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Products/Polypropylene Films

Polypropylene (PP) films derive from petroleum using cost-effective and high yield polyolefin resins and have properties similar to those of polyethylene, but are stronger, more rigid and have a higher temperature resistance. The films are non toxic, light, strong and odorless, with good moisture barrier properties. Efficient to produce, PP films require less energy and fewer raw materials compared to most other filmic substrates. As with PE, films are manufactured either by the blown bubble process or the cast extrusion process.

 

Depending on the process, PP films may be orientated (or stretched) in either one direction (OPP) as mono-axial film, or biaxially-orientated (BOPP) in both the machine and cross direction. This improves the film’s optical properties, while providing good stiffness and high tensile strength in the machine direction.

 

The market has seen a dramatic increase in the manufacturing and off-line coating of PP films for pressure sensitives, reel-fed or cut sleeve wraps and in-mold labels as well as filmic release liners.

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Film

General Description

Application

Typical Weight

Typical Caliper

Polypropylene Films

PPNTC

Gloss White 60

White glossy cavitated Biaxially Orientated flame treated Polypropylene film. (BOPP).

Flexible product labels for rigid and semi-squeeze durable applications such as cosmetics, detergents and food packages.

44 gsm

60 mic

PPTC

Gloss White 60

White, gloss topcoated non cavitated Biaxially Orientated Polypropylene film (BOPP).

Flexible product labels for rigid and semi-squeeze durable applications such as shampoo bottles, detergents, cosmetics etc. Solid film for robust removal purposes.

58 gsm

59 mic

PPTC

Satin White 65

White, satin topcoated cavitated Biaxially Orientated Polypropylene film (BOPP).

Flexible product labels for rigid and semi-squeeze durable applications. Excellent Thermal transfer printability.

46 gsm

65 mic

PPTCE

60 Gloss White

White, gloss topcoated cavitated Biaxially Orientated Polypropylene film (BOPP).

Flexible product labels for rigid and semi-squeeze durable applications. Superior appearance and graphics.

45 gsm

60 mic

PPTC

Gloss Clear 60

Transparent, gloss topcoated Biaxially Orientated Polypropylene film (BOPP).

Flexible product labels for rigid and semi-squeeze durable applications where excellent transparency is important.

53 gsm

60 mic

PPTC

Gloss Silver 50

Biaxially Orientated, bright reverse metallised film with a specialty print receptive coating on one side and a superior metallised surface on the reverse side (BOPP).

Labels for luxury products such as cosmetics, toiletries, specialty foods and promotional labels for maximum shelf appeal.

47 gsm

51 mic

Transfer PP70

White, matt coated cavitated Biaxially Orientated Polypropylene film (BOPP).

Product labels for durable applications where a matt appearance is required.

50 gsm

70 mic

Transfer PP74

Matt White

White, matt coated cavitated Biaxially Orientated Polypropylene film (BOPP).

Ideally suited to applications where label durability is important. These include pallet labeling, applications involving wet storage, industrial applications and chemical drum labeling

60 gsm

74 mic

Transfer PP96

Matt White

As above.

As above.

72 gsm

96 mic

Transfer PP100

Matt White

As above.

As above.

77 gsm

100 mic

Transfer PP120

Matt White

As above.

As above.

88 gsm

120 mic

Transfer PP150

Matt White

As above.

As above.

105 gsm

150 mic

Transfer PP180

Matt White

As above.

As above.

128 gsm

180 mic

OverLam OPP 17

A super clear Biaxially Orientated Polypropylene film (BOPP) without a topcoat.

Suitable for over laminating of papers and films providing durable labels with a high gloss and scratch resistance.

16 gsm

17 mic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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