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breakfast menu using white toner

Elevate Your Business With White Toner

With specialty paper printed with unique combinations of white toner, your printed pieces take on a new dimension. Learn more.

Importance of Durable Signs for Construction Projects

Importance of Durable Signs for Construction Projects

Discover the types of signage used in construction and the best materials for signage and documentation that can survive on-site conditions.

Improving Documentation Durability in the Energy Sector With Specialty Paper Solutions

Improving Documentation Durability in the Energy Sector With Specialty Paper Solutions

Looking for durable documentation solutions? Specialized paper products help protect safety manuals, inspection records and other important documents.

Transform classroom resources with REVLAR die-cut paper

Transforming Classroom Resources With REVLAR Die-Cuts for Education

Looking for paper resources that will last in the classroom year after year? Browse REVLAR die-cut paper products from RELYCO and get creative!

How Print Service Providers Can Stand Out With Synthetic & Specialty Media

How Print Service Providers Can Stand Out With Synthetic & Specialty Media

Printing services have faced consistent declines over the years. Learn how print service providers can stand out with synthetic and specialty media.

How to Choose the Best Durable Paper

How to Choose the Best Durable Paper

Not sure which durable paper is right for you? We can help. Our durable paper product portfolio covers all the bases. In this post, we break down some key features.
Introducing Sustainable Water-Resistant Paper

Introducing Sustainable Water-Resistant Paper

Rite in the Rain All-Weather paper is designed to withstand the toughest wet conditions, all while being a fully recyclable, wood-based renewable paper.
Printable Temporary License Plates

Printable Temporary License Plates

REVLAR is a weatherproof and tear-proof synthetic paper used to create secure and durable temporary license plates, which replace outdated and fraud-prone paper tags. This paper is designed to last for years, remaining eligible through harsh conditions. By incorporating advanced security features like barcodes and holograms, these temporary plates improve readability for law enforcement and automated tolling systems. Using RELVAR provides a reliable method for states and dealer programs to manage temporary vehicle registration with greater control and security.

A "Fresh" Take on Signage for Grocery Stores

A "Fresh" Take on Signage for Grocery Stores

Grocery stores can improve sales and customer experience by using durable, waterproof signage, especially in food departments. Traditional paper signs often get damaged by moisture, but synthetic options like REVLAR are waterproof, tear-proof and can be sanitized, making them a more professional and long-lasting choice. This eliminates the need for costly and time-consuming lamination while ensuring signs remain clean.

How You Can Use Waterproof Synthetic Paper

How You Can Use Waterproof Synthetic Paper

Wondering how you can use waterproof synthetic paper? Well, we've got ideas upon ideas - some from us and a few from our favorite customers! Think menus, parking passes, indoor/outdoor signage, maps, manuals, tags, labels, cards, tickets and more...
Is Waterproof Paper Worth the Investment? A Cost/Benefit Analysis

Is Waterproof Paper Worth the Investment? A Cost/Benefit Analysis

Is waterproof paper really worth the investment? Check out this cost comparison chart outlining the savings with waterproof paper vs. lamination.
How to Print with Waterproof Synthetic Paper

How to Print with Waterproof Synthetic Paper

To print on waterproof synthetic paper, use a compatible printer and the right settings. Check that your dry toner laser, offset or flexo printer can handle the paper’s weight and heat, then test with samples. Choose a media setting that matches the paper weight; aim for lower heat, slower speed and a straight paper path or use a synthetic paper setting if available. For best results, let sheets acclimate for 24 hours, fan edges to reduce static and store unused paper in its box.

How to Choose the Right Synthetic Paper

How to Choose the Right Synthetic Paper

We know it can be overwhelming to determine which synthetic paper is right for you. What are the key differences? How do you know which one to choose? This blog post answers those very questions!