PLA Shrink Labels Meet Packagers’ Environmental and Economic Challenges

In addition to its compostability, Gilbreth PLA labels and T-E bands present an attractive lower-cost benefit. The PLA resin-producing process requires 66 percent less fossil fuel to produce than its petroleum-based counterpart. PLA shrink film requires less heat, less dwell time (and therefore less energy) to shrink the label onto the package. Use of PLA can increase line efficiencies and save valuable energy and resources.