F-AFR-M Alu-Alu Replacement Metallized Polyester Film

Manufacturer: Flex Films (USA) Inc.; flexfilm.com

Description: Food packaging requires a strong packaging structure that protects the content from extraneous factors, which could spoil the product. To meet the exceptional barrier requirements for oxygen and moisture-sensitive products like milk powder, coffee packaging, or beverage packaging, the Flexible Packaging Films Business Division of UFlex developed a barrier biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate film “F-AFR-M” with metallization on one side and the option of corona treatment on the other side. F-AFR-M offers a metal bond strength of more than 600 g/25 mm that allows easy handling and machinability. Owing to its high oxygen (0.1 cc/m2/day) and moisture barrier (0.1 gm/m2/day) properties and easy recyclability, the film has emerged as a successful replacement for aluminum foil for dried packaging applications, enabling brands to step closer to their sustainability goals. F-AFR-M film can be printed and laminated with biaxially oriented polypropylene/cast polypropylene and can be easily converted into flexible packaging.