Applications of Metallized Film

Q. Why are Metallized Films used?
Ans. Metallized Plastic Films are extensively used in flexible packaging where barrier is required. There is an endless list of products where metallized films are used. This includes Snack Food Packets, Cosmetics Sachets, Soap Wrappers, Confectionery Products, Gift-Wrapping, Air Conditioning Ducts etc.

Q. What do you mean by Metallized Films?
Ans. Metalized Films in simple words is a plastic film that has been coated on one side with a very thin layer of metal. The benefits of both metal and plastic films have been incorporated into metallized film, offering consumers much more versatility in application.

Q. What is the purpose of Metallized Films?
Ans. The main purpose of Metallized films is to form a barrier for protection against light, water, moisture, gases etc. Its high gloss coupled with the outer eye-catching packaging enhances the shelf appeal and life of the end product. The metalized films provide excellent machinability during micro slitting resulting in higher productivity.

Q. How is Metallized Paper made?
Ans. Metallized paper is made through the process of transfer metalization. The transfer technology process makes the metallized surface ideally suited for any conventional methods of printing and eliminating problems curling and loss of moisture in paper.