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Certevo® | Polymeric film for ID Documents

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Certevo® is an innovative polymeric substrate designed for advanced security printing applications. It offers excellent printability, durability, and enhanced security features while being fully recyclable, making it ideal for high-secure ID documents.

Certevo® is a polymeric substrate developed by Covestro for use in the security printing industry. It is designed for high-secure official documents, certificates, and applications that require advanced anti-counterfeiting measures.
Key features of Certevo® include:

  • Excellent compatibility via intaglio and offset printing processes
  • Excellent embossing capabilities that are superior to traditional paper
  • Laser engravability for enhanced security features
  • Enhanced ink adhesion without additional coatings
  • Tear resistance for extended document lifecycle
  • Recyclable single-polymer composition

Certevo® aims to meet the need for security printing materials that align with sustainability goals while complying with global standards for the production of ID documents. The durability of the polymeric material can help to reduce the replacement frequency, which in turn reduces the use of resources.
Our innovative security printing material combines performance characteristics with recyclability. This makes Certevo® a pioneering solution for the security printing industry looking for future-oriented, more sustainable alternatives.

Key Benefits

  • Intaglio printability: Certevo® enables precise and at the same time >160mic deep intaglio printings.
  • Ink receptivity: The anti-static polymer material supports excellent wetting and ink adhesion.
  • Durability: Certevo® offers high chemical and mechanical resistance.
  • Recyclability: As a polymeric mono material, it enables thermo-mechanically recycling.

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