For Flexibles, Stable Doesn't Mean Stagnant

Mandel believes more of the inexpensive, readily available standard films such as polyethylene and polypropylene will be this year's workhorses. Specialty film materials will get the most attention when converters look at metallization to replace foil, either as a barrier or for aesthetics. Laminations and coextrusions with materials such as EVOH and polyester will continue to play a part where barrier materials are required.