PVC shrink movie is out of favour, there’s not doubt about it. Actually within the US it’s slowly being phased out, and by all accounts it won’t be lengthy earlier than that occurs within the UK. Actually I just lately meet an organization who’ve been banned from utilizing it by a significant UK retail model – a significant DIY retailer.

So why is PVC so dangerous? Properly its pretty easy PVC incorporates Vinyl Chloride which is a really dangerous substance. Actually if you warmth PVC shrink movie it as a rule provides off a horrible scent. Most individuals who’ve labored with the movie loads will let you know that it’s not a pleasant product to make use of. It could possibly additionally give off a lightweight smoke throughout sealing.

Are there any alternate options – Polyolefin shrink movie is a superb different to Transparent PVC film. Generally produced as both a 3 or 5 layer movie there isn’t any PVC used throughout manufacture. Typically the outer layers of the movie are PP (Polypropylene) and the interior layers LDPE (Low-density polyethylene). Each of those components are seen as a lot friendlier than PVC and don’t emit odours throughout sealing.

POF, actually as a 5 layer movie, additionally has the added benefit of being gentle weight – providing much more environmental advantages.

So why does anybody nonetheless use PVC movie – the reply might be schooling and understanding of the alternate options obtainable. POF movie will not be at all times supplied instead and suppliers are comfortable to maintain supplying what they at all times have.

David Williams is Advertising and marketing Supervisor at Eurofilms Extrusion Ltd a producer of palletwrap and shrinkfilm. Eurofilms has been producing prime quality packaging merchandise within the UK for over 15 years. David has accountability for all the advertising and marketing operation throughout the enterprise, and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Advertising and marketing.