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Teslin is a waterproof synthetic printing medium manufactured by PPG Industries. Teslin is a single-layer, uncoated film, and extremely strong.

Are IDS made of Teslin?

Teslin® is a synthetic material used in making ID and event cards. Teslin® Paper offers an affordable alternative to other kinds of material. Teslin® is waterproof and tear resistant making it more durable than standard paper.

Can you print on Teslin paper?

Teslin is a synthetic paper – all this means is that it’s actually a plastic that you are able to print on using a standard home or office Inkjet or Laser printer.

Are Missouri IDs thin?

Missouri’s new driver’s license is thinner and more flexible with a slick design and graphics. Holograms pop under black light. Each component makes it more difficult to copy, especially imbedded perforations.

What are ID cards made of?

ID Card Materials PVC is the most common material used to make ID cards. PVC is durable, strong, and can remain structurally-intact for a very long time. Composite cards, typically made of 60% PVC and 40% PET, offer added durability and warp resistance, and are perfect for lamination applications.

What is a Teslin ID card?

Teslin is a synthetic paper material that is flexible, highly printable, waterproof and tear resistant. It is often used in the ID badge industry due to its flexible surface to receive both dye-based ink jet printing and other options for offset and laser printing.

Are Missouri IDs laminated?

Each card is laminated with an optically variable pattern with the text “Missouri” and the state seal. The laminate shows an ultraviolet ink pattern when placed directly under a black light source. 1D Barcode for factory use only. 2D Barcode includes data from the front side of the card.

What is Teslin® Paper?

Teslin® Paper offers an affordable alternative to other kinds of material. Teslin® is waterproof and tear resistant making it more durable than standard paper. The material can be laminated with one of our Butterfly Laminating Pouches to create a borderless ID card that will last much longer than a standard PVC card.

Can I print on a Teslin® ID card?

We offer a complete line of pre-perforated Teslin® ID cards that can be printed on using any standard inkjet or laser desktop printer. For a quick tutorial see the How to Make an ID Card section of our website or for more information about Teslin® Paper you can visit our Teslin® products page.

What are Teslin perforated card sheets?

Teslin Perforated Card sheets have one or more cards on them. The cards are held in the sheet by perforations so that the sheet will pass through the printer.

Which Teslin inkjet printer should I buy?

Laser Teslin SP-1000 (10 mils thickness, can print both sides) Used for Laser printing, litho printing, and for Epson Inkjet Printers that utilize DuraBrite or UltraChrome inks. Inkjet Teslin IJ-1000WP (10 mils thickness, can print both sides) Used for Inkjet printing, works best with inkjet printers that use dye based inks.