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Overview of Oklahoma cannabis regulations for packaging

Overview of

Oklahoma cannabis regulations

for packaging 

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Since 2018 when voters approved medical marijuana in the state, Oklahoma became an attractive hub for running and establishing a cannabis business. Cannabis is illegal for recreational use in Oklahoma, but is legal for medical use with a state-issued license.


It is important to know the laws surrounding cannabis to ensure that the drug is handled in a compliant manner among businesses. Let’s have a look at Oklahoma cannabis packaging & labeling regulation.

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Before we dive in, a quick note for licensees. Labeling and regulator compliance is complex , before you take your bag to print you really should consult with a qualified Oklahoma attorney who specializes in regulatory compliance. It will really save you down the road. Dispensaries must document any non-compliance and the reason they rejected it. So if you get your labeling right there will be a paper trail. [1]

General Labeling Requirements 

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  • Label must contain a warning that states "Women should not use marijuana or medical marijuana products during pregnancy."
  • Packages and labels shall not contain any deceptive, false or misleading statements.
  • No medical marijuana or medical marijuana products shall be intentionally or knowingly packaged or labeled so as to cause a reasonable patient confusion as to whether the medical marijuana or medical marijuana product is a trademarked product.
  • No medical marijuana or medical marijuana products shall be packaged or labeled in a manner that violates any federal trademark law or regulation.
  • Packages and labels shall not make any claims or statements that the medical marijuana or medical marijuana products provide health or physical benefits to the patient.
  • Packages and labels shall not contain the logo of the Oklahoma State Department of Health or the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority.
  • Labels shall be designed and applied in a manner that does not cause patient confusion regarding the package's contents, potency, or other required information.
  • All packaging and labeling must contain current and accurate information on file with the Authority, including, but not limited to, the licensee's legal name, trade name, and license number.[2]

Type Size and Readability

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All packaging is subject to compliance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Pursuant to this act, all medical marijuana dispensaries reserve the right to reject any product that does not comply with state regulations.


  • Make sure all written material is easily readable for consumers.
  • It is recommended to use at least a 6-point font.
  • All labels should be on the outside of the packaging and not on the inside.[3]
  • Packages that are small in nature may use an information panel to display all the necessary information (peel back labels, hangtags, etc.).[4]

Language

ENGLISH

Font

6pt

Child Resistant Requirement

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Labels, packages, and containers shall not be attractive to minors and shall not contain any content that reasonably appears to target children, including toys, cartoon characters, and similar images. Packages should be designed to minimize appeal to children.

  • Packaging must contain a label that reads: "Keep out of reach of children."
  • All medical marijuana and medical marijuana products must be packaged in child-resistant containers at the point of sale or other transfer to a patient, a patient's parent or legal guardian if patient is a minor, or a caregiver.
  • Opaque, so you cannot see the contents without opening the container. 

Guidelines For Labeling

It is important to follow label specific guidelines to ensure that the product will not be rejected or destroyed due to inconsistent requirements. All medical marijuana product labels must include at least the following information:

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  • The Oklahoma Uniform Emblem in the manner and form prescribed by the Department
  • THC potency
  • Terpenoid potency
  • Statement: "This product has been tested for contaminants"
  • Statement: "Women should not use marijuana or medical marijuana products during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects”
  • Statement: "Keep out of reach of children"

Labels for edible medical marijuana products must also meet the requirements set out in OAC 310:681-5-8.1.[5]  


Oklahoma Universal Symbol

Like most states that have legalized Cannabis, Oklahoma requires a "universal" warning symbol.


As of this writing, the recommended size for the printed symbol is .06" x .085", and it should not be smaller than ½ inch x ½ inch. Keep the color red with black text. It must be present on all packages..[6]


The warning symbol combines the red and white icon "! Cannabis Leaf" symbol and required text alerting that the product "contains THC not safe for kids or pets"

Edibles

Edibles get their own batch of packaging rules and regulations. In addition to the requirements of other cannabis products. Edibles also must include:


  • Name of the food product
  • Name and address of the business
  • Batch number, and lot code
  • Non-cannabis Ingredient list
  • Cannabis Ingredient list
  • Net quantity, weight, and THC dosage in milligrams per unit
  • Any food allergen information
  • Federal Nutritional Labeling as required by 21 CFR 101.9
  • An additional ingestion warning
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Oklahoma cannabis products must comply with typical advertising requirements similar to alcohol, and most dietary supplements. Some of these restrictions are no-brainers, such as no deceptive, false or misleading content. But others you might not have considered. Advertising on packaging or otherwise cannot:

 

  • Promote overconsumption of the cannabis product
  • Represent that the cannabis product or its use can cure, prevent or protect from any disease "cannot represent that the use of marijuana has curative or therapeutic effects."
  • Show any children or other under-age person consuming marijuana. 
  • Depict anything that could suggest the presence of children or which is appealing to children. That would include showing toys, cartoons, cartoon characters, or similar images. 
  •  The government regulators will also not allow anything they believe is appealing to persons under eighteen.[8]
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Printed Packaging

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The best way to ensure your packaging is compliant is to hire a competent cannabis attorney in Oklahoma, and once you have your compliance requirements down, come to CarePac to get fully custom, child resistant, and printed packaging. We can print all the symbols, logos and warnings directly on your pouches, to your exact specifications. So you know that every pouch you sell carries the warnings.

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What is an eye mark

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Did you ever look at a product packet and noticed different kinds of information and markings on it and wondered why are they here?

These marks called “eye marks” are present for specific reasons. Though they are not important for the customers in general, they are very important for the manufacturer during the packaging stage.


These markings are sometimes referred to as eye spots.



What is an eye mark?

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While it might be a common practice in the packaging industry to talk about an eye spot, it certainly confuses and raises different questions for someone unknown to the term.

Roll Fed Form fill machines, and other packing machinery need to be able to identify the point when the first label, or pouch starts and ends. If the machine cannot understand these locations, they will not process the package correctly.  Therefore, there is  strong need for a certain marking to guide the label machine to identify the label's start and end for a smooth process.

That is how the black box i.e., the eye mark for the machines to read using a optical reader.

An eye mark is an important part of the pack as it helps tell the machine where it should cut the film on the packaging line. Then, since all the packs come on a continual loop, the reel is put into the packaging machine, allowing separate individual packs, folding them, closing the join, then sealing one end, filling it with the product, and finally sealing the other end.

Because the machinery can be meant to cut upon an offset from the eye mark, the eye mark does not need to be highlighted at the spot where the cut occurs.

An important thing to understand is that this mark does not affect the crimps or seals; it is only used for cutting.

Why is eye mark artwork still used on packaging?

The eye spot on the packet is a part of the custom design. The cutter guide and print specification provide the eye spot's position, size, color, and other important information. Beyond various advancements in the packaging. The companies are still using eye marks.

To answer this question, why are they still being used? Let us now look at the reasons behind this practice to have a clear idea about its importance.

It ensures that the giant roll of printed packaging is properly divided into smaller rolls within variance.

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In addition, it also instructs the bag-forming machine where to make cuts during the bag-forming process. Without an eye mark, the sensor on the machine will not identify the mark and cut the film by the cutter causing uneven packs and unusable batches for the customers.


Finally, if a quality issue occurs, such as a printing problem on the packaging, it is useful to troubleshoot by determining which lane or pitches the defect occurred on. The printer can use this to look up information about their production records.


Although, these are some of the obvious reasons. However, in some cases, if the eye mark is missing in the design, then the company will have to face certain issues during the registration of the label of the product.

Why don't all pouches have eye marks on them?

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Well here is a little secret, almost all pouches DID have a eye mark, but it was trimmed off before the final pouch was made. This is done to make the pouch more esthetically pleasing, and because the eye mark was only needed during the conversion of the pouch.

Have a question? We have the answer

The aim of this article is to shed light on the importance of eye marks so that it is easy for anyone to understand why they may need to be present on your packaging. If you have any further questions, please connect with us. 

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Retort Packaging

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What is Retort Packaging? Everything You Need to Know About Retort Packaging

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The US army promoted the idea of retort pouch packaging in 1950, and research continued until 1960. It was first introduced in Italy by the United States Army Natick R&D Command in coordination with  Reynolds Metals Company, and Continental Flexible Packaging. In 1978, these companies were awarded the Food Technology Industrial Achievement Award for their invention. “A retort pouch is a laminated plastic packaging that is thin, lightweight, and flexible and is used to hold processed meals. It's a aluminum can and glass jar alternative that combines the lifetime of traditional food preservation techniques with the convenience and benefits of a thin, pliable container”.

With over 40 films available, we have a material that will ensure your stand up pouch is of the highest quality. We can also combine materials in a custom order. You can combine a black film with a clear film, or metallized with a glossy finishing. It's your choice! Contact us to learn more about custom printed pouches and stand up pouch projects. Give us a call at 626-559-0377 and request a quotation. We'll be happy to help you.

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Packaging processed food in cans has several advantages. It doesn't need to be refrigerated and has a very long and consistent shelf life. The issue was not with the seal or preservation procedure, but rather with the cost and inconvenience of cans and jars. Cans and glass jars are expensive in terms of both materials and transportation.

In comparison retort pouches are compact and lightweight, making them ideal for packing many products, including many foods. As a result, they provide significant cost reductions in transportation and shipment. These pouches require less storage space before filling because they lay flat while empty, lowering warehousing expenses. Plus, they can be clear so customers can see what's inside. 

Wide-Scale Adoption 

Additionally with the wide scale adoption of flexible packaging by many industries, consumers are accustomed to seeing many food items presented in pouches. Read on to learn more information. 

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  When it comes to sterilizing operations, the lightweight packaging also saves money and improves productivity. Filling the pouch and then subjecting the sealed package to ultra-high heat is the retort sterilization method. The thin packaging transmits heat quickly, allowing sterilization to take place up to 40% faster than with jars and cans. Faster sterilization consumes less energy and, as a result, is less expensive. It also enhances the overall taste of your foods and raises your company's production capability. Our product checks all the boxes! 

Easy-Open Features

Retort pouches are available with a number of features, allowing you to select packaging options that complement your products while also directly meeting the needs of your customers.
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Choose from a variety of retort pouch materials, pouch configuration, including lay-flat and stand up pouches, and combining features such as easy-open, resealable, and spouts allows the retort pouch to be customized to the individual needs of your use. 

Retort pouches also provide additional space for front-facing marketing materials because of their enhanced surface area. Consumers and retailers alike benefit from the use of retort packaging


With over 40 films available, we have a material that will ensure your stand up pouch is of the highest quality. We can also combine materials in a custom order. You can combine a black film with a clear film, or metallized with a glossy finishing. It's your choice! Contact us to learn more about custom printed pouches and stand up pouch projects. Give us a call at 626-559-0377 and request a quotation. We'll be happy to help you.

Easy to use: Easy-open features like tear notches make retort pouches user-friendly, removing the need for can openers or adequate hand power to open jars. They also take up minimal space after they've been used. Gusset packaging allows pouches to stand upright, making it easier for shops to display products. It reduces shelf space while also creating a visually appealing product presentation. On top of that, it can extend your product shelf life. 

It's What's on the Inside

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The key to an effective flexible retort pouch lies in the film lamination structure, the composition of which is integral to success both to ensure the retort sterilization process is successful and to preserve the shelf life of the products. Each custom CarePac retort pouch is made up of four layers, as shown in the image.

  • The exterior layer is a durable polyester material that provides a clean base for printing. 
  • The second layer, also called the barrier layer is a flexible layer of aluminum foil which provides high levels of protection from light, gas and moisture migration.
  • The third layer is an abrasion and strength reinforcing layer of nylon. 
  • The interior sealant layer is a RCPP cast polypropylene with high-heat ratings. 

The materials used in the packaging of retort pouches are FDA approved, and can be sterilized at high temperatures above 210F. 

Retort Pouch Applications / Uses

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In terms of revenue, the retort packaging market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 5% by 2027, due to consumer demand for convenience and better flavor retention . Pouches currently account for 53% of the retort packaging market, with 4.3 million tones expected to be produced in 2027. Market participants are developing packaging films that can be recycled and endure ambient medium- and high-barrier retort applications because of the large incremental and volume opportunity in the retort pouches environment.

Reduced Use of Preservatives

Microwave- Compatible Retort Pouches

By removing preservatives, packaged food products must be sterilized for longer shelf life. All germs are eliminated by wrapping food in a special carrier film (the retort film)  that can endure temperatures of roughly 130 degrees Celsius. When sterilized, retort packaged foods have had all bacteria effectively destroyed. Products in retort packaging have a shelf life of approximately 18 months, according to the TMR research. The advantages of retort packaging over traditional packaging encourage its commercial adoption. With antimicrobial food packaging, germs won't be on the menu! 

While traditional retort film structures incorporate nylon, the advent of high barrier plastic films using EVOH, or PVDC coatings, allow for microwave-compatible flexible containers that do not require refrigeration allow items to tolerate processing and storage conditions while retaining their flavor and texture. Retort packaging is believed to be both cost-efficient and excellent in protecting products from air and moisture.


Depending on the intended use application, retort pouches are widely used in the food and beverage industry as they represent a durable, lightweight, and cost-effective alternative to metal and glass cans for the packaging of processed food products. The food and beverage industry is followed by the healthcare sector.

Retort Pouch Quick Facts

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The pouch's or container's small profile allows for quick heat transfer for both preparation and sterilizing during processing. With energy savings, a 30–40 percent reduction in processing time is achievable.

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Reduced heat exposure improves the taste, color, and flavor of the food, as well as minimizes nutrient losses.

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Immersing the pouch in boiling water or placing the pouch in a microwave oven can mean food can be prepared, heated, and ready to eat in 3–5 minutes.

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Storage space required of the retort pouch or container in a paperboard carton is no greater than that for cans; disposal space is less.

The pouch also allows for the marketing of multipacks, such as an entrée in one pouch and a side dish like rice in another.

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Shelf-life of retort pouch products is equivalent to that of foods in metal cans.

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Refrigeration or freezing is not required by packers, retailers, or consumers.

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Externally, pouches and containers do not corrode, and product–container interaction is minimal due to the non-reactive pouch liner.

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To open the pouch, just tear it across the top at the notch on the side seam, or cut it apart with scissors. 

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The flexible container is safer in that a consumer would not be cut as on a metal can or be faced with broken glass as with glass jars.

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Food processors and co-packers can save storage space because empty retort pouches store in very little space When compared to empty cans, retort pouches take up 85 percent less area and weigh significantly less.

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The retailer benefits from the savings in shelf space as well as the shape, which makes it easier to handle and showcase the product.

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The total amount of energy required for production and distribution of retort pouches over metal cans is less. 

Why do certain industries prefer retort packaging?

Historically, the primary goals of retort packaging for shelf-stable food products have been to extend the time a food product may be stored in a shelf stable state, without refrigeration or other externally applied preservation methods, and to maintain sterility during the distribution process from manufacturing to end-user consumption. However, the uses for retort pouches have become more varied in recent years, and it continues to evolve. Manufacturers are continuously looking for new categories and products to offer to consumers who demand fresher-feeling, hassle-free options. In today's highly competitive food sector. 

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Food and pet food manufacturers are contemplating innovative approaches to custom food packaging in their supply chain to make it more appealing to consumers, as packaging creates a valuable link between manufacturers and consumers. The durability of retort packaging is excellent that help to increase the shelf life of food which is approved by the FDA and various regulatory agencies. Growing consumption of ready-to-eat and packaged food among consumers and rising demand for lightweight and compact packaging materials is the major factor driving the growth of the Retort Packaging Market.

Popular Uses of retort Packaging

In bags made of this type of food packaging materials, you can put almost any type of processed food. They are also frequently used by pet food manufacturers to package wet food and treats. Juice and yogurt drinks benefit from options that can be punctured with a straw. They're good options for ready-to-serve entrees like curries, pasta with sauce, and other pre-cooked dinner items. These containers are also used by manufacturers for soup, rice, and pre-cooked vegetables.

With over 40 films available, we have a material that will ensure your stand up pouch is of the highest quality. We can also combine materials in a custom order. You can combine a black film with a clear film, or metallized with a glossy finishing. It's your choice! Contact us to learn more about custom printed pouches and stand up pouch projects. Give us a call at 626-618-8408 and request a quotation. We'll be happy to help you.

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  • Pet products, including treats and wet food
  • Juice and yogurt drinks
  • Ready to serve dinner entree selections
  • Ready to serve dinner entree selections
  • Soups, rice, sauces, pre-cooked vegetables and more
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Lead Time Menu

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There’s an old saying Quality, Price, or Speed, pick two. CarePac’s innovative lead-time menu gives you control over the price-to-speed ratio, based on the needs of your business. 


You'll find just what you need with CarePac as your guide. No matter what production schedule you select all bags you order from CarePac are made to the same high quality standards. 

 

CarePac’s Innovative manufacturing lead time menu has three options. 

Express

Standard

Economy

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How can CarePac offer lower pricing on slower production lead time schedules? 

Everything we make is totally custom, With longer production schedules, we have more time to optimize our production processes: material utilization, machine time, and labor and we pass those savings on to you. Here are our three production schedule options.

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Express

Is our fastest production lead time schedule, you’re getting priority placement, are front of the line, and each step of the production lead time is pushed forward as quickly as possible. Our fastest express option is Express Digital which is 15 working days.


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Standard

A great balance between price and speed, our standard schedule is comparable to many other custom pouch makers. Unlike some competitors who streamline their production scheduling by limiting customer’s choices on material, bag configuration, and sizing. We provide our customers totally customize the bag, which results in unique product packaging that makes your product stand out on on the shelf and in your customer's hands. 

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Economy

With our economy production schedule we trade speed for the lowest per-unit price we can offer. With plenty of time to plan our material utilization, and factory machine time, we can extend to you the best possible throughput and lead pricing.

Who is each manufacturing lead time best suited for?

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Express

Bag Emergency

Perhaps you didn’t plan ahead, or an unforeseen opportunity (or emergency) arises. With Express you get totally custom pouches as fast as our management team can make them. 


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Standard

Busy Businesses

You’re looking for that sweet spot of price to speed. Small businesses that have to balance unit cost with cash flow. Standard is best for most companies. 
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Economy

 Established brands

These are established SKUs and you are forecasting and planning months in advance for pouch utilization and new product development. 
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How does CarePac stack up against the lead time competition?

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Great! You want to learn more about our order lead time.
As we mentioned several competitors state an amazing order lead time, if you’re willing to sacrifice customization, work with a few sizes, materials, and configurations they offer, and are only wanting digital printing manufacture. 
With CarePac we offer competitive lead times while still offering you complete pouch customization and management. Oh, and let’s not forget the Chinese, they might quote you “20 days” but they don’t tell you about the 3 months your bags sit on the boat, or every (expensive) express shipping fee. With the never-ending supply chain issues in China, your 20 days can become 10 months very fast.
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Why Sustainability Branding & Sustainable Brands are So Important Right Now

Why Sustainability Branding &

Sustainable Brands are

So Important Right Now

Sustainability is a concept that has been tossed around for decades, but recently there has been reinvigorated energy behind sustainable brands that is here to stay. More people now understand the implications that harmful emissions have on the future of life on our planet, and the numbers will only continue to rise. But is the concept of sustainable branding and business practices easier said than done? Thankfully, not anymore. It’s easier than ever to bring sustainable branding to the forefront of your business, and take a plethora of benefits along with it. So what does it take to be branded as a sustainable brand? Learn more. 

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Sustainability branding is so important right now because the environment and future generations depend on us to act now, consumers expect environmentally friendly practices from a sustainable brand today, the process and implementation are accessible, and the benefits are astronomical. The solutions for all brands, but especially packaged goods (CPG) brands, to move towards more sustainable options are here to stay. It’s essential to take advantage of this right now during this pivotal moment in history before it’s too late.

The Earth Needs Sustainability

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Everything you do, make, and consume has a so-called “carbon footprint," or an impact on the environment. From the foods you eat to the energy you use, all of the systems we’ve had in place for generations have not been set up with the Earth’s wellbeing in mind. Yet when something is sustainable, it minimizes this impact through something that can be done again and again without depleting resources or compromising the future.

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Everyone plays a part in emissions that are harmful to the planet, from the individual level up to corporations and governments. But a sustainable brand has an especially powerful responsibility to protect the Earth. Consumers look to brands to get a sense of identity, understand how their founders and employees think and feel, and shape their opinion of the world around them. When brands are pushing the morally right choice of living sustainably, the impact will trickle down and do more good than you may initially realize. This is why sustainable branding is so important. 

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In addition to the far-reaching impact that sustainable branding has, the Earth needs us to act now to prevent natural disasters. As global temperatures continue to rise, the disaster and destruction that will come with rising sea levels and heat waves will be horrible. If you care about the environment you must know that every little bit counts. That’s why your brand should be prepared to make a switch today.

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How Businesses Can Adapt to Sustainability

But isn’t switching entire brand operations to implement more sustainable practices incredibly difficult? Perhaps a few decades ago, but today, shifting to sustainable brands is easier than ever.


Sustainability is a full-circle concept, meaning all of your actions, practices, materials, and habits come into play. In a high-level way, all sustainable clothing brands do differently is reduce or eliminate their harmful emissions and waste, use better materials, and operate in a more efficient and Earth-friendly way. But what does that actually mean?

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To think about how brands can become sustainable, we have to take a look at their consumption and the way you operate. Do you make deliveries in gas-powered vehicles? Perhaps switching to an electric fleet can reduce your greenhouse gas emissions. Do you have excess product that you’ve historically thrown out? Try donating or repurposing this “waste” into a new creation that benefits your brand and those around you. Are your materials full of plastics that will end up in a landfill? Try switching to recyclable, biodegradable, or compostable alternatives. Other options to look into include switching to a remote or hybrid workplace to reduce building and commute emissions, getting electricity from renewable sources such as wind and solar, and offsetting the emissions you do produce by buying carbon credits or planting trees.


What you want to avoid is greenwashing, a marketing tactic that portrays an image or logos of a sustainable fashion brands or environmental sustainability, without actually being one. Become green first, and implement green marketing second, not the other way around.

The Future Landscape of Eco-Friendliness

Perhaps you’ve seen a futuristic sci-fi movie where everyone flies around in silent, emission-less cars, cities are filled with nature, and the air is pure and clear. Is that a future that we’re heading towards?

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Perhaps not, but the business landscape is transitioning to include more eco-friendly packaging and products. More and more restaurants are replacing styrofoam and plastic to-go containers with recyclable and reusable boxes. This helps the environment by reducing waste, pollution, and littering. Circular-economy business models are gaining popularity, where the materials used are recycled and returned to companies, before going back to the customer, and so on in a circular motion that can continue forever (in other words, it’s sustainable). And consumer packaged goods brands are using better materials to package their coffee, cannabis, granola, and more. Through materials innovation, biodegradable and compostable packaging is already able to handle many of the same environments and freshness ratings as plastic alternatives and is only going to get better and better.

As the convergence of brand awareness and material quality meets, the future landscape for sustainability and especially packaging will be largely different than today. No longer will each package be opened, used, and thrown into the trash to sit in a landfill forever. Instead, these packages will be reused, converted into the soil, and recycled.

Consumers are Noticing: Sustainable Brands are On The Rise

It isn’t only brands that are aware of the benefits sustainability brings, but customer awareness is at an all-time high. In fact, 81% of millennials expect companies to publicly support and commit to social responsibility, with the environment being one of the top concerns. This is only anticipated to keep growing.

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Consumers are also using their dollars to support brands that focus on sustainability from the ground up. Looking at some of the top global brands today, we can see the impact sustainable products and sustainable luxury brands have on business success. Allbirds, a clothing brand focused on comfort and performance, uses materials such as wool and tree fiber to minimize their footprint. Who Gives A Crap makes toilet paper from renewable bamboo and recycled paper. Imperfect Foods delivers “ugly” produce that would otherwise go unsold right to your door. Even the enormous and well-known yogurt brand Chobani uses 100% renewable energy and packaging that is recyclable, compostable, or made from recycled materials.

All of these brands and many more are not just thriving despite their sustainable development goals and choices, they’re thriving because of them.

Five principles of sustainable branding

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Consumer-oriented

View your marketing strategy from the consumers point of view

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Prove Value

Prove the value of sustainability exceeds the price

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Illustrate Innovation

Show why your product is different from others

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Sense-of-mission

Clearly define your brand mission, oriented to our social context

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Social awareness

Make social concerns (wages, work environment, wellbeing) part of your value proposition

How To Implement Sustainability Into Your Brand (Pros and Cons)

If a brand is founded on environment-first principles, it may be easy to be sustainable. But what about an already established brand looking to make a change?

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There are many areas you can look at to make better choices with your brand's sustainability, but one of the best is your materials and packaging for consumers. Plastic seems like a good option for your business because it’s cheap, readily accessible, and does a great job of keeping things clean and fresh. Yet plastic materials, from bags to straws to water bottles, can take anywhere from 20 to 500+ years to decompose. That means the piece of plastic you just threw out can still be sitting in a landfill in the year 2522. That’s not fair to the Earth, to the land, or to future generations that will have to live amongst all of this trash.

Biodegradable and compostable alternatives fix this huge flaw.

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Biodegradable

 Biodegradable packaging breaks down and decomposes into the ground naturally. These special types of plastics don’t have a predetermined timeframe to return to the Earth, but they will do so naturally without additional treatment required. 


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Compostable

Compostable options are even better for consumers, breaking down into natural elements within a specific timeframe. This process takes only a matter of months, much less than the hundreds of years needed for their alternatives. If you can package your products in compostable packaging, you are not only doing better for the world and helping your brand, but you are also helping all of your consumers make better choices too.



When you brand is looking into making this important switch, it’s important to note that the strength and price of these sustainable materials can’t yet match their counterparts. They are also more prone to humidity and oxygen. However, as more people and more brands make their dedication to sustainability clear, the quality of these materials will continue to get better and better.

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You belong on the list of green companies leading this charge forward to a more sustainable future. Together, we can get you there. Through CarePac’s biodegradable and compostable packaging options, you can take the first step today towards paving a future that we can all be proud of without compromising the quality of your products and services. 


Your business success, your consumers happiness, and the health of the Earth are directly intertwined. So let’s do everything we can to improve both today!

How to create brand sustainability

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Training

Your entire brand team needs to know your sustainability plan

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Transparency

Share where you are, and where your brand wants to go

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Reduce Waste

At your own workplace, your suppliers, and factories

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Circularity

Make waste and pollution not be part of the product’s inherent design

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Impact

Use Low Environmental Impact Materials Like CareCompost Films!

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Data Sheets

CareSilver-PVNP (PET/VMPET/NYLON/PE)

CareSilver-PVNP

(PET/VMPET/NYLON/PE)

PET/VMPET/NYLON/PE is a lamination film or bag that comes with a four-layer lamination structure consisting of PET, Vapor Metalized Polyethylene Terephthalate, NYLON, and PE. It is our line of Vapor Metalized polyethylene Terephthalate (VMPET) or Mylar films combined with NYLON to offset any form of packaging difficulties. 

The versatile nature of our packaging films and our position as a supplier makes it a unique choice for both industrial or FDA applications as it is free of toxins such as TSE, Sulfur, Phthalates, and BPA. It is specifically designed to maintain the fresh texture of FDA Food Items like dried goods, snacks & chips, pet food (cats, birds, and all kinds of dog breeds), and its low thermal permeability rate, as well as the UV resistance, makes it an ideal choice as a pouch for bird seeds, fertilizers, detergents and many more products.

Barrier Properties

PET/VMPET/PE + NYLON is a great four-layer structure. The synthesized nylon in this material helps with both moisture barrier and strength. Its reinforcement effect on the material is a good choice for powders, granulated items, or heavy bag uses. A great substitute for plastic bags; reach out to us, a premium supplier, today. 

Note: The performance of any film will be influenced by a number of factors and testing must always be performed to ensure the film meets the use.

Relative Performance Indications

Oxygen Barrier

Moisture Barrier

Light Barrier

STrength

Heat Resistance

Freezer Storage

Customer Profile

PET/VMPET/NY/PE was a good candidate for this use. 
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Heavy granular and powdered products such as fertilizer and protein powders can benefit from the use of this lamination structure. Dried powdered milk products, and freeze dried foods are great uses for this film. 



Film Specifications for CareSilver-PVNP

Our lamination film is finely coated with vaporized Aluminum film (AL) to provide an opaque base material for printing while enhancing the barrier properties of the base polymer film.

Here are some of the common indicated properties for this film

Property
Sample Data

Available Thicknesses

4mil - 8mil

Sample Data Thickness

4mil

MVTR 

<0.25 JIS Z 0208

OTR 

<0.5 JIS Z 1707

Side Seal Strength

>6.0

Elongation at Break

>50 AST D 882

Bond Strength

PET/VMPET >400g/15mm VMPET/NY/PE >600g/15mm

Compressive Strength

> 785 JIS Z 0238

Heat Seal Range F 

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The enhancement of PET/NYlON/PE with Vapor Metallized of VMPET or Mylar provides an higher resistance layer on the film with the same thickness while keeping it flexible for the packaging of your products such as snacks & chips, cookies & candies. Mylar lamination enhances its barrier property against moisture and oxygen while maintaining the freshness of your packaged product, hence, making it the best pouch, and flexible barrier bag option.


VMPET film also provides an opaque surface that improves contrast, color fidelity, and printing quality which invariably attract customers to your product. Your colors will be more vibrant and not have a washed out look that printing on clear base materials can have. Meaning you don't have to worry about choosing one color and receiving a package in a lighter or darker tone. It gives you the best printing quality as a result of the metalized layer material.

Environmental Impact of CareSilver-PVNP

This material is a multi-layer laminated plastic and will typically fall into the check-locally, or store drop off category. The product is not compostable. Request more info today. 

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At Home Compost

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  Industrial Compost

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    Recyclability 

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Compliance Information of our Packaging Film Roll

Compliance is always an important topic. All our films including our CareSilver-PVNP PET/VMPET/NY/PE film meets or exceeds applicable compliance and regulatory standards. 
 
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Kosher

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BPA FREE

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FDA Food Approved

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EU Food Approved

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PROP 65

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RoHS / R.E.A.C.H

Common Uses of Packaging Film PET

As a food supplier, here are some common uses of this film. 

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Dairy Products
Baby Food, Yogurt, Shredded Cheese & Butter 
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Forming and Non-Forming
Meat, Cheese, Sausages, Seafoods etc.
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Hot & Fill
Juice, Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Liquid Spices
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Frozen Foods
Vegetables, Seafoods, Meat, Block Cheese
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Agricultural
Plant Seeds and Plant Fertilizer
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Spout Liquid Pouches

Baby Food, Gels, Refills
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Vacuum Packaging
Meat, Cheese, Seafood, Dry Fruits
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Spices & Flour
Spices, Flour, Salt, Sugar, Rice, Papad, Baking Mix
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Dog & Cat Food
Dog & Cat Food, Bird Seed, Livestock Feed
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Chemicals
Agro Chemicals, Detergent, Industrial Chemicals, Cement
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Oils & Pickles
Cooking Oil, Pickles, Lubricant Industrial Oils
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Powder Product
Protein Drinks, Milk Powder, Supplementary Powder
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Personal Care
Incense Sticks, Cosmetics, Wet Wipes

Components of Plastic Roll Film

VMPET and PET

VMPET  is the Vapor Metalized form of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) or Polyester the gives VMPET/PET/NYLON/PE its unique characteristic as a packaging option. Polyester (PET) is a high-performance, crystal clear thermoplastic made from DMT (Dimethyl Terephthalate) and EG (Ethylene Glycol).  VMPET and PET is the ideal material for laminated packaging film or bags for quality printing and lamination as well as a good choice for high-performance plastic films. The two layers provide a glossy surface feature on the lamination layer and thereby providing a water-resistant surface that prevents penetration of water. 

Nylon (Polyamides)

Nylon or Polyamides (PA) is a major high-performance engineering thermoplastics class because of its good balance of properties.

Nylon or PA is used because it is a substitute for low–strength metals in applications like automobile engines, and because of its high strength (relative to other plastics), high-temperature resilience, and high chemical compatibility.

POLYETHYLENE (PE)

Polyethylene or PE is a lightweight thermoplastic with a varying crystalline structure while exhibiting excellent durability properties. It is used for domestic and industrial applications ranging for pouches films, tubes, plastic parts, laminates, and so on, in numerous packaging options including Beverages, Meat, snacks &chips Fresh Products, Baked Goods, Frozen Foods dried food, etc.

Other Features

  • The mix of the four components; vapor metalized polyethylene terephthalate, PET, NYLON, and PE  results in packaging material with good temperature resistance properties, high tensile strength, chemical stability, low gas permeability, and UV light protection. 

  • Our lamination film/bags goal is to preserve and protect your product while ensuring a long shelf life, even at an unbelievable cost as compared to other laminated film/bags options. 

  • The Vapor Metalized PET (VMPET) adds a glossy surface feature on the lamination layer and thereby providing a water-resistant surface that prevents penetration of water.

  • Minimum Electrostatic Charge: charges that may be formed on the surface of the metal sheet are reflected. Hence, reduces the thermal effect and electrostatic charges development on the surface of the film. To create true ESD shielding requires specific configurations be combined with the material.

Related Materials

CareClear-PNP

CareClear-PNP (PET/NYLON/PE)

A high clarity  plastic roll film with increased strength through incorporating Nylon into the lamination structure. 

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CareSilver-PVP 

When Nylon reinforcement is not required, CareSilver-PVP can provide a similar level of barrier and opaquaness. 

Foil

CareFoil PANP 

For the ultimate level of barrier, CareFoil-PANP consists of a lamination that includes true aluminum foil into it's structure. Providing the ultimate in barrier for most consumer products and food items. 

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Data Sheets

CareClear-XP (KPET/PE)

PET is by far an excellent packaging material due to its high oxygen barrier, durability, and heat resistance. It’s also known for being a great laminating substrate. Many products need enhanced barriers as their packaging materials, which can be achieved with lamination and/or coating. PET coated with PVCD (Polyvinylidene chloride) results in a laminate called KPET or saran coated PET, which offers higher moisture and gas protection.

Barrier Properties

KPET/PE is used when you are seeking to combine enhanced barriers with a transparent appearance. Packaging that allows the consumer to see inside the bag is very attractive, especially for food products. Beautifully designed pouches draw the customer, but having a clear view of the delicious item you are buying is even more appealing.

Note: The performance of any film will be influenced by a number of factors and testing must always be performed to ensure the film meets the use.

Relative Performance Indications

Oxygen Barrier

Moisture Barrier

Light Barrier

STrength

Heat Resistance

Freezer Storage

Customer Profile

KPET/PE was a good packaging solution for this customer. 

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Granola producers face stiff competition. In this application the customer wanted to extend the shelf life by increasing the OTR barrier of the pouch. In this instance they also wanted the product to be visible to the consumer. CareClear-XP was a good choice for this use. 



Film Material Specifications

High barrier, chemical stability, protection against vapor and oxygen are features that make the KPET/PE film an excellent packaging solution for food, pharmaceutical, and medical items. Vitamins can lose their benefits due to moisture and oxidation. Food can go stale. In other words, sensitive products that need to endure an extensive shelf life with their properties unharmed go well with this packaging film.

Here are some of the common indicated properties for this KPET/PE film

Property
Sample Data

Available Thicknesses

2mil - 8mil

Sample Data Thickness

4 mil

MVTR

0.2 Mocon

OTR

0.4 1434-66

Tensile Strength

>42 TD,  >42 MD ASTM D 882

Elongation at Break

>55 MD, >50 TD ASTM D 882

Heat Seal Strength

>6 Kg/15mm

Bond Strength 

>500 KPET/PE in g/15mm

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH

80-600 JIS Z  0238

Does PVDC improve OTR or MVTR more?

One of the main goals of packaging is to increase the shelf life while keeping the product fresh. Oxygen and vapor are villains in this case that must be left outside.


Depending on the type of product you are packaging and how sensitive it is to oxidation and moisture, you need to be aware of two key parameters: OTR and MVTR.


Oxygen transfer rate (OTR) is the amount of oxygen that passes through the film in 24 hours, while MVTR stands for moisture vapor transfer rate. For both rates, a lower number indicates higher barriers.

Foil presents the best OTR and MVTR barrier with near zero transmission rates. Its downsides are cost and susceptibility to pinholes.


When comparing OTRs, Metalized Polyester (METPET) offer better protection against oxidation than KPET.  On the other hand, when we look at MVTRs, METPET has the highest barrier (1.2) than KPET (7.55), EVOH (100), and Nylon (260) in a single layer thickness of approximate 14 microns.


Although METPET presents the best rates, it’s important to remember that this is a metalized material. Its opaque appearance prevents the product from being visible through the package. So if you seek a clear material to show the look of your product to your customers while having excellent barrier properties, KPET is the one to go.

Environmental Impact of Our Bags

This material is a multi-layer laminated plastic and will typically fall into the check-locally, or store drop off category. The product is 

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    Recyclability 

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Compliance Information For Our Custom Bags

With years of experience in the packaging market, we know how to deliver superior quality and exceptional customer service whether you’re a startup business working on your first custom bags or if you’re an established business looking for a reliable supplier.

 
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Kosher

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BPA FREE

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FDA Food Approved

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EU Food Approved

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PROP 65

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RoHS / R.E.A.C.H

Common Uses - Stand Up to Flat Bags

What are the applications for the KPET/PE film? This material is used for packaging tea, pasta, cakes, snacks, oily and fried foods, meat, dairy, spices, iodized salt, medicine, and chemical products.


KPET/PE is a flexible material that can be manipulated into any type of pouch you desire, from stand up to flat bags.

It’s a fully printable film, and it works great with both types of printing we provide:


  • Digital printing – great for low quantity production runs or where there are many sku variations. 
  • Plate printing - Offers the lowest cost per unit, making it an excellent choice for wholesale.

It allows you to add many features and seals as hang hole, tear notch, zippers, spouts.

This material is also a base film for soft touching if you want to add that velvety touch and luxurious matte finish to your packaging that will impress your customer’s senses.

If you need any help with your packaging design, you can contact our design specialists, and they will understand your product and brand’s needs and find the best solution for you.

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Snacks & Chips
Chips, Wafers, Nuts, Popcorn, Seeds, Trail Mix
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Cannabis
Cannabis, extracts, edibles, marijuana
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Frozen Foods
Frozen Vegetables, and frozen meals. 
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Cookies & Candy
Biscuits, Cookies, Chocolate Bars, Candy, Chewing Gum
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Frozen Foods
Vegetables, Seafoods, Meat, Block Cheese
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Agricultural
Plant Seeds and Plant Fertilizer
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Spices & Flour
Spices, Flour, Salt, Sugar, Rice, Papad, Baking Mix
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Dog & Cat Food
Dog & Cat Food, Bird Seed, Livestock Feed
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Chemicals
Agro Chemicals, Detergent, Industrial Chemicals, Cement
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Powder Product
Protein Drinks, Milk Powder, Supplementary Powder
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Personal Care
Incense Sticks, Cosmetics, Wet Wipes

Are KPET/PE Bags For You?

For products that :
-require a high barrier;
-are susceptible to oxidation and moisture;
-need odor protection;
-have chemical compounds;
-and goes well with a clear transparent packaging look;
This is definitely the material for you. 

Component Details

KPET/PE is a two-layered transparent material with an enhanced barrier provided by the PVDC coating on the PET layer.

How does PVDC coating improve the gas and moisture barrier? 

PVDC is produced by polymerizing vinylidene chloride, resulting in clear and flexible plastic with outstanding oxygen and moisture barrier compared to metalized films.
It also has high chemical resistance and inertness, preventing odor formation and interaction with the product inside the packaging.
Since it’s a more expensive component, it’s often mixed with less costly materials to combine its benefits with more feasible costs.

Related Materials

PET

CareClear-PNR PET/Nylon/RCPP

This material is best when used with a high heat liquid such as spout pouches or high heat retort and microwave meals .

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CareClear-PP PET/PE

Economical general use where a mid-range quality barrier is needed. 

PET Nylon PE CareClear-XP (KPET/PE)

CareClear-PNP PET/NYLON/PE

Enhanced strength and MVTR barrier. 

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CareClear PP CareClear-PP (PET/PE)
Data Sheets

CareClear-PP (PET/PE)

CareClear-PP (PET/PE)

CareClear-PP (PET/PE is a economical general use clear polyester based barrier material. The combination of Polyethylene Terephthalate and PE in the form of LLDPE provides strength and clarity in a heat sealable printable film. All while providing a economical price point. 

Barrier Properties

The barrier properties of PET/PE are suitable form many applications and fall squarely in the mid-range of barrier films. CareClear-PP can provide sufficient barrier to keep many products fresh for the full shelf life expectancy. 

Some applications not suitable for PET/PE would involve the requirement for light barrier, as PET/PE is a clear film, that even when printed will not prevent light exposure. 

Note: The performance of any film will be influenced by a number of factors and testing must always be performed to ensure the film meets the use.

Relative Performance Indications

Oxygen Barrier

Moisture Barrier

Light Barrier

STrength

Heat Resistance

Freezer Storage

Customer Profile

PET/PE was a good candidate for this use. 
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The customer required a bag which could be printed with logos and graphics, but allowed the product inside to be seen by the consumer. The high clarity of PET/PE allowed the viewing window to built into the art. 



Film Specifications

Transparent lamination of PET and LLDPE for use in a wide variety of packaging applications. 

Here are some of the common indicated properties for this PET/PE film

Property
Sample Data

Available Thicknesses

3mil - 7mil

Sample Data Thickness

3.0 Mil +- 5μ

MVTR

.34 gms/100sq.in./24 hrs

OTR 

7.36 cc/100sq.in./24 hrs

Tensile Strength

19 (MD) ASTM D-882, 22 (TD) ASTM D-882

Tear

48 (MD) ASTM D-882, 48 (TD) ASTM-D992

Heat Seal Strength

>6 SIDE kg/15mm

Bond Strength

>400 g/15mm

Thrust Strength

>84 FED-STD-101-2065

Environmental Impact

This material is a multi-layer laminated plastic and will typically fall into the check-locally, or store drop off category. The product is 

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At Home Compost

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Compliance Information

CareClear-PP is processed from raw resin which according to our film resine suppliers conforms to all applicable compliance standards indicated. 
 
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Kosher

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BPA FREE

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FDA Food Approved

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EU Food Approved

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PROP 65

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RoHS / R.E.A.C.H

Common Uses

Here are some common uses of this film. 

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Snacks & Chips
Chips, Wafers, Nuts, Popcorn, Seeds, Trail Mix
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Cannabis
Cannabis, extracts, edibles, marijuana
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Easy Pill Pouches
Yogurt and dairy
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Cookies & Candy
Biscuits, Cookies, Chocolate Bars, Candy, Chewing Gum
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Frozen Foods
Vegetables, Seafoods, Meat, Block Cheese
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Agricultural
Plant Seeds and Plant Fertilizer
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Frozen Foods
Microwave Meals, Curries, Gravies, Sweet Corns
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Spices & Flour
Spices, Flour, Salt, Sugar, Rice, Papad, Baking Mix
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Dog & Cat Food
Dog & Cat Food, Bird Seed, Livestock Feed
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Chemicals
Agro Chemicals, Detergent, Industrial Chemicals, Cement
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Powder Product
Protein Drinks, Milk Powder, Supplementary Powder
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Laser Scoring
Various applications from dried products. 
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Industrial
Nuts, Bolts, Tools, Plumbing fixtures

Related Materials

PET

CareClear-PC PET/CPP

CareClear-PC provides some enhancement to heat potential with the use of Cast PP but also yields a very clear bag when used in thin film thicknesses.

Nylon

CareClear-PNP PET/NYLON/PE

CareClear-PNP is a enhanced version of CareClear-PP which includes the addition of Nylon to increase certain barrier characteristics and strength for liquid and powder applications. 

CareClear XP CareClear-PP (PET/PE)

CareClear-XP KPET/PE

PVDC coated PET provided extra barrier for applications which need enhanced WVTR and OTR, with the greatest increase being for the OTR barrier. 

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