--- title: American Durafilm Blog | Mold Release description: Mold Release | --- [![AmDuraLogo](https://market.americandurafilm.com/hubfs/AmDuraLogo.svg)](http://www.americandurafilm.com/)   ![mobile](https://market.americandurafilm.com/hubfs/mobile.svg) [(888) 809-2314](tel:8888092314) ![email](https://market.americandurafilm.com/hubfs/email.svg) [info@americandurafilm.com](mailto:info@americandurafilm.com)   [My Account](https://americandurafilm.com/my-account/)       [Shop](https://americandurafilm.com/shop/) - [Fabrication](https://americandurafilm.com/fabrication/) - [Resealable Duralok Bags](https://americandurafilm.com/fabrication/resealable-duralok-bags/) - [Fabricated Bags](https://americandurafilm.com/fabrication/fabricated-bags/) - [Thermoforming](https://americandurafilm.com/fabrication/thermoforming/) - [Die Cutting](https://americandurafilm.com/fabrication/die-cutting/) - [Sheeting](https://americandurafilm.com/fabrication/sheeting/) - [TCGF Cylinders](https://americandurafilm.com/fabrication/tcgf-cylinders/) - [Film Lamination](https://americandurafilm.com/fabrication/film-lamination/) - [Film Distribution](https://americandurafilm.com/film-distribution/) - [Kapton® Film](https://americandurafilm.com/film-distribution/kapton-film/) - [Teflon® FEP Film](https://americandurafilm.com/film-distribution/teflon-fep-film/) - [Teflon® PFA Film](https://americandurafilm.com/film-distribution/teflon-pfa-film/) - [Tefzel® ETFE Film](https://americandurafilm.com/film-distribution/tefzel-etfe-film/) - [Tedlar® Film](https://americandurafilm.com/film-distribution/tedlar-film/) - [ChemFilm® ETFE Film](https://americandurafilm.com/film-distribution/chemfilm-etfe-film/) - [ChemFilm® FEP Film](https://americandurafilm.com/film-distribution/chemfilm-fep-film/) - [ChemFilm® PFA Film](https://americandurafilm.com/film-distribution/chemfilm-pfa-film/) - [FEP Extruded Layflat Tubing](https://americandurafilm.com/film-distribution/fep-extruded-layflat-tubing/) - [Heat Shrinkable Rollcovers](https://americandurafilm.com/film-distribution/heat-shrinkable-rollcovers/) - [Polyimide Tubing](https://americandurafilm.com/polymide-tubing/) - [Small Diameter](https://americandurafilm.com/polymide-tubing/small-diameter/) - [Large Diameter](https://americandurafilm.com/polymide-tubing/large-diameter/) - [Specialties/Sub-Assemblies](https://americandurafilm.com/polymide-tubing/specialties-sub-assemblies/) - [Technical Data](https://americandurafilm.com/polymide-tubing/technical-data/) - [High-Performance Coatings](https://americandurafilm.com/high-performance-coatings/non-stick-low-coefficient-of-friction-non-wetting/) - [Non-stick / Low coefficient of friction / Non-Wetting](https://americandurafilm.com/high-performance-coatings/non-stick-low-coefficient-of-friction-non-wetting/) - [Service Temperature](https://americandurafilm.com/high-performance-coatings/service-temperature/) - [Chemical Resistance](https://americandurafilm.com/high-performance-coatings/chemical-resistance/) - [Dielectrics](https://americandurafilm.com/high-performance-coatings/dielectrics/) - [FDA Conformity / 21CRF](https://americandurafilm.com/high-performance-coatings/fda-conformity-21crf/) - [Recoating](https://americandurafilm.com/high-performance-coatings/recoating/) - [About](https://americandurafilm.com/about-us/our-history/) - [Our History](https://americandurafilm.com/about-us/our-history/) - [Our Process](https://americandurafilm.com/about-us/our-process/) - [Our Facility](https://americandurafilm.com/about-us/our-facility/) - [Our Partners](https://americandurafilm.com/about-us/our-partners/) - [Design & Prototype](https://americandurafilm.com/about-us/design-prototype/) - [Industries](https://americandurafilm.com/about-us/industries-overview/) - [Blog](https://americandurafilm.com/about-us/blog/) - [Contact Us](https://market.americandurafilm.com/contact-american-durafilm) - [Whitepapers](https://americandurafilm.com/about-us/whitepapers/) - [Spec Sheets](https://americandurafilm.com/about-us/spec-sheets/) - [ISO 9001: 2015 Certification Compliance](https://americandurafilm.com/about-us/certification-compliance/) # American Durafilm Blog ## [Mold and Mildew Resistant Material for Medical Applications](https://market.americandurafilm.com/blog/mold-and-mildew-resistant-material-for-medical-applications) Posted by [Mack Hendrick](https://market.americandurafilm.com/blog/author/mack-hendrick) on Apr 29, 2020, 2:44:28 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://market.americandurafilm.com/hubfs/file-1588181155107.hospital-cleaninig.jpg)](https://market.americandurafilm.com/blog/mold-and-mildew-resistant-material-for-medical-applications) Why Tedlar® Is a Superior Option for the Medical Industry Robert F. Davis reports in his publication that when Tedlar® polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) films first entered the market in 1958, it was known as “R” film, and then later Teslar PVF film. Its early uses were mainly for circuit board markets in a clear film form, then later pigmented versions of film were used for roofing and building siding applications. It was during this time, in 1961, that the name was changed to Tedlar®. 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