FLEXcon launches PVDC-coated film for resealable packaging applications

FLEXcon has launched optiFLEX Reseal Barrier Clear, a PVDC-coated film that serves as a barrier against moisture to maintain food freshness and the moistness of wet wipe products.

optiFLEX Reseal Barrier Clear provides food industry with packaging materials that control moisture to maintain food freshness

optiFLEX Reseal Barrier Clear has been developed specially for resealable packaging to retain moisture and prevent drying of produce, meats, cheeses and wet wipes, or to keep moisture out to prevent staling of nuts and other snack foods.

optiFLEX Reseal Barrier Clear utilizes a 2mm clear PVDC-coated flexible BOPP film with a resealable adhesive and TRACrite 120 polyester release liner. FLEXcon said the polypropylene used offers excellent tear resistance and durability for repeated opening and reclosure of flexible packaging substrates, while conformability provides maximum label and graphic coverage.

The print-receptive surface of the film is compatible with flexo, rotary screen, rotary letterpress and hot stamping.

Further, the film clarity is ideal for achieving the no-label look on printed flexible packaging material, FLEXcon said.

The film complies with 21 CFR 175.320 and 21 CFR 177.1520 for food contact, and the adhesive complies with 21 CFR 175.105 for indirect food contact. The resealable pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive bonds well to low- and high-surface energy laminated flexible packaging substrates with clean, quiet and consistent reclosure, and the adhesive offers excellent clarity and wet out characteristics.

Michelle Lamontagne, market development specialist for product identification at FLEXcon, said: ‘As the use of resealable packaging continues to increase, there is a growing need in the food market for packaging materials that enhance shelf life by maintaining food freshness.

‘The barrier properties of the PVDC-coated polypropylene provide moisture control ideal for these purposes, and this product serves as an example of our continued effort to meet the unique needs of the food packaging market.’