Thanks to those of you who replied to my inquiry about the material that Reise Know-How maps are printed on. I just thought I'd give an update in case others may have been curious, too. I received the response below from the company. I intend to describe their maps as synthetic. -- Gwen Gwen Curtis Map Collection 410C Science and Engineering Library University of Kentucky Libraries Lexington, KY 40506-0039 (859) 257-1853 [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Reise Know-How Verlag [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Monday, February 20, 2017 3:48 AM To: Curtis, Gwen <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Waterproof maps Dear Gwen, Here is the translation of our maps as described on our website: The maps of the world mapping project T are printed on POLYART T, a virtually indestructible, absolutely water-resistant synthetic material. It can be folded and folded as desired without tearing. In addition, it is writable as normal paper, non-toxic and recyclable. Wir wünschen Ihnen noch viele spannende Reisen! Ihr Reise Know-How Team i.A. Renate Schade Reise Know-How Verlag Peter Rump GmbH Postfach 14 06 66 33626 Bielefeld www.reise-know-how.de Bleiben sie auf dem Laufenden und besuchen Sie uns auch auf Facebook: https://de-de.facebook.com/ReiseKnowHow oder abonnieren Sie unseren Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2Ba15 Am 16.02.2017 um 22:16 schrieb Curtis, Gwen: > I recently purchased several of your World Mapping Project maps that are labeled as "rip and waterproof." In cataloging the maps I have to describe the material that maps are printed on when it is something other than paper. I have seen where some catalogers have used terms like plastic, plastic-coated, vinyl, or synthetic. I'm just wondering how you would describe the material. Thanks! > > Gwen Curtis > Map Collection > 410C Science and Engineering Library > University of Kentucky Libraries > Lexington, KY 40506-0039 > > (859) 257-1853 > [log in to unmask] > >