Acucote launches recycled direct thermal film

Acucote, part of Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives, has introduced a new polypropylene film product for direct thermal printing containing 30 percent recycled PP core.

Acucote has introduced a new polypropylene film product for direct thermal printing containing 30 percent recycled PP core

Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives’ vision for the future is to increase the volume of advanced Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) products in its portfolio from 35 to 70 percent by 2030. 

The newest offering is a BPA and BPS-free 3 mil matte white recycled DT Polypropylene containing 30 percent recycled PP core. It is available as a custom coat, supports high-definition imaging and features excellent water, alcohol, and oil resistance – ideal for retail, logistics, health and food industries. The face is primer coated for excellent adhesive anchorage for removable and permanent adhesives.

For enhanced sustainability, converters can pair the DT Polypropylene film with .92, 1.2 and 1.5 mil PET liners created with up to 50 percent recycled resin or an FSC liner.

Design for recycling is among the key strategies pursued by Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives to reach its sustainability goals. The strategy includes favoring the recycling and reuse of materials, increasing the use of recycled materials as much as possible, and reducing the number of raw materials used. Moreover, the division is striving to, wherever possible, eliminate or reduce materials that are difficult to recycle.