Tekra Fundamentals

Ever wondered if Mylar® was the same as Polyester? Find your answer with our latest Tekra Fundamental!

Mylar® film has been a staple film in the industry for over 70 years. Learn more about Mylar® film and the growth of the film since it was invented.

This Fundamental discusses the purpose of a liner in adhesive transfer tape as well as some of the different types of liners.

Polyester film has an excellent combination of properties, which makes it useful in a wide variety of applications, such as: laminating, stamping, forming, and more.

Mylar® is one of the world’s most recognized and widely used polyester films. Because of its popularity, the term “Mylar” is typically used when referring generally to plastic film. Learn what Mylar® is made of in this article.

Mylar® Film is one of the most popular and widely-used polyester films in the world. This type of film has a wide variety of different uses, and this article digs deep into what those uses are.

The way in which film is prepared for printing can vary, depending on the type of plastic, ink type, post-processes, and final application needs.

Want to learn more about polycarbonate film? Learn more about the types of polycarbonate film and their properties.

People often wonder if plastic can be used as insulation, and we have the answer!

Mylar® and Melinex® are two of the strongest films that exist today. Learn more about how they can help your application!

There are a variety of films that can fall under the umbrella of “transparency films”, but the term most commonly refers to polyethylene terephthalate (polyester PET) films. Learn more today!

This type of film has high levels of dimensional stability at both low and high temperatures, and is used in a variety of industrial applications, like packaging and printing.

Melinex® & Mylar® polyester films have a wide range of uses. Read more about common applications for polyester film, as well as reasons why you should use polyester over other film types.

Learn more about the differences between PEN film and PET film, as well as common applications.

Are you just getting acquainted with polyester film? Learn more about the types of polyester film and their unique properties.