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'''Teslin''' is a synthetic printing |
'''Teslin''' is a synthetic printing medium, manufactured by [[PPG Industries]]. Teslin is a waterproof synthetic material that works well with an [[inkjet printer]], [[laser printer]], or [[thermal printer]]. Teslin is also single-layer, uncoated film, and extremely strong. In fact, the strength of the lamination peel of a Teslin sheet is 2-4 times stronger than other coated synthetic and coated papers. Teslin comes in the sizes of 7 [[Thou (unit of length)|mil]] to 18 mil, though only sizes 10 mil and 14 mil are sized at 8.5" by 11", for printing with most consumer printers. Also available are [[perforated]] versions of Teslin, specifically, 1up, 2up, 3up, 6up, and 8up. |
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Teslin is used widely in the production of drivers licenses, voter ID cards, and other forms of identification card. Because of its commercial availability, Teslin is also often found used for counterfeit or [[Identity document forgery|fake IDs]]. |
Teslin is used widely in the production of drivers licenses, voter ID cards, and other forms of identification card. Because of its commercial availability, Teslin is also often found used for counterfeit or [[Identity document forgery|fake IDs]]. |
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Revision as of 13:12, 9 June 2009
- For the community in the Yukon, see Teslin, Yukon.
Teslin is a synthetic printing medium, manufactured by PPG Industries. Teslin is a waterproof synthetic material that works well with an inkjet printer, laser printer, or thermal printer. Teslin is also single-layer, uncoated film, and extremely strong. In fact, the strength of the lamination peel of a Teslin sheet is 2-4 times stronger than other coated synthetic and coated papers. Teslin comes in the sizes of 7 mil to 18 mil, though only sizes 10 mil and 14 mil are sized at 8.5" by 11", for printing with most consumer printers. Also available are perforated versions of Teslin, specifically, 1up, 2up, 3up, 6up, and 8up.
Teslin is used widely in the production of drivers licenses, voter ID cards, and other forms of identification card. Because of its commercial availability, Teslin is also often found used for counterfeit or fake IDs.
See also
- thou (unit of length), also known as a mil
External links
- Teslin Website
- Buy Teslin
- Teslin Step by Step Guide
- Teslin used for ID Card Production
- Standard Teslin Including Extensive Compatibility
- Inkjet Teslin for Inkjet Printers
- Laser Teslin
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