Appvion Alpha 185 E
| Type | Label stock |
|---|---|
| Maker | Mill |
| Series | Unknown |
| Finish | Unknown |
| Basis weight | 73.4 gsm |
| Basis weight (lb) | 19.5 lb (writing) |
| Caliper | 81.3 µm |
| Caliper (points) | 3.2 pt |
| Print process | Direct thermal |
| Markets | Label |
| Certifications | Unknown |
| Food contact | Unknown |
| Recyclability | Recyclable |
| Minimum order | Unknown |
| Datasheet | Datasheet |
Unknown means the sources we read don't state it: series, finish, certifications, food contact, minimum order.
Where each value comes from
- Basis weight “g/m2 73.4 ± 3.7” appvion.com
- Basis weight (lb) “chemistry with no added phenols 17 x 22–500 (lbs) 19.5 ± 1” appvion.com
- Caliper “Key Features Caliper 3.2 ± 0.15/81.3 ± 5” appvion.com
- Caliper (pt) “Key Features Caliper 3.2 ± 0.15/81.3 ± 5” appvion.com
- Print process: Direct thermal “Alpha® 185 E is a non-topcoated direct thermal label facestock” appvion.com
- Recyclability: recyclable “Maximum 1.0 ODU 149º C • Recyclable Dynamic—Atlantek 400 (mJ/mm2)” appvion.com
Source: appvion.com · checked 2026-10-19
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