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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

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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

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

FILM INDUSTRY
INSIGHTS

Technical guides, regulatory analysis and procurement intelligence for label converters, brand owners and co-packers.

Bio Packaging: The Complete Guide to Biodegradable and Compostable Flexible Film
Biodegradable, compostable, bio-based, PBAT, PLA, home vs industrial — the terminology alone stops most procurement conversations before they start. This is the overview we wish every brand owner read first.
Compostable Pouches vs. Recyclable PE Mono-Material: The Carbon Footprint Comparison
Compostable and recyclable aren't the same sustainability strategy, and they don't produce the same carbon outcome. Here is how PBAT/PLA and MDO-PE/LLDPE structures actually compare across a full lifecycle — not just at the checkout counter.
Biodegradable Vacuum-Seal Bags for Meat and Cheese: What's Actually Available
Brands ask for biodegradable vacuum-seal bags more often than the market can currently deliver at production scale. Here is the honest technical picture — what exists, what the trade-offs are, and where standard PA/PE still wins.
Can You Legally Call Flexible Packaging "Biodegradable"? FTC and EU Rules Explained
Regulators on both sides of the Atlantic have moved against unqualified biodegradability claims. Here is what the FTC Green Guides and the EU Green Claims framework actually require before that word goes on your pack.
Biodegradable vs. Compostable: Why the Landfill Claim Doesn't Hold Up
Biodegradable and compostable get used interchangeably in packaging marketing — and that's costing brands credibility. Here is what actually happens to a PBAT/PLA pouch buried in a landfill, and why it isn't what the label implies.
PETG Floated Shrink Sleeve: 50% Cost Saving vs Standard White PETG
White opaque shrink sleeve film without the penalty of standard white PETG/PET density — lower cost, UV-blocking, matte finish, and fully printable. The specification most dairy and juice brands don't know they should be running.
Paper Sleeve Labels for Dairy & Food: 32.7% Less Plastic, 17% Better CO₂
The dairy brands winning shelf space in 2026 are switching from plastic to paper-based sleeve substrates. Here is the full technical, commercial and sustainability case.
Stretch Sleeve Labels: −74% CO₂, −50% Cost — The Numbers Behind the Switch
No heat tunnel. No adhesive. LDPE mono-material. The carbon and cost case for stretch sleeves is clearer than most brands realise — here is the full data breakdown.
PO vs PETG Shrink Sleeve: 92% vs 40% NIR Detection — The Recycling Case
Independent tests across six NIR equipment manufacturers put PO floatable sleeves at 92% detection — versus 40% for standard PETG. Here is what that means for your 2026 PPWR compliance.
Exploring the World of Paper Sleeve Labels (Banderoles)
Most brands overpay for labels they don't need. Banderoles cost less, look better on premium shelves, and are fully recyclable. Here's everything you need to spec them.
Low-Density Polyolefin Shrink Sleeve Labels: ALL-IN-ONE
PETG is the industry default. LDPO is what the smart converters are quietly switching to. Lower density, better recyclability, equal performance — the full technical case.
Eco-Friendly Label Trends: Why Stretch Sleeve Labels Are Leading the Way
No heat. No adhesive. No contamination in the recycling stream. Stretch sleeves are the simplest sustainability upgrade available — and most brands haven't even heard of them.
Why Your Business Is Not Reaching Its Peak with Shrink Sleeves
Your procurement team chose PVC because it was cheap. Your sustainability team is about to overturn that decision. Here's the hard data on why PETG wins — and what cPET EcoSleeve does that PETG can't.
PETG vs OPS Shrink Sleeve Film: A Technical Comparison
Two materials dominate the shrink sleeve market. They look identical in a catalogue. In production, the wrong choice costs you thousands. Side-by-side technical comparison — shrink ratio, onset temperature, density, price.
How to Calculate How Much Shrink Film You Need
Ordering too little stops your line. Too much freezes your cash. Use this exact formula — tested on 500K-label production runs — to order precisely what you need, every time.
EXW vs FOB vs CIF: Incoterms Guide for Film Importers
You agreed to FOB Shanghai. Your supplier is 4,000km inland. You just inherited a problem. Five Incoterms, explained plainly, with the one that protects first-time film importers most.
Why You Need to Run Shrink Sleeve Labels
USD 27.9 billion by 2030 at 6.4% CAGR. That's the market your competitors are already capturing. Here's why shrink sleeves belong on every branded product you pack.
Huge Growth with Bioplastics!
European bioplastics production is set to double within five years — driven by law, not choice. If you're not already specifying PLA and PHA alternatives, your customers will ask why.
Your Brand, Our 360° Sustainable Idea
The shelf has 3 seconds to win a consumer. Pressure-sensitive labels use 35% of the container surface. Shrink sleeves use 100%. The maths of brand equity is simple.
The Debate: Are Shrink Sleeves Bad for the Environment?
Critics say shrink sleeves harm recycling. They're right — about PVC. They're completely wrong about PETG. Here's the substrate-by-substrate verdict, without the marketing spin.
Bioplastics 101: How Does Recycling Work?
Bioplastics are not one thing. PLA, PHA, starch blends and bio-PE behave completely differently in recycling, composting and production. Know exactly what you're buying before you spec it.
All About Packaging & Bio-Films
Glass to plastic to bioplastic — packaging has changed faster in the last decade than in the previous century. This is where the next growth window is, and how to position for it.
Best 14 Shrink Sleeve Label Application Troubleshooting Solutions
Fish eyes. Burst seams. Barcode distortion. Curl back. If any of these words describe your last production run, this guide has your fix — 14 defects, each with root cause and solution.
5 Reasons to Work with a Deeply Competent Supplier
Single-source or multi-vendor? The right answer depends on one question: how much production risk can you afford to carry? Five reasons the answer is almost always: one supplier.
The 2026 Guide to PPWR Compliance for Single-Unit Shrink Sleeves
PPWR deadlines hit from 2030. Qualifying a new film specification takes 12–24 months. If you haven't started, you're already late. The complete compliance checklist for procurement teams.
PETG vs. Polyolefin: Which Shrink Sleeve Material Wins the Recyclability Race?
PETG has better print performance. Polyolefin floats in the recycling stream. In 2026, that density difference is the one that determines whether your packaging passes the compliance audit.
Beyond Plastic: Are Compostable Shrink Films Ready for the Retail Shelf?
Brands claim compostable. Regulators are investigating. Consumers are confused. Here's the honest performance data on PLA shrink sleeves — what works, what doesn't, and what you legally can't claim.
360-Degree Storytelling: How High-Contour Shrink Sleeves Are Replacing Traditional Labels
PSL labels cover 35% of your container. A shrink sleeve covers 100%. That extra 65% is where category-winning brands build their story — here's how to use every millimetre.
The Psychology of Touch: Using Tactile and Matte Finish Sleeves to Command Premium Prices
Consumers decide within 3 seconds of touching a product. A matte soft-touch sleeve commands a documented 7–15% price premium over gloss. Here's the neuroscience — and the spec sheet.
From Screen to Shelf: Avoiding Graphic Distortion on Highly Contoured Bottles
Your logo looks perfect on screen. After shrink application, it's warped, stretched and off-centre. Every designer working with contoured bottles needs this pre-distortion calculation, once.
Steam vs. Electric: Choosing the Right Heat Tunnel for Your Shrink Sleeve Application
The wrong tunnel for your container causes fish eyes, neck collapse and wasted film — regardless of how good the sleeve specification is. Steam vs electric: which tunnel wins for your line.
How to Eliminate the Smile and Frown Effect on Your Shrink Sleeves
The edges of your sleeve curve up. Your quality manager is unhappy. Your retailer has noticed. Five diagnostic steps and one film specification test that eliminates the smile-frown defect permanently.
Tamper-Evidence Is Non-Negotiable: Modern Solutions for Food and Pharma Safety
Regulators require it. Retailers demand it. Consumers check for it. Integrated neck band, standalone seal or full-body perforation — which tamper-evidence solution runs fastest at your line speed.
Connecting with Gen Z: Integrating QR Codes and GS1 Digital Links into Your Sleeve Design
Your bottle has 360° of surface. Most brands use it for graphics. Leading brands use it as a digital gateway — QR codes, GS1 Digital Links, and the design rules that keep barcodes scannable after shrink.
Short-Run Digital Printing: The Secret Weapon for Limited Edition Product Drops
Why digital sleeve printing is the most cost-effective way for craft beverage and food brands to test new markets, run seasonal editions, and build limited-release hype — without MOQ hurdles.
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