Replacing Foil: Practical Solutions for Today's Packaging Challenges
Metallized PET films from Celplast—FOILMET, FOILMET PLUS and the top-coated DURAMET—deliver the barrier, puncture and flex resistance needed to replace aluminum foil in demanding e-commerce packaging.
The expansion of e-commerce has spurred development of high barrier packaging that maintains its protective qualities and visual appeal throughout supply chain transit. Metallized PET films deliver the barrier strength, puncture resistance, and flexing durability needed for modern retail environments, offering a viable substitute for aluminum foil.
Celplast Metallized Products addresses diverse flexible packaging requirements through several metallized film options with customizable barrier properties.
For demanding applications requiring maximum barrier protection, FOILMET® and FOILMET® PLUS metallized PET films deliver "excellent WVTR and OTR" performance suitable for foil replacement scenarios.
DURAMET®, a top-coated metallized PET film, elevates performance significantly with "WVTR below 0.01 g/100in2/day, and OTR below 0.01 cc/100in2/day." The protective top coating absorbs flexing stress and shields the metallized layer, enabling superior Gelbo flexing performance compared to standard metallized films. Packages using metallized films achieve higher productivity, sealing at faster filling speeds than foil alternatives.
The three product lines suit numerous applications: snacks, pet food, coffee pouches, sachets for dry goods, and liquid packaging. They enable layer reduction and material minimization, supporting corporate sustainability initiatives.
About Celplast
Celplast, a privately held manufacturer of high barrier metallized films, has served the converting industry for over 33 years from Toronto headquarters.