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| 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 | 76 / 152 (3″ / 6″) | Shrink sleeve labels | Yes | |
| OPS | 35–55 / 1.4–2.2 | 250–1300 / 10–51″ | 6–10,000 | 76 / 152 (3″ / 6″) | Shrink sleeve, wrap-around | Yes | |
| PET | 30–60 / 1.2–2.4 | 250–1300 / 10–51″ | 6–10,000 | 76 / 152 (3″ / 6″) | Shrink sleeve label, packaging, lamination | Yes | |
| LDPE | 30–50 / 1.2–2.0 | 250–1300 / 10–51″ | 6–10,000 | 76 / 152 (3″ / 6″) | Stretch sleeve labels | Yes | |
| PLA | 30–60 / 1.2–2.4 | 250–1300 / 10–51″ | 6–10,000 | 76 / 152 (3″ / 6″) | Bio shrink sleeve, compostable packaging | Yes | |
| PO | 40–50 / 1.6–2.0 | 250–1300 / 10–51″ | 6–10,000 | 76 / 152 (3″ / 6″) | Polyolefin shrink sleeve, stretch labels | Yes | |
| PP | 15–80 / 0.6–3.2 | 300–1500 / 12–59″ | 3–8,000 | 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 | 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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2022-06-01 · 6 min read · Polimex Team
Plastic waste is a global concern. Conventional plastics, if not recycled properly, harm ecosystems and wildlife. The compostable plastics market is projected to reach USD 3,102.6 million by 2027. Bioplastics — including PLA, PHA and starch blends from plant sources — can be processed through industrial composting or anaerobic digestion, and can be sold with a home compostable logo.
When no separate bin exists for compostable materials, consumers mix them with conventional recyclables — reducing the value of the entire batch. Automatic sorting systems are the key infrastructure upgrade needed. Global bioplastics production is projected to reach approximately 7.59 million tonnes by 2026.
PLA is made from cassava, corn starch or sugarcane. Corn kernels are immersed in sulfur dioxide and hot water; their components break down into starch, protein and fibre. The starch — containing long carbon chains similar to those in conventional plastic — is processed with citric acid to form a long-chain polymer, the building block for plastic film, packaging and bottles.
Bioplastics reduce carbon footprint, increase resource efficiency and provide innovative materials with comparable performance to conventional plastics. Some life-cycle analyses show meaningful CO₂ savings. Bio-based PET and PE exhibit the same properties as their fossil-fuel equivalents while reducing greenhouse gas emissions during production.
1. Saves non-renewable energy: Derived from natural sources — no petroleum required.
2. Reduces carbon emissions: Plant-based feedstocks emit less carbon during manufacture.
3. Consumes less energy: Manufacturing generally requires less energy and creates less pollution.
4. Eco-friendly by design: Same mechanical properties as conventional plastic, but plant-based, recyclable and compostable.
Bioplastics (PLA, PHA, starch blends) projected to reach 7.59M tonnes/year by 2026. They reduce CO₂, save non-renewable energy and are compostable. Polimex supplies PLA shrink sleeve and packaging films.