Innovia Films - Cellulose and Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene Films

Innovia Films is a major producer of speciality cellulose and Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) films, with production sites in the UK, USA, Belgium and Australia.

The company has 17 sales offices and a strong network of distributors and agents selling into over 110 countries. 1,400 employees worldwide help achieve turnover in excess of €400 million.

Innovia Films holds a leading global position in the label and security film, high-performance coated packaging, tobacco overwrap and biodegradable / compostable and sustainable film markets.

SPECIALITY-COATED BOPP FILMS

Speciality-coated films include those for high-barrier, high-speed, anti-mist, peel and re-seal, shrink-tightening, printable and low-temperature sealing. We also produce coloured cellulose films; white, clear and metallised films; and fully biodegradable / compostable cellulose films which are manufactured from renewable resources.

Brands include Propafilm™, PropaFresh™, Propaream™, Cellophane™, Rayoface™, Rayoart™, Rayoweb™, Rayophane™ and NatureFlex™.

Research and development is at the heart of the business to ensure speed of delivery of new ideas and products.

NATUREFLEX BIODEGRADABLE AND COMPOSTABLE FILMS

The NatureFlex range of transparent, white and metallised biodegradable cellulose-based films is derived from renewable resources, certified to meet the European norm EN 13432, American ASTM D6400 and Australian AS4736 standards for compostable packaging.

Ideal for packaging natural and organic products, these films offer natural and organic-product manufacturers the opportunity to align their packaging message with the spirit of their product marketing, by providing them with a biodegradable, naturally-based packaging material.

NatureFlex NVS has been specifically developed for fresh food applications to provide improved dimensional stability under chill conditions.

• High-gloss film with enhanced transparency
• Inherent anti-static properties
• Semi-permeable to moisture
• Good anti-mist properties
• A good barrier to gases and aromas
• Enhanced printability and controlled slip properties ensure easier conversion

NatureFlex NM is the only metallised biodegradable film suitable for home composting because the level of metal is so small – less than 0.02%. Modified coatings ensure excellent metal lay-down and adhesion, providing a very-high moisture barrier with a transmission rate of less than 10, under tropical conditions (30°C, 90% RH).

• Excellent deadfold for twistwrap
• Printable using both solvent, water-based and UV inks
• Static-free regardless of climatic conditions
• Consistent levels of slip regardless of storage times
• Ideal for standard flow-wrap and form-fill-seal equipment

NatureFlex NVL is the first NatureFlex film for labels which has been developed for use in applications where the complete package construction needs to be certified as biodegradable.

NatureFlex NVL film is stiffer and more oriented than many current biopolymers, making it ideal for labelling.

• Glossy and transparent
• Static-free for easy handling
• Designed for pressure-sensitive labelling applications
• Excellent printability
• High clarity for a no-label look
• High strength and dimensional stability

SHRINK-TIGHTENING OVERWRAP FILMS

The Propafilm range of shrink-tightening films offers improved pack appearance and product security.

These unique films tighten on to the pack, with or without a shrink tunnel, and may be printed using gravure, flexographic and litho print technologies.

• Glossy, high-clarity film which enhances pack graphics
• Printable for all over graphics and special offers
• Shrink tightens on to the pack with or without a heat tunnel

NEW SHRINK NAKED COLLATION OVERWRAP FILM

The trend towards naked collation of tobacco packs has inspired the development of Propafilm SRC, a shrink-tightening film that offers improved pack appearance and product security.

• Shrink acrylic-coated film, ideal for naked collation
• Balanced and controlled shrink to provide tight wrap
• Incompatible with co-extruded OPP films used on unit wrap
• Superior optical-appearance and barrier to water and aromas
• Printable on both sides

NEW HP INDIGO® PRINTABLE BOPP LABEL FACESTOCK FILMS

Innovia Films has recently expanded its range of HP Indigo printable BOPP facestock films. Alongside the established white facestock film, Rayoface WDI, there are now two thicknesses of clear films: Rayoface CDI 51μm and 59μm.

Recent certifications through the HP substrate compatibility centre in Maastricht have re-affirmed Innovia Films' HP Indigo range as ideal films for this market and give converters assurance of high performance on press.

• Press ready HP Indigo, ElectroInk™ receptive topcoat
• Excellent ElectroInk adhesion and image transfer
• No pre-treatment required
• No print related shelf-life issues
• Clear, high-gloss print surface
• High MD stiffness for increased lamination speeds
• Balanced orientation for superior die-cutting
• Suitable for high-speed dispensing