Cosmo Films to launch new PSA films

The top coated direct thermal printable film, used primarily for track and trace labeling applications, is water and solvent resistant, has a matte paper like appearance and can endure a temperature range of -20-70 degrees. The film is available in 60, 75, 87 and 100 microns. A high temperature variant with temperature endurance of -20-130 degrees, and an economic non top coated variety will also be shown at Labelexpo Europe 2017.

Other products in this portfolio that will also be shown at the show include: specialized films for self-adhesive labeling; standard over lamination films in gloss and matte finish; premium label over lamination films that includes velvet film, scuff free matte film and black velvet film; universal printable coated BOPP label facestock films; and universal printable synthetic paper for labeling applications.

Universal printable coated BOPP label facestock films are claimed to offer high stiffness for conversion and dispensing, and are suitable for applications where facestock is available in transparent, white and metalized varieties in both coated and uncoated options. Universal printable synthetic paper is a white opaque polypropylene based film, which resembles paper in appearance. It is a replacement of paper in applications where durability and longevity is desired. It is non-tearable, has moisture and chemical resistance, and lay flatness. The product is available both in sheet and rolls format from 75 to 430 microns.

S Satish, global head sales and marketin at Cosmo Films, said: ‘We are seeing a keen interest from our customers for both direct thermal printable films as well as papers. A lot of these products were earlier imported into India.

‘Our sales and research and development team keeps a close eye on the evolving trends in both local and global markets which are the guiding influences on our development efforts. We also engage with the customers to understand their unmet needs and then focus our development efforts in providing solutions to the same.​’

Cosmo Films claims an 80 percent share of label facestock films sales in India. ​ Exports constitute more than 40 percent of the company’s volume.