+39 (02) 89.77.55.24 ENG WHY SHRINK SLEEVE LABELLING? It takes only up to 7 seconds for a consumer to make a purchase decision about food & beverage products. According to several studies up to 70% of FMCG shoppers make the final purchase decision in store. Colours & shapes make the difference!!! Packaging is the ultimate responsible for sending out positive vibes and encouraging consumers to a specific product purchase. Labels are the most obvious elements in the packaging design. Labels convey a brand image that makes the product look appealing. Shrink sleeve labels are glossy, colourful and versatile. They conform to any number of container shapes and their superior graphics allow for customised branding. WHY ARE SLEEVES DESIRABLE? Increased sales High impact graphics Package as a “billboard” Provides more consumer information Bottle design freedom Expand PET packaging applications Protect package contents from UV and visible light degradation No adhesives required on bottle CHOOSE YOUR SHRINK LABEL Global high demand for shrink sleeves is growing at a 5.5% CAGR with the benefits of 360 degree view, extra printing space and tamper evident capability. Due to this demand, there are a various shrink films on the market, and each has its own specific components and characteristics. Selecting the right film requires a rigorous analysis of the project, and may even depend on the environmental footprint the client wishes to leave. Below is a brief overview of the various shrink films available: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), the most commonly used material for this type of application, is a high density film that shrinks at low tempera­ture ranges. It provides good clarity and offers high impact strength for extra weather and scuff resistance. The film starts to shrink be­tween 122° F and 140° F, and possesses good shrinking qualities – generally between 40%-65%. PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) is the most heat resistant shrink sleeve material, offers high scuff resistance, and provides excel­lent clarity. This film starts to shrink between 158° F and 176° F, and has a high shrink percentage (up to about 80%). OPS (Oriented Polystyrene) is a low density film that delivers a softer feel and is more squeezable than other shrink materials. It offers the lowest vertical shrink of the films, up to 75%, and has minimal ma­chine direction (MD) shrinkage. PLA (Polylactic Acid) is a biodegradable thermoplastic made from renewable resources. It is the most environmentally-friendly film, requires less energy due to low shrink initiation temperature requirements, and can shrink up to 72%. Although PLA offers less clarity than other films, it is FDA approved for direct food applications. Contact FINPAC Team today at info@finpac.it to learn more about shrink films and which option is best for your next label print project TYPICAL SHRINKING LABEL PRINTING SPECS SHRINK SLEEVE LABEL MATERIALS PVC film : Standard between 35 – 75 u Shrinking ratio below 55% Environmental concerns PET film : Standard between 35 – 60 u High shrinking ratio (78%) Excellent transparency Environmental friendly (i.e. LDPETg) OPS film : Standard between 35 – 60 u Suggesteable with smiling problems or hot air tunnel shrinkage Excellent transparency and gloss and uniform Shrinkage PLA film: standard betwen 40-60 u Environmentally friendly and 100% compostable “Slow shrink” behaviour and very high maximum shrinkage ratio (83%) High transparency and good gloss, good ink adhesion OPP film: standard betwen 40-60 u Environmentally friendly. New development coming up in the next future SHRINK SLEEVE MANUFACTURING PROCESS TYPICAL SHRINK SLEEVE LABEL SHRINK SLEEVE LABEL PRINTING TECHNOLOGIES TYPICAL SHRINIKING LABEL SPEED DIAGRAM TYPICAL SHRINKING LABEL CURVES How can we help you? More informations DOWNLOAD Do you have any question? CONTACT US Finpac nearby you SALES NETWORK Come and visit us EVENTS & FAIR Finpac Italia via IV Novembre, 54, 20019 Settimo Milanese (MI) – Italia Cap. Soc. € 118.000,00 i.v. P. IVA 06794020963 – REA MI-1915280 email: info@finpac.it tel: +39 (02) 89.77.55.24 fax: +39 (02) 89.77.53.51 Notice We and selected third parties use cookies or similar technologies for technical purposes and, with your consent, for other purposes as specified in the cookie policy. You can consent to the use of such technologies by closing this notice, by scrolling this page, by interacting with any link or button outside of this notice or by continuing to browse otherwise. ×