Consumables-Substrates - Film

692 UL Recognized Polyester Self-Wound Overlaminate Film OAK HARBOR, OH—acpo ltd., a leading self-wound polyester and polypropylene pressure sensitive adhesive coater, presents 692 UL recognized polyester overlaminate film. This pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) roll label film meets specifications for UL recognized indoor and outdoor label applications, File Number MH18515. It is a clear polyester overlaminate with a 1.42 total film and adhesive mil thickness and exhibits excellent resistance to moisture, acids, oils, sunlight, weathering and aging. Label manufacturers use the UL recognized polyester overlaminate in their label printing processes when their labels need to meet UL guidelines. In order for any

OAK HARBOR, OH—Pressure sensitive adhesive coater, acpo ltd. presents 891, easy release polyester self-wound overlaminate film. 891 is a clear polyester film treated with a platinum based silicone release for smooth, quiet unwind and features a high grade emulsion acrylic adhesive. This premium easy release self-wound film is also available with no adhesive, marked as our 891U. Label manufacturers use the easy release polyester overlaminate in their label printing processes when they require a smooth, quiet release and an illustrious looking label. The 891 is easily removable from a variety of surfaces, and can be easily reapplied to the same surfaces

Creating packaging that drives consumers to ultimately purchase the product—whether on paper or film—is the challenge of any package printer. Promising to deliver the most attractive package to accomplish this objective is a proposition that converters take very seriously. And the trend toward smaller orders with less lead time makes this task even more difficult. Michael Dillon, business manager for Graphic Packaging Laminations, comments, “This trend is due to a variety of factors: the growing popularity of metallized papers and films as a way to catch consumer attention; the number of smaller consumer products companies exploring these materials; and the increase in the frequency

It’s an important and sometimes complicated material category in label printing—release liners—one which can have a big impact in the operations of both label printers/converters and their customers, the consumer products companies. For label converters, the substrate/release liner combination needs to provide a reliable surface so the diecut strike-through cuts the label completely, yet does not cut or weaken the liner below. This has to be done consistently over the course of a label run of thousands and thousands of times. Once the labels get on the customer’s packaging line, the precision and consistency of this operation will quickly be seen.

A converter needs to be armed with the right information to be able to make an educated decision when it comes to metallized papers and films. CONVERTERS HAVE AS tough a job choosing the right product as consumers do in a crowded supermarket. Converters have to go in, no-holds-barred, armed with all the information they can possibly find. With checkbooks in hand, and information abounding, printers can make the best possible choice for both themselves and their customers. packagePRINTING has gathered information from some of the top metallized paper and metallized film suppliers to compare and contrast the two substrates to help converters make

Companies developing film materials are staying one step ahead by staying in close contact with their customers. NEW PLASTIC FILM materials are making a big splash in the marketplace and in many instances are replacing some of the tried-and-true substrates of years past, such as paper and foil. With a variety of different uses, packagePRINTING asked a sampling of film suppliers what they see as the trends in the film material market. Ultimate world domination Not really, but Gretchen Adams of AET Films said films such as AET's are slowly replacing more traditional printed substrates, such as paper. "AET Films is the only independent

Metallized papers and films add pizzazz and value to products. PEOPLE ARE ATTRACTED to shiny objects. It's innate. And whether they know it or not, people carry their fascination of luster into the grocery store where they tend to opt for products in sparkling packages. It's that gloss and glimmer catching the consumer's eye that makes metallized papers and films ever increasingly popular materials with brand owners and package printers. "Metallized substrates are proven substrates in helping to gain market share," said Robert Hazen, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Hazen Paper Co. (Holyoke, Mass.). "The emerging trend

No longer limited because of price and availability, holographic substrates are going mainstream. While the idea of holograms and holographic materials have been around for years, most converters—as well as suppliers—have ignored the technology for mass market applications because it was expensive and hard to get. As interest has grown however, suppliers now realize that holography has grown from niche products, seasonal promotions, and security applications to more mainstream packaging. Once reserved only for premium packaging marketers, holographics are enabling marketers of food, consumables, and more common products to boost shelf appeal and sales. Applied Extrusion Technologies (Newark, Del.) has fully committed

The following suppliers offer printing materials, from label stocks, paperboard, and films, to thermal transfer ribbons and hot stamping foils: Acucote Pressure-sensitive labelstocks with environmentally-safe, water-based, permanent, removable, and specialty adhesive formulations. Specialists in thermal transfer media. Visit www.acucote.com API Foils Hot stamping foils and supplies: metallic, pigment, pearl, specialty, and holographic foils. Visit www.api-worldwide.com Avery Dennison, Fasson Roll N.A. Innovative self-adhesive solutions for consumer products and label products. Fasson-brand pressure-sensitive and non-adhesive coated papers, films, and foils in roll form are widely used in brand identity, bar code labeling systems, product identification, and other applications by

For many printers, the question is not whether to incorporate a specialty substrate, but which one? by Kate Tomlinson, Assistant Editor AS THE POPULARITY of packages incorporating metallized film, foil, and holography continues to rise, the "shiny look" is becoming almost commonplace on store shelves. So how are each of these substrates carving out individual uniquenesses? Metallized film has recently figured prominently in new flexible packaging constructions, including StarKist Tuna's recently released alternative to the alumimun can, the Flavor Fresh Pouch™ retort pouch. Foil is finding a new niche as a softer, subtler attention-getter on packages for products such as cosmetics, which may require