White PETG Shrink Film
What is White PETG Shrink Film?
White PETG shrink film is a modified polyester-based film infused with a milky-white pigment during the extrusion process. Unlike clear films that require heavy white ink backing during printing, this film is inherently opaque, providing excellent light-blocking capabilities and a clean, consistent canvas right from the start.
White PETG shrink film core advantages include:
-Optical and shielding performance
The milky white tone provides a soft shading effect, effectively blocking ultraviolet rays and protecting light sensitive products (such as food and cosmetics) from oxidation and deterioration, while creating a high-end visual texture.
-Mechanical and Environmental Characteristics
Inheriting PETG’s high impact resistance (3-10 times that of modified polyacrylic esters) and excellent flexibility, suitable for complex container packaging; The material is recyclable and meets FDA food contact standards and EU RoHS environmental certification
-Application adaptability
Extending shelf life through light shielding in food packaging, balancing brand display and product protection in the daily chemical industry. Its printing performance supports 360 degree full-color label design, enhancing shelf attractiveness
PETG shrink film is widely used in various packaging applications due to its excellent clarity, high shrinkage rate, and recyclability. It is commonly applied in the food and beverage industry for bottle labeling and packaging, ensuring product safety and visual appeal. Additionally, it serves the electronics, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical sectors, providing protection and branding opportunities. Its eco-friendly properties make it a preferred alternative to traditional PVC films, aligning with global sustainability trends. The material’s versatility and compliance with food-grade standards further enhance its market adoption.
1.It offers highly controllable shrinkage, high transparency, high gloss, low haze, excellent printability, high strength, excellent heat sealing properties, and low natural shrinkage during storage.
2.It is suitable for sleeve labeling, gravure printing, flexographic printing, offset printing, and digital printing; and is compatible with labeling methods using steam, hot air, or infrared shrink tunnels.
3.Variety of products available to meet customer needs: thickness: 0.015-0.06mm, shrinkage: 35%-78%.
Detailed Application & Usage
White PETG shrink film is uniquely suited for industries where product sensitivity meets high aesthetic demands:
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Dairy and Probiotic Beverages: Milk, yogurt drinks, and liquid probiotics are highly sensitive to light degradation. White PETG protects nutrients while giving the bottle a clean, fresh look.
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Cosmetics and Skincare: High-end lotions, vitamins, and chemical creams are safely shielded from external light sources to maintain formula stability.
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Nutritional Supplements & Pharmaceuticals: Opaque barriers are vital for capsule and powder containers, and the material perfectly facilitates mandatory tamper-evident neck bands.
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Colored/Recycled Container Concealment: If a brand uses dark or inconsistently colored recycled plastic bottles, a full-body white PETG sleeve completely masks the underlying container, maintaining brand consistency.
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How to Choose the Right White PETG Shrink Film
To select the ideal film variant for your production line, evaluate the following four criteria:
1. Shrinkage Profile (High vs. Low)
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Choose High Shrink (up to 75%–78% TD): If your bottle features sharp contour variations, hourglass shapes, or complex trigger spray shoulders.
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Choose Low/Medium Shrink (35%–55% TD): For standard straight-walled cylinders, aluminum cans, or gently tapered bottles to prevent over-shrinking and distortion.
2. Film Thickness
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Standard applications typically look for 30 to 50 microns.
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Thinner films (30–40 $\mu\text{m}$) are excellent for cost efficiency on high-speed lines, while thicker films (45–50 $\mu\text{m}$) offer superior puncture resistance and a more rigid feel.
3. Opacity and Shading Requirements
Depending on how light-sensitive your product is, verify the light transmission rate of the film with your supplier to ensure it provides sufficient UV protection for your specific shelf-life goals.
4. Machine Compatibility
Ensure the film works seamlessly with your existing shrink tunnels—whether you utilize steam (highly recommended for uniform PETG shrinkage), hot air, or infrared tunnels.
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Technical Data Sheet：
| Property | Unit | Typical Value | Test Method | |
| Thickness | Micron | 30-50 | ASTM D374 | |
| Tensile Strength | MD | Mpa | ≥45 | ASTM D882 |
| TD | ≥200 | |||
| Elongation At Break | MD | % | ≥400 | ASTM D882 |
| TD | ≥35 | |||
| Heat Shrinkage | 70℃ TD | % | 25 | 10sec/water |
| 80℃ TD | 58 | |||
| 90℃ TD | 70 | |||
| 100℃ TD | 75-78 | |||
————Why Choose Us————
| 01/Our Company
Cartusfilm offers high-quality flexible packaging products at fair prices. We manufacture in Shandong and Anhui, China, as well as in Sri Lanka and other locations.
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03/Customer Service
Service We provide excellent after-sales support, tracking product usage, and gathering positive feedback. Our team responds quickly, usually within 24 hours. |
| 02/ Applications
Our films, includingPETG, PVC, OPS,POF,PEshrink films, are suitable for a variety of uses. They can be used for packaging, shrink labels, medical applications, electrical insulation, wrappingand industrial purposes. |
04/Fast Delivery
We maintain a full stock of products and can deliver quickly. We offer many styles for you to choose from. |
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