PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the launch of PPG TESLIN ® ENVOS™ substrate. Developed with 30% bio-based content*, PPG Teslin Envos delivers up to a 25% reduction in carbon footprint** while delivering performance improvements compared to PPG Teslin SP1000 substrate using the same unique microporous technology. The bio-based content and carbon footprint reduction are measured according to ASTM International and ISO testing standards, respectively.
PPG Teslin Envos synthetic paper is designed for a wide range of applications, including secure credentials such as government IDs and passports, durable and specialty labels, RFID labels, and identification cards where long-term performance is essential.
Developed with 30% bio-based content, PPG Teslin Envos synthetic paper offers enhanced brightness, tear and puncture resistance, tensile strength, flexibility, and print performance. It is compatible with a broad range of printing and finishing processes, making it suitable for applications requiring durability, premium print quality, and security.
Compared with PPG Teslin SP1000 substrate, PPG Teslin Envos offers up to a 25% reduction in cradle-to-gate carbon footprint. The material supports sustainability goals while maintaining high performance without requiring changes to existing processing methods.
“Customers are increasingly looking for materials that support carbon reduction goals without requiring performance tradeoffs,” said Diane Merzbach, PPG global strategic market manager, Teslin substrate, Specialty Products. “PPG Teslin Envos substrate demonstrates how innovation can support these sustainability objectives while delivering product improvements without process adjustments.”
PPG Teslin Envos substrate is manufactured at a facility where PPG applies purchased renewable electricity credits. The product is currently available in a 10-mil thickness, with additional options planned for development. PPG’s synthetic paper portfolio also includes standard-grade PPG Teslin substrate and PPG Teslin Bio substrate.
PPG is a global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty products, headquartered in Pittsburgh, United States. The company operates in more than 50 countries and reported net sales of $15.9 billion in 2025, serving construction, consumer products, industrial, transportation, and aftermarket markets.