes, including lithographic printing, gravure printing, flexographic printing, letterpress printing, and digital printing
Overview of synthetic paper additives, such as clays, titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate, talc and silicas
Detailed profiles of key competitors of the market, including Agfa-Gevaert N.V., Hop Industries Corp., Nan Ya Plastics Corp., Taghleef Industries (TI), Transcendia and Valeron Strength Films

Synthetic paper is more durable than its conventional counterpart. At the same time, synthetic paper poses a considerable dilemma in terms of eco-friendliness. On the positive side, it reduces the pressure on conventional wood-based paper and contributes to conservation. It is widely acknowledged that deforestation prevention is a major driver of the synthetic paper industry.

On the negative side, synthetic paper employs non-biodegradable material, so its impact on the overall health of our planet is debatable. The other factor is the use of petroleum in the production of synthetic paper and the global movement towards decreasing use of petroleum and its derivatives. There are additional issues related to pricing, which will limit the application of synthetic paper to long-duration applications. Dilemmas such as these will continue to limit the adoption of synthetic paper in spite of its obvious operational benefits.

The favorable characteristics of synthetic paper open doors for its several applications that place a premium on durability. For reasons explained in the report, packaging is not considered in the purview of the report. That caveat notwithstanding, the number of existing and potential applications of synthetic paper continues to expand. Companies continue to introduce uses such as underwater scientific survey papers, wine-proof tags, door-hangers, football playbooks (and many other related uses: books used in boating, gardening and bathtubs) and maps.

Additional benefits of synthetic paper include their support for targeted composition of clay and resin to alter the dyne level depending on the application requirement. Similar adjustments can be made for opacity levels, gauge thickness and UV inhibition with greater precision compared to wood pulp-based paper.

Given the greater demands on paper printing in challenging environments, the drive towards increase in market size will triumph over the inhibiting factors. Synthetic paper is reported to exhibit high opacity while retaining a matte finish and bright look. It also improves the efficiency of printing by offering resistance to static charges and avoiding double feeding.

Synthetic paper is a two-tiered market comprising the initial products to replace fiber-based paper and the more recent materials, which are led by labels/tags replacing fiber-based paper versions. Paper production is segmented into a variety of categories led by printing/writing/publishing. Packaging, newsprint and tissue paper make up the remainder.

Packaging segments include shipping sacks, grocery and other bags, while printing/writing/publishing are led by uncoated free sheet and coated papers, with uncoated groundwood and bleached bristols (a type of paper) comprising the bulk of the remainder.

The report covers the following synthetic paper materials:

Polypropylene
High-density polyethylene (HDPE)
Polyester
Polystyrene
Others (predominantly Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC))

The scope of this study is global. The global market is broken down by material. Individual material type is broken down, further, by application (labels/tags and non-labels) and by geographic region: the Americas, Europe/Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific (APAC).

This report is organized in the following manner:

Chapter 2: Executive Summary presents a high-level view of the synthetic paper shipment market in terms of end-use.
Chapter 3: Synthetic Paper: Evolution and Technologies presents a comprehensive view of the history of synthetic paper development. It explains the benefits and challenges associated with the synthetic paper industry. It also covers the manufacturing methods and material characteristics of synthetic paper variants. The chapter explains the salience of various parameters associated with synthetic paper evaluation.
Chapter 4: Applications of Synthetic Paper takes a closer look at various applications in a qualitative and quantitative manner.
Chapter 5: Regional and Material Markets dives into quantitative analysis. The chapter covers dynamics associated with individual geographic regions and applications in the context of materials markets.
Chapter 6: Patent Analysis analyzes U.S. patents granted in areas that are relevant to the synthetic paper.
Chapter 7: Company Profiles provides an overview of the synthetic paper industry. The chapter also describes leading companies in the synthetic paper domain.

Key Topics Covered

Chapter 1 Introduction

Study Goals and Objectives
Reasons for Doing This Study
Scope of Report
Information Sources
Methodology
Geographic Breakdown

Chapter 2 Executive Summary

Pricing Considerations

Chapter 3 Synthetic Paper: Evolution and Technologies

History and Introduction
Technology Overview
Properties of Synthetic Paper
Printing on Synthetic Paper
Benefits of Synthetic Paper
Challenges Confronting Synthetic Paper
History and Background of Synthetic Paper
Major Contributors to the Synthetic Paper Evolution
Manufacturing Methods
Internal Manufacturing
Surface Coating
Surface Treatment
Film Laminate
Material Overview
Film/Sheet Material
Microporous Polymers
Microporous Films
Market Overview
Resins and Synthetic Paper
Polyethylene
Polypropylene
Polyester
Polystyrene
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Flexible Plastic Film Fabrication Technology
Film Extrusion
Other Primary Film Processing Methods
Film Casting
Blown Films
Calendering
The Process of Film Conversion
Polymer and Film Orientation
Commercial Aspects
Biaxial Orientation: the Tenter Frame
Tabular Orientation Process
Corona Treatment
Cavitated and Clay Coated Films
Multilayer Lamination and Coextrusion
Lamination
Coextrusion
Optical Properties of Papers/Films
Testing of Paper and Paperboard: Optical Properties
Basic Technology
Contribution of Fillers
Film Thickness Units
Synthetic Paper Additives
Clays
Titanium Dioxide
Calcium Carbonate
Talc
Silicas
Other
Printing Process and Printing Inks
Performance Requirements
Ink Selection
Drying of Printing Inks
Specific Printing Processes
Lithographic Printing
Gravure Printing
Flexographic Printing
Letterpress Printing
Digital Printing
Printing on Plastics
Specifics
Comparison with Printing on Paper
Multiple Industrial Print Technologies Helpful in Printing on Plastics
Problem of Low Surface Energy of Plastic Substrates
Latest Approaches in Synthetic Paper Printing
Inks
Drying Issues
Static Control
Other Problems and Solutions
Whiteness, Opacity and Printability
Formulation Techniques
Common Formats
Role of Converters
Concept of Waterproof Paper
Soft Polyesters
Rigid Polyesters
Woven Fabric Paper
Satin Acetate Fabric Face Stock
Other Types of Waterproof Paper
Test Methods for Synthetic Paper
Government Paper Specifications Standards

Chapter 4 Applications of Synthetic Paper

Market Overview
Defining the Synthetic Paper Market
Clarity and Opaqueness
Various Definitions of Synthetic Paper
Labels and Tags
Use
Labels
Tags
Film Producer Response
Label/Tag Environmental Considerations
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
Flexible Packaging
Commodity Plastics
Non-Label Applications
Cards
Menus
Maps/Charts
Other Applications
Synthetic Paper Currencies
Graphic Arts

Chapter 5 Regional and Material Markets

The Thickness Dilemma
Geographic Regions
Regional Overview
Material Dynamics
Market Penetration Considerations
Marketing Efforts Essential
Polypropylene
HDPE
Polyester
Polystyrene
Other Materials

Chapter 6 Patent Analysis

Introduction
Trends by Functional Category
Trends by Year
Trends by Country
Trends by Assignee

Chapter 7 Company Profiles

Synthetic Paper Market Scenario
Integrated Film Fabricators
Vertical Integration
Horizontal Integration
Non-integrated Film Fabricators
Distributor Firms
Company Profiles

Companies Mentioned

A. Schulman
Agfa-Gevaert N.V.
American Profol Inc.
Arjobex Sas
Avery Dennison
Bestrade Precision
Contract Converting
Cosmo Films
Domtar
DuPont
Elastin International
Europapier
Flexcon
Formosa Polychem
Fresco Printpack
Fusion Digital Paper
Granwell Products
Guangzhou Zhenge Adhesive
HOP Industries Corp.
Junish Composites
Kaveri Metallizing And Coating
Mark Products Llc
Masterpiece Graphics (MGX)
Mdv Papier GmbH
Multi-plastics Inc.
Nan Ya Plastics Corp.
Neenah Inc.
Nekoosa Coated Products
Novacell Hellas
Now Plastics Europe
Plastics Suppliers Inc.
Pluss Polymers/Pluss Advanced Technologies
Ppg Industries Inc.
Relyco Sales Inc.
Seiko Epson Corp.
Shanplast Enterprises
Suprabha
Synthogra
Taghleef Industries (Ti)
Taiwan Lung Meng
Toyobo
Transcendia
Treofan Group
Valeron
Veritiv
Vitopel
Yupo Corp.

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