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In the field of security and protection, our dedicated polycarbonate and TPU films, thermoplastics, elastomers and more are suitable for applications such as protective apparel, ID cards or badges.
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Identification documents require special substrate materials to help prevent counterfeiting; which is why more government agencies are turning to the advanced features of Makrofol®ID polycarbonate films for the manufacturing of ID documents.

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Laser protection for pilots and law enforcement personnel

Bayfol® HX film enabled Meta Materials Inc., a smart materials company, to create the world's most advanced laser protection eyewear for pilots and law enforcement personnel called metaAIR®

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Materials form a strong bond for durable medical wearables

We worked with Teknor Apex to evaluate the adhesion and chemical resistance of medical-grade polycarbonates and TPEs.

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Reaching for the stars

INAF, in need of a light-guiding material for its specialized telescopes, found films offering out-of-this world performance.

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The Covestro approach of monetizing circular economy is to embed circular thinking into the earliest stages of customer engagement and beyond, and to co-develop solutions through strong partnerships.

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With innovative films, we offer our customers state-of-the-art security glazing for a wide range of applications.

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Polyisocyanate crosslinker portfolio from Covestro

More sustainable IPDI product line with reduced carbon footprint, enabled via a mass-balance approach.

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TPU Films Selector Tool 

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Bayfol® HX film enables bright, resilient security holograms

Bayfol® HX film enables vivid security holograms that make verification easier and counterfeiting more difficult.

Read more
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Innovative technologies enabling secure identity documents

The latest technologies by Covestro enable both optimal security and efficient production of ID documents

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Advantages of Makrofol® ID polycarbonate films for identification documents

Identification documents require special substrate materials to help prevent counterfeiting; which is why more government agencies are turning to the advanced features of Makrofol®ID polycarbonate films for the manufacturing of ID documents.

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Rethinking the passport with innovative specialty films

In the passport arena, Covestro offers differentiated passport solutions leveraging its Makrofol® ID polycarbonate and Platilon® ID thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) films portfolio for the passport data page, hinge and booklet cover applications

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Laser protection for pilots and law enforcement personnel

Bayfol® HX film enabled Meta Materials Inc., a smart materials company, to create the world's most advanced laser protection eyewear for pilots and law enforcement personnel called metaAIR®

Read more
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Materials form a strong bond for durable medical wearables

We worked with Teknor Apex to evaluate the adhesion and chemical resistance of medical-grade polycarbonates and TPEs.

Read more
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Reaching for the stars

INAF, in need of a light-guiding material for its specialized telescopes, found films offering out-of-this world performance.

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Security & protection

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    Application

    ID Documents Security

    Customizable polycarbonate and thermoplastic polyurethane films enabel multiple security features in ID cards, passports, driver licenses and security documents .

  • Protective apparel: Lowering the risk of injury with high-performance materials
    Application

    Protective apparel

    High quality polycarbonates, PU resins, elastomers and thermoplastic composites for protective apparel

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    Story

    Monetize Circular Economy | Co-creating Value with Customers

    The Covestro approach of monetizing circular economy is to embed circular thinking into the earliest stages of customer engagement and beyond, and to co-develop solutions through strong partnerships.

  • Mass balance, recycled compounds and ISCC certification for sustainability and a circular economy
    Story

    Polyisocyanate crosslinker portfolio from Covestro

    More sustainable IPDI product line with reduced carbon footprint, enabled via a mass-balance approach.

  • Colorful films and sheets
    Story

    TPU Films Selector Tool 

    Streamlined product selection: A web-based TPU films selector tool utilizing questionnaire and filters to match user needs

  • Specialty films for circular solutions
    Story

    More sustainable films for circularity

    Our films portfolio with partly bio-based, recycled, and ISCC PLUS-certified mass balanced materials contribute to circular economy.

  • Pair of gloved hands holding a sheet of transparent ultrathin plastic film
    Story

    Makrofol® TF: Ultrathin polycarbonate films I Covestro

    Our new extrusion process enables polycarbonate films as thin as 15μm for use in membranes for filtration and electronics. Learn more!

  • Hexagon Structure
    Story

    Bayfol® HX film enables bright, resilient security holograms

    Bayfol® HX film enables vivid security holograms that make verification easier and counterfeiting more difficult.

  • Three different passports
    Story

    Innovative technologies enabling secure identity documents

    The latest technologies by Covestro enable both optimal security and efficient production of ID documents

  • ID card made of Makrofol® ID.
    Story

    Advantages of Makrofol® ID polycarbonate films for identification documents

    Identification documents require special substrate materials to help prevent counterfeiting; which is why more government agencies are turning to the advanced features of Makrofol®ID polycarbonate films for the manufacturing of ID documents.

  • person holding a passport at the airport
    Story

    Rethinking the passport with innovative specialty films

    In the passport arena, Covestro offers differentiated passport solutions leveraging its Makrofol® ID polycarbonate and Platilon® ID thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) films portfolio for the passport data page, hinge and booklet cover applications

  • medical wearables
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    Materials form a strong bond for durable medical wearables

    We worked with Teknor Apex to evaluate the adhesion and chemical resistance of medical-grade polycarbonates and TPEs.

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