To make possible the printing and adherence of plymer plastics, it is inherent that the surface be treated so that the surface tension rises to a defined point. Example, untreated PE and PP have a surface tension of about 30dynes/cm. Well-treated PE and PP should reach a value of about 38-42 dynes/cm for printing and adhesion.
Most polymer plastics with a surface tension of less than 37 dyne/cm will have binding difficulties - often recognized in that the tape pull-off test has negative results.