Flexible packaging

Description

Flexible packaging, Bags & Rollstock Films

Flexible packaging is a form of packaging made up of at least 2 different types of film and has outstanding advantages over single film packaging. The most commonly used films are: paper / plastic / aluminum. Laminated film bags have long been a standard in the packaging industry because they are suitable for all types of consumer products.

Flexible bags are also known by names such as: compound bags, laminated film packaging, compound film bags.

Composite membrane bags and main advantages:

Better product protection. Giga Pack’s membrane lamination solution helps the product to keep the “integrity” as when it came out of the factory. Especially for food, will always keep the inherent flavor.
Durability and penetration resistance, better wear resistance
Suitable for a wide range of product lines, whether electronics, apparel or food, pharmaceuticals…
Enhance aesthetics, improve product value and save costs
Air resistance, odor retention, moisture, hardness, good printing support, solid heat sealing

Types of composite membrane bags:

Composite membrane material	Structure	Nature	Application range
Laminated film OPP/CPP	30% OPP (in addition to printing). 70% CPP has 30%PE (in).	Mainly use folding packaging – bottom welding, 3-side seal.	Food: instant coffee, bread, garment, etc. Animal feed: high-grade bran,…
OPP/PE laminated film	30% OPP (outside). 70% CPP has PE >70% (in).	Can make bags of large thickness.	Packaging for dry food, confectionery, instant noodles
Laminated film PA/PE	PA (outside): 15 Mic. PE (in): 30; 50;	Composite membrane bags are usually strong, soft, and flexible	Packaging for rice, fertilizer, cement, animal feed
Laminated film OPP/MCPP	OPP (external): 30 Mic. MCPP (in)	compound membrane bags are usually transparent	Tea bags, coffee, Snack bags, peanuts,…
OPP/AL/PE . Laminated Film	OPP (outside) AL (middle). PE (in).		Tea bags, coffee, Pesticides, veterinary medicine
PET/MPET/PE laminated film	PET (outside). MPET (middle). PE (in)		Tea bags, coffee, etc. Plant protection drugs, veterinary drugs.
PET/AL/PE laminated film	PET (outside). AL (middle). PE (in)		Tea bags, coffee, etc. Plant protection drugs, veterinary drugs. Cosmetics, shampoo.

Instructions for classifying packages and composite film bags

The smartest way to classify complex bags is by material, specifically:

Plastic / plastic lamination film
Composite film bags used for packaging instant noodles, confectionery, tea, coffee bags, usually made from BOPP/PE; PET/PE.
Complex laminated film bags to make snack bags, or bags for soup powder, seasonings… are usually made from PET/PE, OPP/PE, PET/NPET, PET/CPP, OPP/CPP.

►Plastic/Metallic Lamination Film: A composite film bag made of plastic film and metal film (usually aluminum).
►For example: PET/PE/Al/PE, BOPP(PET)/Al/PE, commonly found in tea bags, instant coffee, powdered coffee, fast food.
►Plastic/Paper Lamination Film: Paper/PE/Aluminum/LDPE for dry food needs a film to prevent water vapor, gas and light. The outer layer is moisture resistant PE. The ink layer (cellopane) is easy to print. Paper layer: increase the rigidity of the packaging.
►Paper/aluminum laminated film: Because aluminum is laminated, it is easy to tear, so laminate the paper to increase the strength of aluminum. For example: common in SingGum candy, Chocolate candy, …
►Plastic / Paper / Aluminum Lamination Film: Aluminum film packaging is very durable and glossy, and it is also the type of packaging that keeps the scent of the product contained inside very well.