Since the creation of flexible films, the packaging industry has been propelled to astonishing heights.
Through the development and utilization of these films, manufacturing practices, and continual innovations, the field of packaging has been able to grow and evolve to adapt to the needs of products around the globe.
What is Flexible Packaging
Bags, envelopes, pouches, sachets, wraps etc, made of easily yielding materials, such as
Film, Foil, paper sheeting which, when filled and sealed, acquires pliable shape.
Due to flexible film’s many desirable characteristics, implementation of various manufacturing methods and polymer additions provides the means to increase appeal to a broad spectrum of products.
These films have an illustrated history in packaging, and there are continually enhancements and improvements, as well as new products being marketed.
HERE, THE HISTORY, MANUFACTURE, AND RECENT INNOVATIONS OF THESE FILMS WILL BE ADDRESSED,AS WELL AS THE IMPORTANCE AND IMPACT BY THESE FILMS HAS HAD ON THE PACKAGING INDUSTRY AS A WHOLE, AND WHAT THE PACKAGING FUTURE HOLDS FOR FLEXIBLE FILMS.
INTRODUCTION :-
With the united states 135 billion dollars in the worldwide packaging industry (Flexible packaging Association), this industry is the second largest sector of the business with flexible
Packaging offering Consumers extensive desirable characteristics, it is easy to see why. From ease of handling and storage, overall cost savings, and convenience, flexible packaging has cemented itself in the packaging world, and has undoubtedly been a key contributor to packaging’s continued success.
The popularity of utilizing these films for packaging is largely based on the numerous technical developments that have been made in the field. packaging film possess good barrier properties from gasses, light, germs and moisture etc. on their own, but with the aid of coatings, film types, and manufacturing methods, the positive attributes skyrocket.
Main products
While there are many types in this industry, the most common are polypropylene (pp), polyethylene(PE),which is known as Pe blown film (lamination/printing and shrink for wrapping)Cast Pe Stretch wrap,Biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthlate(B0PET) and Biaxially oriented polypropylene(BOPP). But Pvc, polyamid(nylone),and polyestrene(PS) are also standing there.