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# Replacing PS? Compare Material Options at a Glance.

### Your Cheat Sheet to Comparing PS, PET, PP, and XPP

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PS replacement isn’t a future project anymore. Most teams are already deep in the process of looking for a solution — but the right fit isn't always obvious.

You need a material that can fit your lines, your process, your application, and your sustainability goals. But once you start comparing options, the details get messy fast. Some materials process well but fall short on recyclability, while others support sustainability goals but create issues with shrinkage, speed, snap, or equipment costs.

The XPP Comparison Cheat Sheet gives you a clear, at-a-glance comparison of how XPP polypropylene stacks up against three of the most common packaging materials—PS, PET, and standard PP—so you can quickly see how each material compares.

Download the cheat sheet to compare:

- Processing performance
- Material attributes
- Recyclability
- Equipment needs
- Snap function
- Part yield across common food packaging applications

### Get the XPP Comparison Cheat Sheet

## XPP: Built for PS Replacement

Replacing PS means finding a material that can meet the needs PS has handled for years: line performance, stiffness, heat tolerance, snap function, yield, and product protection.

XPP was developed to help brands and manufacturers move toward more recyclable packaging without giving up the traits that matter in form fill seal and thermoformed applications.

The cheat sheet gives you a quick look at how XPP compares to PS, PET, and standard PP across three key areas.

![XPP line performance icon](https://info.icpg.co/hs-fs/hubfs/xpp-cheat-sheet-line-performance.png?width=90&height=91&name=xpp-cheat-sheet-line-performance.png)

### Line Performance

See how XPP compares across trimming, line speed, shrinkage, yield, and equipment needs.

![XPP package function icon](https://info.icpg.co/hs-fs/hubfs/xpp-cheat-sheet-package-function.png?width=90&height=91&name=xpp-cheat-sheet-package-function.png)

### Package Function

 Review key traits like heat tolerance, stiffness, clarity, taste and odor impact, snap function, and recyclability.

![XPP part yield icon](https://info.icpg.co/hs-fs/hubfs/xpp-cheat-sheet-part-yield.png?width=90&height=91&name=xpp-cheat-sheet-part-yield.png)

### Part Yield

 Compare typical yield at 1,000,000 lbs across creamer cups, yogurt cups, pudding cups, shelf-stable juice cups, and portion-control condiment cups.

## See What's Possible With XPP

 Review the guide with your team to take a closer look at which material may be the right fit for your application.

When you’re ready to talk through the next step, ICPG can help. Whether you’re exploring XPP or need a custom plastic rollstock solution, we’ll work with you to find the right material for your product, process, and goals.

[See the Comparison](https://info.icpg.co/xpp-properties-comparison-cheat-sheet#form)

 Have questions about your application? [Talk with the ICPG team](https://icpg.co/about-us/contact-us/).

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