Flexible Packaging Material – Flexible Packaging Film, Vacuum Pouches, Gas Flush Bags, Barrier Films

Flexible Packaging Material

Flexible packaging material is extensively used in all industrial sectors for marketing. Previously metal and glass was used for packaging but now flexible packaging material is used because it is light weight, easy to carry, disposable and retains fresh content for a longer period. Flexible packaging material is mainly used for food products packaging because they are grease proof, water proof and vapor proof which helps in achieving quality of the product and creating its brand identity. The products packed in flexible packaging material are easy to transport because of its light weight and flexibility. Flexible packaging materials are manufactured using different materials and in different sizes and shapes depending on the product to be packed. Among the different types of flexible packaging material available in the market today are vacuum pouches, non vacuum pouches, gas flush pouches, bulk bags liner, inner bulk liner, thermoforming film, top lidding films, flow pack films, Vertical & Horizontal Form Fill and seal Films, lamination films, barrier films, non barrier films, specialty films, anti fog films, LD base shrink wrap films, LLDPE base shrink wrap films etc. The manufacturers of flexible packaging material also provide custom made packaging solutions to fulfill the requirements of food and health care industries. Various packaging solutions are manufactured from flexible packaging material like bags, pouches, envelopes, sachets, wraps, laminated pouches, jumbo bags, zipper pouches, blister packs, packaging bags, printed rolls etc.

Nylon/EVOH High Barrier Film

Amongst other flexible packaging materials the most popular one which can be used in liquid, semi liquid & solid packaging for food & non-food applications for consumer/industrial usage is Nylon high barrier films and EVOH high barrier films which is available in different layers systems like 9 layer barrier film, 7 layer barrier film, 5 layer barrier film and 3 layer barrier film. These high barrier films are extremely gas and moisture resistant. Using these high barrier films helps in maintaining freshness for a longer period of time. Whereas it is also possible to manufacture customized flexible packages for specific applications. Below are the benefits of Nylon/EVOH high barrier film:-

• It maintains flavor and quality of the product and protects the vitamin contents of the food products.
• It has extreme moisture and oxygen barrier properties which help in maintaining freshness throughout the supply chain and at the time of storage also.
• Locks the aroma of the product in the package.
• Excellent sealing properties.
• High chemical resistance properties.
• Excellent for printability and laminating.
• Leakage possibility is less.

So, the conclusion is that all flexible packaging materials are competent and versatile enough to be used in all industrial sectors. And above all flexible packaging material is recyclable which benefits our environment.