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Metallised films.

Polymer film vacuum-coated with a micro-thin layer of aluminium — the glossy, mirror-metallic look of foil at a fraction of the weight and cost. For decorative lamination and metallised flexible packaging.

Vacuum-metallised Aluminium layer Decorative Packaging
01 · Main properties

The look of foil, the cost of film.

  • BOPP or PET film vacuum-metallised with a micro-thin aluminium layer.
  • Bright mirror or matte-metallic finish; silver base, lacquered colours available.
  • Excellent barrier to light, with improved moisture and gas barrier.
  • Printable and laminable; takes flexo, gravure and offset inks.
  • Lighter and lower-cost than laminated aluminium foil.
  • Recyclable mono-material grades available.
02 · Applications

Where it earns its place.

  • Snack, confectionery and metallised flexible packaging.
  • Decorative lamination for cartons and covers.
  • Gift wrap, labels and promotional print.
  • Insulation and light-barrier liners.
  • Lidding and twist-wrap films.
03 · Print & converting compatibility

Prints and laminates on standard converting lines.

  • Flexo, gravure and offset printing (corona-treated face).
  • Dry-bond and extrusion lamination lines.
  • Cold and thermal laminators for decorative work.
  • Corona treatment recommended before printing.
04 · Technical specification

Material specification.

Metallising is by vacuum deposition; barrier and gloss depend on base film and coat weight.

Base film
BOPP or PET
Metallising
Vacuum-deposited aluminium
Thickness
12 / 18 / 25 µm options
Finish
Bright mirror or matte metallic
Optical density
≈ 2.0 – 2.6 (barrier grade)
Printability
Flexo / gravure / offset
Barrier
Light · improved moisture / gas
Colours
Silver + lacquered shades
05 · Transport & storage

Handle it right, it runs right.

Storage temperature
15 – 25 °C · stable, dry
Relative humidity
45 – 60% RH
Shelf life
12 months from manufacture, sealed
Orientation
Store rolls upright on the core; do not crush
Light
Keep boxed; avoid direct sunlight and UV
06 · Ordering

Slit and supplied to your line spec.

Roll widths
Slit to order
Reel length
To converter specification
Core
3″ (76 mm) ID standard
Treatment
Corona / printable face on request
Lead time
1 – 3 weeks
Sample
Free on request
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