PVC, PET, PE & BOPP films - What are they and what are they used for?

PVC stands for Polyvinyl chloride. Often referred to as vinyl, it's mostly used for wrapping vehicles because of how flexible it is.

Polyester (PET) is a film with exceptional durability, temperature, UV, and chemical resistance. Polyester tends to be ideal for labels used outdoors.

Polypropylene (BOPP) is a film with high tear resistance & rigidity, making it ideal for beverage & many other label applications. It's used widely for product labeling.

Polyethylene Film (PE) falls into two main categories; low-density (LDPE) & high-density (HDPE):

• LDPE is soft, very flexible, and has good tear and moisture resistance, so it's great for grocery bags and food packaging.
• HDPE has a high impact strength, puncture resistance, and chemical resistance but low gas barrier properties, making it perfect for premium label applications.