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How does synthetic paper
differ from conventional paper? |
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Whereas conventional paper is made
primarily from wood pulp, most synthetic paper is
manufactured using oil-based synthetic resins (plastics).
As a result, synthetic paper possesses characteristics
resembling those of plastic film, but looks almost
indistinguishable from regular paper. Synthetic
paper outperforms regular paper in terms of moisture
resistance (almost no structural deterioration or
deformation when wet) and durability (resistance
to tearing). In addition, it is extremely resistant
to chemicals and oils and has an exceptionally smooth
surface finish. |
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How long has synthetic paper
been in use? |
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In May of 1968, amidst worries about
the future of pulp resources strained by the sudden
increase in paper demand in a rapidly expanding
economy, and with an eye to the future potential
of petrochemical research, Japan's Science and Technology
Agency published their "Recommendations towards
the Development of a Synthetic Paper Industry",
launching a synthetic paper boom in the related
business community.
Dozens of firms took up the research and development
of synthetic paper, and many began commercial production,
but with the first oil crisis in 1973, most were
forced to pull out of the industry.
Since then, not only in Japan but worldwide, synthetic
paper companies like ours have pioneered the functional
application of synthetic paper in a continually
expanding marketplace, and synthetic paper is now
being actively used in a wide range of fields around
the globe. |
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"YUPO" is a registered trademark
of Yupo Corporation, and is a brand name covering our
entire line of synthetic paper products.
The idea for the name "YUPO®" came from
using the "P" from "paper" to unite
the names of our parent companies, Mitsubishi Petrochemical
(Mitsubishi Yuka in Japanese, now Mitsubishi Chemical
Corporation) and Oji Paper Company.
*When using the YUPO® name, please refer to
our trademark usage guidelines. |
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What environmental steps
is Yupo Corporation taking? |
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Our Kashima plant has been certified
ISO 14001 compliant, and we are putting into place
other positive environmental initiatives. Additionally,
absolutely no toxic substances (such as lead, hexavalent
chromium, mercury, cadmium, BHA, phthalate ester)
or other environmentally high-impact materials are
used at any point in the manufacturing process. |
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Yes. YUPO® is made from polypropylene
(PP), a "grade-A student" among recyclables, and
can be recycled in a variety of ways. Because it
is made from the same polyoletin resin used for
shampoo bottles and the like, YUPO® labels can
be recycled without having to be peeled off the
bottle. And once melted down and molded, these materials
can be reused in recycled products such as plastic
flower pots and pegs. |
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What about YUPO®'s recycling
initiatives? |
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The scraps from the factory manufacturing
stage are reused as raw materials. |
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How do I dispose of YUPO®? |
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While YUPO® does not release any toxic
substances when incinerated, please follow your
local municipality's guidelines for plastics when
disposing of it as household waste. For commercial
disposal, it must be treated as industrial waste. |
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What are some uses of YUPO®? |
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From posters and other point-of-purchase
materials to printed maps and menus, not to mention
packaging, stickers, labels, document forms, flyers,
and ballot paper, YUPO® has found a home in a broad
range of fields. For more examples, please refer
to the
introduction to applications page. |
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Can YUPO® be used with photocopiers
or laser printers? |
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No it cannot. Exposure to the high
temperatures generated by conventional copy machines,
etc., can result in deformation of YUPO® that may
cause unexpected problems. Please refrain from such
use. |
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Where can I get a sample
of YUPO®? |
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Please direct inquiries for samples
to this
site. |
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While we do not sell our products
directly, we are happy to put you in contact with
our distributors, so please don't hesitate to inquire.
At present, we have subsidiaries in the United States
(Virginia) and Europe (Düsseldorf), and, with Asia
supplied by Japan, our sales organization spans
the globe. If
you let us know your location, we will gladly
put you in touch with the relevant distributor. |
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What sizes is YUPO® available
in? |
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YUPO® products are available in both
rolls and sheets. While sheets are available in
both standard and custom sizes, rolls are basically
only available in custom sizes, so please be careful
when ordering. |
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Can YUPO® be used with inkjet
printers? |
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Yes, we have various YUPOJET® grades
that are designed for printing on wide format inkjet
printers. Please choose the grade best suited to
your printer. |
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Does YUPO® require special
ink? |
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Yes. With only a few exceptions (SUPERYUPO®
and other coated grade), YUPO synthetic paper requires
specially formulated inks. For more detailed information,
please refer to the
Printing Overview page. |
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What should I keep in mind
when printing with YUPO®? |
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Please be sure to consider ink, drying
time, advance preparation, use of spray powder and
the like. For more detailed information, please
refer to the
Printing Information page. |
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What should I keep in mind
when processing YUPO®? |
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Please be sure to take care when cutting
and folding during the manufacturing process. For
more detailed information, please refer to the
Processing Information page. |
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Is YUPO® recommended for
use as a shade for lighting equipment? |
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YUPO® has a low heat tolerance. When
used with lighting equipment, it must be kept well
away from high temperatures. Please
inquire. |
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