Confectionery

Application Challenges 

Confectionery is manufactured in many shapes and sizes. The challenge is in selecting the right packaging film for the application.

A film that provides a tight twist on individual candies without causing static during wrapping is essential for high speed machines

• A glossy transparent film for box overwrap that is able to protect its contents while enhancing consumer appeal
• A flexible film that can be used as a monoweb for bags or laminated to other materials for strength
• A compostable metallised film providing the ultimate barrier and premium feel

NatureFlex™ films are suitable for easy to open sweet bags, pouches, individually wrapped sugar candies or to protectively overwrap chocolates.

 

Why Use NatureFlex™ Films for Confectionery? 

• Excellent natural dead-fold
• Excellent barrier to water vapour, gases and aroma
• Excellent barrier to mineral oils
• Controlled slip and naturally anti-static for enhanced machinability
• A range of moisture barriers to suit product requirements
• High level of stability and durability
• Superior gloss and clarity
• Print friendly
• Wide range of sparkling colours for on-shelf differentiation
• Strong seals
• Sustainable, Renewable and Compostable
• Can be laminated to other ‘bio’ materials to improve technical functionality
   

 

TEN FACTS ABOUT TWISTWRAP NATUREFLEX™
FEATURE	BENEFIT
Twistability	NatureFlex™ is a filmic material with inherent natural “dead fold” properties
Anti-static	No static build-up during film tracking, twisting or product conveying
Consistency of yield	Controlled consistency of film thickness means exact weight-per-pack measurements
Controlled slip	The surface characteristics of NatureFlex™ are tightly controlled to give high speed running with tight twist
Cutability	NatureFlex’s low resistance to cutting means reduced knife wear
Elastomeric properties	Excellent stretch characteristics mean all shapes easily twist-wrapped including discs
Mechanical stability	Will tolerate rapid line acceleration and deceleration without splitting
Dimensional stability	Gives excellent print register
Compostable	NatureFlex™ composts in under 8 weeks and may be disposed of in home or industrial compost facilities, as well as Anaerobic digesters
Controlled permeability	Specialist coatings give differing degrees of moisture permeability