Technical Shrink Sleeve Consultation

Technical Shrink Sleeve Consultation: We will assist you in determining the correct type of shrink sleeve material most suited to your requirements. We will conduct the necessary checks and tests to make your brand a success. Factors such as container shapes and types, marketing, brand awareness and of course cost will be considered. Shrink Sleeve is unlike any other type of label, the application process, taking into account machinery, temperature and shrink ratio, is vital to the finished article. Material Types: PVC – Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is a high density film that shrinks at low temperature ranges. The most commonly used shrink sleeve material; PVC is the easiest film to control in the shrink process. It has excellent shrinkage rates, clarity, print quality, and a wide range of both shrink temperatures and shrink ratios PET – Polypropylene Terephthalate (PET) is a high density film with a high strength ratio and excellent clarity. While PET is the most expensive and most heat resistant shrink sleeve material, they are the most scuff resistant, have a higher gloss, and also have a higher shrink percentage. The material is pasteurisable and can be recycled, an often-sought feature in today’s market. PLA – Polylactide, or Polylactic acid (a misnomer since PLA is not an acid), (PLA) is a biodegradable thermoplastic made from renewable resources. Clear / Printed Clear – A translucent sleeve which can be printed on but will otherwise show through to the container, and if a clear container, the contents therein. This type of shrink sleeve is ideal if you would like to showcase your product. White – The shrink sleeve applied to the container is a white opaque film. Still printable, this type of sleeve will give the impression that the area of the container where applied is white. Coloured – This opaque sleeve will conceal the contents of your container. With a custom imprint this type of shrink material is great for all application types, from tamper evident bands to full bottle sleeves. Perforation Options: Vertical – There will be vertical perforations that will make it easy to tear the shrink sleeve apart. This perforation is commonly found on safety-seals, and can be used in conjunction with horizontal perforations to create an entirely removable tamper-evident band. Horizontal – This type of perforation allows part of the shrink sleeve, such as a tamper-evident band, to be easily removed without damaging the rest of the label so your product identity stays intact. This also gives customers piece of mind when purchasing a product so they know it has not been altered.