Films for the Future

Processing comparisons

Seal-It has long specialized in shrink label applications, and Pritchett says that EarthFirst compares favorably with the other shrink films the company uses. “Earthfirst PLA film’s performance is comparable to traditional petroleum-based films like PVC, PETG, and OPS. It has a high shrink percentage, rivaling PETG. It has excellent machineability, clarity, and printability, and can be printed using rotogravure or flexo. EarthFirst PLA is superior to other shrink films in that shrink initiates faster and it’s stable at higher storage temperatures,” he expands.