Barrier films in modern packaging solutions
The benefits of barrier films in packaging
Moisture resistant
Puncture resistant
Temperature resistant
Gas resistant
Impact resistant
Transfer prevention
Resealable
Breathable
Which barrier property is most important?
The type of food being packaged will determine which barrier property is most important for your product. Barrier properties that improve shelf-life, for example, are most suited to products such as premium biscuits and cakes that may be more costly to manufacture and are likely to remain on shelves for a few weeks.
Barrier properties that prevent migration of oils or transmission of odours are suited to products such as cheese, fish, coffee and pet food, that are oily or have strong aromas.
If you are gas-flushing your product, you will need a good barrier property film to stop gas leaking out over time.
Versatile protection: exploring the diverse applications of barrier films
Barrier films are suited to a wide range of packaging applications for food, pet food and medical packaging.
Bags
Pouches
Flow-wrap
Lidding
Types of barrier films
PE
EVOH PE is a high-performance film that acts as an excellent barrier to oxygen, aromas and oils.
PET
We have a range of PET films that provide a barrier to cross contamination and transmission of gas, moisture and aromas.
OPP and CPP
High barrier options to prevent the migration and transmission of oils, moisture, light, aromas, oxygen and other gases.
Find out more about our range of films and their different properties
Preserving perfection: the role of barrier films in sustainable packaging solutions
By using barrier films you are already contributing to being more sustainable as packaging products in materials with poor barrier properties can impair shelf-life leading to an increase in food waste and the need for more frequent deliveries. However, there are also more sustainable barrier films and coated papers that you may choose to use.
- Compostable film
- Recyclable film
- PCR (post-consumer recycled) film
- Coated paper
- Coated monoplastics