Italian Quality Since 2015

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MATERIALS

Shrink sleeves · stretch labels · flexible packaging films · laminates — engineered for brand owners, converters and co-packers who cannot afford to compromise on consistency.

Sleeve Films
Flexible Packaging
Laminates & Rollstock
Compostable Films
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Blown Film Extrusion Biaxial Orientation PETG Shrink Sleeve OPS Heat Shrink LDPE Stretch Sleeve BOPP Flow Wrap CPP Sealant Layer PA/PE Vacuum Pouches EVOH Oxygen Barrier MDO-PE Recyclable Laminates PBAT/PLA EN 13432 OTR <1 cc/m²/day Lay-Flat Width ±1mm Gauge Uniformity ±2mic Seal Strength >40 N/15mm Corona Treatment PPWR 2030 Compliant Retort Grade 121°C MAP Lidding Films Stand-Up Pouches CoA Per Lot · EC 1935/2004 TD Shrink Ratio 40–75% Blown Film Extrusion Biaxial Orientation PETG Shrink Sleeve OPS Heat Shrink LDPE Stretch Sleeve BOPP Flow Wrap CPP Sealant Layer PA/PE Vacuum Pouches EVOH Oxygen Barrier MDO-PE Recyclable Laminates PBAT/PLA EN 13432 OTR <1 cc/m²/day Lay-Flat Width ±1mm Gauge Uniformity ±2mic Seal Strength >40 N/15mm Corona Treatment PPWR 2030 Compliant Retort Grade 121°C MAP Lidding Films Stand-Up Pouches CoA Per Lot · EC 1935/2004 TD Shrink Ratio 40–75%
15+
Years in Packaging
12B+
Metres Film Produced
2M+
Rolls Delivered
40+
Countries Served
600+
Material Specifications
Product Range

MATERIAL
CATALOGUE

Sleeve label films · flexible packaging rollstock · laminates · compostable structures. Trial roll to full container.

PETG
Shrink Sleeve
Key Specs
Thickness30–60 mic / 1.2–2.4 mil
Shrink40–75%
Width250–1300mm / 10–51″
Core76 / 152mm (3″ / 6″)
OPS
Heat Shrink
Key Specs
Thickness35–55 mic / 1.4–2.2 mil
Shrink50–72%
Width250–1300mm / 10–51″
Core76 / 152mm (3″ / 6″)
PET
Biax Film
Key Specs
Thickness30–60 mic / 1.2–2.4 mil
ShrinkLow
Width250–1300mm / 10–51″
Core76 / 152mm (3″ / 6″)
LDPE
Stretch Sleeve
Key Specs
Thickness30–50 mic / 1.2–2.0 mil
Stretch30–40%
Width250–1300mm / 10–51″
Core76mm (3″)
PLA
Bio Shrink Film
Key Specs
Thickness30–60 mic / 1.2–2.4 mil
Shrink40–65%
Width250–1300mm / 10–51″
Core76mm (3″)
PO
Polyolefin Shrink
Key Specs
Thickness40–50 mic / 1.6–2.0 mil
Shrink30–60%
Width250–1300mm / 10–51″
Core76 / 152mm (3″ / 6″)
PP
BOPP · CPP Film
Key Specs
Thickness15–80 mic / 0.6–3.2 mil
UseFlow wrap · laminates
Width300–1500mm
PPWRAll-PP recyclable
PA
PA/PE Vacuum
Key Specs
Thickness70–200 mic
OTR<10 cc/m²/day
UseVacuum pouches · meat
GradeBone-in · cook-in
Material Thickness mic / mil Width mm / in Length/roll m Shrink / Stretch Core mm / in Primary Application Food Safe
PETG 30–60 / 1.2–2.4 250–1300 / 10–51″ 6–10,000
40–75%
76 / 152 (3″ / 6″) Shrink sleeve labels Yes
OPS 35–55 / 1.4–2.2 250–1300 / 10–51″ 6–10,000
50–72%
76 / 152 (3″ / 6″) Shrink sleeve, wrap-around Yes
PET 30–60 / 1.2–2.4 250–1300 / 10–51″ 6–10,000
Low
76 / 152 (3″ / 6″) Shrink sleeve label, packaging, lamination Yes
LDPE 30–50 / 1.2–2.0 250–1300 / 10–51″ 6–10,000
Stretch 30–40%
76 / 152 (3″ / 6″) Stretch sleeve labels Yes
PLA 30–60 / 1.2–2.4 250–1300 / 10–51″ 6–10,000
40–65%
76 / 152 (3″ / 6″) Bio shrink sleeve, compostable packaging Yes
PO 40–50 / 1.6–2.0 250–1300 / 10–51″ 6–10,000
30–60%
76 / 152 (3″ / 6″) Polyolefin shrink sleeve, stretch labels Yes
PP 15–80 / 0.6–3.2 300–1500 / 12–59″ 3–8,000
Laminate
76 / 152 (3″ / 6″) BOPP flow wrap · CPP sealant · PPWR laminates Yes
PA 70–200 / 2.8–7.9 200–1200 / 8–47″ 1–5,000
Barrier
76 / 152 (3″ / 6″) PA/PE vacuum pouches · meat · cook-in · thermoforming Yes

* Custom thickness, width and core available on request. PP = BOPP/CPP grades. PA = PA/PE coextrusion. Full flexible packaging range including EVOH, MDO-PE, PBAT/PLA — see Materials hub.

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Why Polimex

WHERE
PRECISION
MEETS SCALE

We don't just supply film. We engineer material solutions that perform consistently at production speed, across every order, every market.

Non-standard width, gauge, core diameter or shrink profile — our technical team specifies to your exact machinery and application requirements, not to the nearest catalogue size. Every roll leaves our facility validated against your agreed specification.
Gauge uniformity within ±2 micron across web width. Controlled melt flow, virgin resin input and inline thickness monitoring ensure that what you qualify is what you receive — on the first order and the hundredth.
Trial roll to pallet to full container — the same agreed unit price, the same specification, the same turnaround commitment. Production slots are reserved for qualified accounts. No annual price reviews. No substitutions.
EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF and DAP terms across 40+ destination countries. EUR and USD invoicing. Full export documentation — commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading — prepared before vessel departure. No freight surprises.
Our applications team speaks your process: shrink tunnel profiles, gravure and flexo print compatibility, corona treatment levels, perforation and slit tolerances. When your line changes, we adapt the material — not the other way around.
How It Works

INQUIRY TO
DELIVERED ROLLS

01
Submit Requirements
Tell us material, dimensions, quantity and application. Proforma Invoice within 24 hours.
02
Trial Roll & Lab Test
Receive a sample roll validated against your specification. Approval triggers your dedicated production slot.
03
Production & Export
Inline QC at every stage. Full export documentation — packing list, commercial invoice, bill of lading — prepared before vessel departure.
04
Regular Partnership
Specs locked. Priority production, agreed pricing, proactive stock management for recurring orders.
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Application Guide

Shrink Sleeve Labels for Craft Beer & Craft Beverages

You designed the artwork. You have 5,000 cans. Your current label supplier has a 50,000-unit minimum. This is the shrink sleeve solution built specifically for craft-scale production.

The Short-Run Advantage for Craft Brands

Traditional shrink sleeve printing requires cylinder sets costing €8,000–€25,000 per SKU and minimum runs of 50,000+ units. Digital printing on shrink sleeve film eliminates cylinder costs entirely — enabling runs from 500 units, new designs at the cost of press setup only, and multiple label variants within the same production run. Polimex supplies PETG and OPS slit rolls compatible with all major UV inkjet digital print platforms.

Cans vs. Bottles: Film Selection

ContainerFilmNotes
Aluminium cans (330ml / 500ml)OPS 40–45 mic (hot-air tunnel)Lower activation temp; clean application to aluminium
PET craft beer bottlePETG 40–45 mic (steam or hot-air)Full shrink for contoured neck; excellent print clarity
Glass bottlePETG 45–50 mic (steam tunnel)Steam preferred for glass; high-shrink for complex profiles
Cider / kombucha PETPO 40–45 mic (floatable)PPWR-compliant; floats in PET recycling stream

Label Design for Maximum Shelf Impact

Craft beer packaging competes on visual differentiation. Shrink sleeves give craft brands a 360° canvas — the full circumference of the can or bottle — for artwork that wraps seamlessly around the container. Tactile varnishes (matte, soft-touch, grit finish) differentiate craft labels from mainstream brands at point of contact as well as point of sale.

Limited Editions and Seasonal Releases

Digital short-run printing allows craft brands to release seasonal labels, collaboration artwork, and market-test designs without inventory risk. A 1,000-can limited edition run with a unique label design is commercially viable through digital printing on shrink film — the total label cost is a small fraction of the liquid cost, even at short run premiums.

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